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[http://www.lm-sensors.org/ lm_sensors] (Linux-monitoring sensors), a free open source software-tool for Linux, provides tools and drivers for monitoring temperatures, voltage, and fans.
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This document tells you how to install, setup, and use '''lm_sensors''' so that you can monitor CPU and/or motherboard temperature and fan speeds.
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[http://www.lm-sensors.org/ lm_sensors] (Linux monitoring sensors) is a free and open-source application that provides tools and drivers for monitoring temperatures, voltage, and fans. This document explains how to install, configure, and use lm_sensors so that you can monitor CPU temperatures, motherboard temperatures, and fan speeds.
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
=== Installation ===
 
=== Installation ===
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Install the {{Package Official|lm_sensors}} package from [extra]:
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Install the {{Pkg|lm_sensors}} package from the [[Official Repositories|official repositories]].
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# pacman -S lm_sensors
 
  
 
=== Setting up lm_sensors ===
 
=== Setting up lm_sensors ===
 
Use '''sensors-detect''' to detect and generate a list of kernel modules:
 
Use '''sensors-detect''' to detect and generate a list of kernel modules:
 
  # sensors-detect
 
  # sensors-detect
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This will create the {{Filename|/etc/conf.d/lm_sensors}} configuration file which is used by the {{Codeline|sensors}} daemon to automatically load kernel modules on boot.  You will be asked if you want to probe for various hardware. The "safe" answers are the defaults so just hitting enter to all the questions will generally not cause any problems.  
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This will create the {{ic|/etc/conf.d/lm_sensors}} configuration file which is used by the {{ic|sensors}} daemon to automatically load kernel modules on boot.  You will be asked if you want to probe for various hardware. The "safe" answers are the defaults, so just hitting {{Keypress|Enter}} to all the questions will generally not cause any problems.  
  
 
When the detection is finished, you will be presented with a summary of the probes. Here is an example summary from my system:
 
When the detection is finished, you will be presented with a summary of the probes. Here is an example summary from my system:
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<pre>
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{{hc|# sensors-detect|<nowiki>
 
Now follows a summary of the probes I have just done.
 
Now follows a summary of the probes I have just done.
 
Just press ENTER to continue:
 
Just press ENTER to continue:
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Driver `coretemp':
 
Driver `coretemp':
 
   * Chip `Intel Core family thermal sensor' (confidence: 9)
 
   * Chip `Intel Core family thermal sensor' (confidence: 9)
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</pre>
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</nowiki>}}
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If you plan on using the daemon, be sure to answer '''YES''' when asked if you want to to generate {{filename|/etc/conf.d/lm_sensors}}.
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If you plan on using the daemon, be sure to answer '''YES''' when asked if you want to to generate {{ic|/etc/conf.d/lm_sensors}}.
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To automatically load the kernel modules at boot time:
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systemctl enable lm_sensors.service
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Alternatively, instead of using the daemon, you can add the modules to the {{ic|MODULES}} array in {{ic|/etc/modules-load.d/lm_sensors.conf}}:
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coretemp
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it87
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acpi-cpufreq
  
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To automatically load the kernel modules at boot time, add '''sensors''' to the '''DAEMONS''' array in {{Filename|/etc/rc.conf}}
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=== Automatic lm_sensors deployment ===
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DAEMONS=(syslog-ng crond ... sensors ...)
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If you wish to deploy lm-sensors on multiple diferent linux machines issue is that sensors-detect ask you quite a few questions. There are few tricks that you can use to automate replies.
  
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Alternatively, instead of using the daemon, you can add the modules to the '''MODULES''' array in {{Filename|/etc/rc.conf}}:
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First one is if you wish to accept defaults which sensors-detect suggest you need just to press [ENTER] all the time. To automate this use this one liner:
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  MODULES=(coretemp it87 acpi-cpufreq)
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# yes "" | sensors-detect
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If you wish to override defaults and answer YES to all questions then use this oneliner:
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# yes | sensors-detect
  
 
=== Testing your lm_sensors ===
 
=== Testing your lm_sensors ===
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To test your setup, load the kernel modules manually or by using the sensors init script.  You do '''NOT''' have to do both.
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To test your setup, load the kernel modules manually or by using the {{ic|/etc/rc.d/sensors}} init script.  You do '''NOT''' have to do both.
 
