From 79b3f359ccbf5fecf05b627772f81c72c2cea733 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Mark D. Studebaker" Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 01:24:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] updates git-svn-id: http://lm-sensors.org/svn/lm-sensors/trunk@1356 7894878c-1315-0410-8ee3-d5d059ff63e0 --- doc/FAQ | 16 +++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/FAQ b/doc/FAQ index 089e6a51..65704019 100644 --- a/doc/FAQ +++ b/doc/FAQ @@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ CONTENTS 4.27 Sensors says 'ERROR: Can't get xxxxx data!' 4.28 Sensors doesn't find any sensors, just eeproms 4.29 Inserting modules hangs my board +4.30 Inserting modules slows down my board 5. How to Ask for Help 5.1 What to do if a module won't insert? @@ -952,6 +953,10 @@ Run devfs in the kernel to get the /dev/i2c/x files. 2) Check the manufacturer's website. 3) Check the Motherboard Monitor website (see useful_addresses.html) for a good cross-reference. + When you know what chips you have, check the Newest Driver Status + web page to see if support has been added for your chip in + a later release or in CVS: + http://www2.lm-sensors.nu/~lm78/newdrivers.html 4.25 Sensors says 'Error: Line xxx: zzzzzzz' @@ -1021,6 +1026,15 @@ Run devfs in the kernel to get the /dev/i2c/x files. for the Tyan 2688). +4.30 Inserting modules slows down my board + + Generally this is caused by an overtemperature alarm output from +the sensor chip. This triggers hardware on the board which +automatically slows down the CPU clock. Be sure that your +temperature limits are above the temperature reading. Put +the new limits in /etc/sensors.conf and run 'sensors -s'. + + 5 How to ask for help --------------------- @@ -1225,7 +1239,7 @@ can not be sure. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Rev 2.7 (MDS) Minor updates 20020413 +Rev 2.7 (MDS) Minor updates 20020425 Rev 2.6 (MDS) Minor updates 20020115, released with lm_sensors 2.6.3 Rev 2.5 (MDS) Minor updates 20011111, released with lm_sensors 2.6.2 Rev 2.4 (MDS) Minor updates 20010722