Example manually adding them
 
Example manually adding them
 
  # modprobe it87
 
  # modprobe it87
 
  # modprobe coretemp
 
  # modprobe coretemp
 
Example using the script
 
Example using the script
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  # /etc/rc.d/sensors start
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  # systemctl start lm_sensors
  
 
You should see something like this when you run sensors
 
You should see something like this when you run sensors
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<pre>$ sensors
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{{hc|$ sensors|<nowiki>
 
coretemp-isa-0000
 
coretemp-isa-0000
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
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acpitz-virtual-0
 
acpitz-virtual-0
 
Adapter: Virtual device
 
Adapter: Virtual device
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temp1:      +18.0°C  (crit = +64.0°C)</pre>
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temp1:      +18.0°C  (crit = +64.0°C)
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</nowiki>}}
  
 
=== Reading SPD values from memory modules (optional) ===
 
=== Reading SPD values from memory modules (optional) ===
  
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To read the SPD timing values from your memory modules, install {{Package AUR|i2c-tools}} from [[AUR]]. Once you have i2c-tools installed you will need to load the eeprom kernel module.
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To read the SPD timing values from your memory modules, install {{pkg|i2c-tools}} from the [[Official Repositories|official repositories]]. Once you have i2c-tools installed, you will need to load the {{ic|eeprom}} [[Kernel_modules|kernel module]].
 
  # modprobe eeprom
 
  # modprobe eeprom
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Finally you can view your memory information with
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Finally, you can view your memory information with {{ic|decode-dimms}}.
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$ decode-dimms
 
  
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Here is a partial output from my machine:
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Here is partial output from one machine:
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<pre>
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{{hc|$ decode-dimms|<nowiki>
 
# decode-dimms version 5733 (2009-06-09 13:13:41 +0200)
 
# decode-dimms version 5733 (2009-06-09 13:13:41 +0200)
  
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...
 
...
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</pre>
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</nowiki>}}
  
 
== Using sensor data ==
 
== Using sensor data ==
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=== Graphical Frontends ===
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=== Graphical Front-ends ===
 
There are a variety of front-ends for sensors data.
 
There are a variety of front-ends for sensors data.
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*{{Package Official|ksensors}} - ksensors is nice lm_sensors frontend for KDE
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*{{Pkg|xsensors}} - X11 interface to lm_sensors
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*{{Package Official|xsensors}} - X11 interface to lm_sensors
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*{{Pkg|xfce4-sensors-plugin}} - A lm_sensors plugin for the [[Xfce]] panel
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*{{Package Official|xfce4-sensors-plugin}} - A lm_sensors plugin for the Xfce panel
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*[[conky]] - Conky is an advanced, highly configurable system monitor for X based on torsmo
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*''[[conky]]'' - Conky is an advanced, highly configurable system monitor for X based on torsmo
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*{{Pkg|kdeutils-superkaramba}} - Superkaramba is a tool which gives posibility to create different widgets for KDE desktop. Check the [http://www.kde-look.org/index.php?xcontentmode=38 karamba section on kde-look.org] for examples of making karamba front-ends for sensors data.
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*{{Package Official|kdeutils-superkaramba}} - Superkaramba is a tool which gives posibility to create different widgets for KDE desktop. Check the [http://www.kde-look.org/index.php?xcontentmode=38 karamba section on kde-look.org] for examples of making karamba front-ends for sensors data.
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*{{pkg|sensors-applet}} - applet for the [[GNOME]] Panel to display readings from hardware sensors, including CPU temperature, fan speeds and voltage readings.
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From the [[AUR]]:
 
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*{{Package AUR|sensors-applet-git}} - an applet for the GNOME Panel to display readings from hardware sensors, including CPU temperature, fan speeds and voltage readings.
 
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*{{Package AUR|hardware-monitor}} - a GNOME Panel applet that displays some sensors readings as well as other hardware monitoring.
 
  
 
=== sensord ===
 
=== sensord ===
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There is an optional daemon called sensord (included with the lm_sensors package) which can log your data to a round robin database (rrd) and later visualize graphically.  See the sensord man page for details.
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There is an optional daemon called sensord (included with the {{Pkg|lm_sensors}} package) which can log your data to a round robin database (rrd) and later visualize graphically.  See the sensord man page for details.
  
 
==Troubleshooting==
 
==Troubleshooting==
 
=== Renumbering Cores for Multi-CPU Systems ===
 
=== Renumbering Cores for Multi-CPU Systems ===
 
In rare cases, the actual numbering of physical cores on multi-processor motherboards can be incorrect.  Consider the following HP Z600 workstation with dual Xeons:
 
In rare cases, the actual numbering of physical cores on multi-processor motherboards can be incorrect.  Consider the following HP Z600 workstation with dual Xeons:
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<pre>$ sensors
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{{hc|$ sensors|<nowiki>
 
coretemp-isa-0000
 
coretemp-isa-0000
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
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temp2:        +37.0°C
 
temp2:        +37.0°C
 
temp3:        +23.0°C
 
temp3:        +23.0°C
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temp4:      -128.0°C</pre>
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temp4:      -128.0°C
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</nowiki>}}
  
 
Note the cores are numbered 0, 1, 9, 10 which is repeated into the second CPU.  Most users want the core temperatures to report out in sequential order, i.e. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7.  Fixing the order is accomplished in two steps.
 
Note the cores are numbered 0, 1, 9, 10 which is repeated into the second CPU.  Most users want the core temperatures to report out in sequential order, i.e. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7.  Fixing the order is accomplished in two steps.
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====Step 1. ID what each chip is reporting ====
 
====Step 1. ID what each chip is reporting ====
  
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Run sensors with the -u switch to see what options are available for each physical chip:
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Run {{ic|sensors}} with the {{ic|-u}} switch to see what options are available for each physical chip:
  
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{{hc|$ sensors -u coretemp-isa-0000|<nowiki>
 
coretemp-isa-0000
 
coretemp-isa-0000
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
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   temp12_max: 85.000
 
   temp12_max: 85.000
 
   temp12_crit: 95.000
 
   temp12_crit: 95.000
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$ sensors -u coretemp-isa-0004
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{{hc|$ sensors -u coretemp-isa-0004|<nowiki>
 
coretemp-isa-0004
 
coretemp-isa-0004
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
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   temp12_input: 59.000
 
   temp12_input: 59.000
 
   temp12_max: 85.000
 
   temp12_max: 85.000
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   temp12_crit: 95.000</pre>
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   temp12_crit: 95.000
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</nowiki>}}
  
 
==== Step 2. Redefine the cores ====
 
==== Step 2. Redefine the cores ====
  
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Create {{Filename|/etc/sensors.d/cores.conf}} wherein the new definitions are defined based on the output of step 1:
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Create {{ic|/etc/sensors.d/cores.conf}} wherein the new definitions are defined based on the output of step 1:
  
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{{File|/etc/sensors.d/cores.conf|<nowiki>
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{{hc|/etc/sensors.d/cores.conf|<nowiki>
 
chip "coretemp-isa-0000"
 
chip "coretemp-isa-0000"
  
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     label temp11 "Core 6"
 
     label temp11 "Core 6"
 
     label temp12 "Core 7"</nowiki>}}
 
     label temp12 "Core 7"</nowiki>}}
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Problem solved.  Output after completing these steps:
 
Problem solved.  Output after completing these steps:
  
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<pre>$ sensors
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{{hc|$ sensors|<nowiki>
 
coretemp-isa-0000
 
coretemp-isa-0000
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
 
Adapter: ISA adapter
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temp3:        +23.0°C   
 
temp3:        +23.0°C   
 
temp4:      -128.0°C   
 
temp4:      -128.0°C   
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</nowiki>}}
  
 
=== Sensors not working since Linux 2.6.31 ===
 
=== Sensors not working since Linux 2.6.31 ===
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A change in version 2.6.31 has made some sensors stop working.  See [http://www.lm-sensors.org/wiki/FAQ/Chapter3#Mysensorshavestoppedworkinginkernel2.6.31 this FAQ entry] for a detailed explanation and for some example errors.  To fix sensors, add the following to your kernel boot line (e.g. in your [[GRUB]]/[[GRUB2]] configuration file) and reboot your machine:
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A change in version 2.6.31 has made some sensors stop working.  See [http://www.lm-sensors.org/wiki/FAQ/Chapter3#Mysensorshavestoppedworkinginkernel2.6.31 this FAQ entry] for a detailed explanation and for some example errors.  To fix sensors, add the following [[kernel parameters]]:
 
  acpi_enforce_resources=lax
 
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{{Warning|In some situations, this may be dangerous. Consult the FAQ for details.}}
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{{Warning|In some situations, this may be dangerous. Consult the FAQ for details.}}
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Note that in most cases the information is still accessible via other modules (e.g. via ACPI modules) for the hardware in question.  Many utilities and monitors (e.g. {{Filename|/usr/bin/sensors}}) can gather information from either source.  Where possible, this is the preferred solution.
 
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===Asus P8P67, Intel dh67cf motherboard===
 
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{{out of date}}
 
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Issue: on Asus P8P67 and Intel DH67CF motherboard lm-sensors cannot detect fans. This related with lm-sensors yet not support NCT6776F chip.
 
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* Upgrade kernel26 to 2.6.39. The module w83627ehf includes support for the Nuvoton NCT6776F in the stock kernel despite what http://www.lm-sensors.org/wiki/Devices says as of 2011-05-20.
 
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* compile standalone driver.
 
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{{file|name=/etc/sensors.d/sensors.conf|content=
 
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And execute:
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Note that in most cases the information is still accessible via other modules (e.g. via ACPI modules) for the hardware in question. Many utilities and monitors (e.g. {{ic|/usr/bin/sensors}}) can gather information from either source.  Where possible, this is the preferred solution.
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  sensors -s
 
  
 
===K10Temp Module===
 
===K10Temp Module===
  
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Some K10 processors have issues with their temperature sensor.  From the kernel documentation ({{Filename|linux-&lt;version&gt;/Documentation/hwmon/k10temp}}):
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Some K10 processors have issues with their temperature sensor.  From the kernel documentation ({{ic|linux-&lt;version&gt;/Documentation/hwmon/k10temp}}):
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:''All these processors have a sensor, but on those for Socket F or AM2+, the sensor may return inconsistent values (erratum 319).  The driver will refuse to load on these revisions unless you specify the "force=1" module parameter.''
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:''All these processors have a sensor, but on those for Socket F or AM2+, the sensor may return inconsistent values (erratum 319).  The driver will refuse to load on these revisions unless you specify the {{ic|1=force=1}} module parameter.''
  
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:''Due to technical reasons, the driver can detect only the mainboard's socket type, not the processor's actual capabilities.  Therefore, if you are using an AM3 processor on an AM2+ mainboard, you can safely use the "force=1" parameter.''
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:''Due to technical reasons, the driver can detect only the mainboard's socket type, not the processor's actual capabilities.  Therefore, if you are using an AM3 processor on an AM2+ mainboard, you can safely use the {{ic|1=force=1}} parameter.''
  
 
On affected machines the module will report "unreliable CPU thermal sensor; monitoring disabled". If you still want to use the module you can:
 
On affected machines the module will report "unreliable CPU thermal sensor; monitoring disabled". If you still want to use the module you can:
 
  # rmmod k10temp
 
  # rmmod k10temp
 
  # modprobe k10temp force=1
 
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Confirm with [[Lm_sensors#Testing your lm_sensors]] that the sensor is in fact valid and reliable. If it is, you can edit {{ic|/etc/modprobe.d/k10temp.conf}} and add:
 
  options k10temp force=1
 
  options k10temp force=1
 
This will allow the module to load at boot.
 
This will allow the module to load at boot.
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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*[[hddtemp]] - Software to read temps of HDDs.
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*[[hddtemp]] - Software to read temperatures of hard drives.
 
*[[monitorix]] - Monitorix is a free, open source, lightweight system monitoring tool designed to monitor as many services and system resources as possible.
 
*[[monitorix]] - Monitorix is a free, open source, lightweight system monitoring tool designed to monitor as many services and system resources as possible.

Revision as of 16:33, 26 April 2013

zh-CN:Lm sensors lm_sensors (Linux monitoring sensors) is a free and open-source application that provides tools and drivers for monitoring temperatures, voltage, and fans. This document explains how to install, configure, and use lm_sensors so that you can monitor CPU temperatures, motherboard temperatures, and fan speeds.

Usage

Installation

Install the lm_sensors package from the official repositories.

Setting up lm_sensors

Use sensors-detect to detect and generate a list of kernel modules: 

# sensors-detect

This will create the /etc/conf.d/lm_sensors configuration file which is used by the sensors daemon to automatically load kernel modules on boot. You will be asked if you want to probe for various hardware. The "safe" answers are the defaults, so just hitting Template:Keypress to all the questions will generally not cause any problems.

When the detection is finished, you will be presented with a summary of the probes. Here is an example summary from my system: 

# sensors-detect
Now follows a summary of the probes I have just done.
Just press ENTER to continue:
Driver `it87':
  * ISA bus, address 0x290
     Chip `ITE IT8718F Super IO Sensors' (confidence: 9)
Driver `coretemp':
  * Chip `Intel Core family thermal sensor' (confidence: 9)

If you plan on using the daemon, be sure to answer YES when asked if you want to to generate /etc/conf.d/lm_sensors.

To automatically load the kernel modules at boot time: 

systemctl enable lm_sensors.service

Alternatively, instead of using the daemon, you can add the modules to the MODULES array in /etc/modules-load.d/lm_sensors.conf: 

coretemp
it87
acpi-cpufreq

Automatic lm_sensors deployment

If you wish to deploy lm-sensors on multiple diferent linux machines issue is that sensors-detect ask you quite a few questions. There are few tricks that you can use to automate replies.

First one is if you wish to accept defaults which sensors-detect suggest you need just to press [ENTER] all the time. To automate this use this one liner: 

# yes "" | sensors-detect

If you wish to override defaults and answer YES to all questions then use this oneliner: 

# yes | sensors-detect

Testing your lm_sensors

To test your setup, load the kernel modules manually or by using the /etc/rc.d/sensors init script. You do NOT have to do both. Example manually adding them 

# modprobe it87
# modprobe coretemp

Example using the script 

# systemctl start lm_sensors

You should see something like this when you run sensors 

$ sensors
coretemp-isa-0000
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 0:      +30.0°C  (high = +76.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)  

coretemp-isa-0001
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 1:      +30.0°C  (high = +76.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)  

coretemp-isa-0002
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 2:      +32.0°C  (high = +76.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)  

coretemp-isa-0003
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 3:      +30.0°C  (high = +76.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)  

it8718-isa-0290
Adapter: ISA adapter
in0:         +1.17 V  (min =  +0.00 V, max =  +4.08 V)   
in1:         +1.31 V  (min =  +1.28 V, max =  +1.68 V)   
in2:         +3.28 V  (min =  +2.78 V, max =  +3.78 V)   
in3:         +2.88 V  (min =  +2.67 V, max =  +3.26 V)   
in4:         +2.98 V  (min =  +2.50 V, max =  +3.49 V)   
in5:         +1.34 V  (min =  +0.58 V, max =  +1.34 V)   ALARM
in6:         +2.02 V  (min =  +1.04 V, max =  +1.36 V)   ALARM
in7:         +2.83 V  (min =  +2.67 V, max =  +3.26 V)   
Vbat:        +3.28 V
fan1:       1500 RPM  (min = 3245 RPM)  ALARM
fan2:          0 RPM  (min = 3245 RPM)  ALARM
fan3:          0 RPM  (min = 3245 RPM)  ALARM
temp1:       +18.0°C  (low  = +127.0°C, high = +64.0°C)  sensor = thermal diode
temp2:       +32.0°C  (low  = +127.0°C, high = +64.0°C)  sensor = thermistor
temp3:       +38.0°C  (low  = +127.0°C, high = +64.0°C)  sensor = thermistor
cpu0_vid:   +2.050 V

acpitz-virtual-0
Adapter: Virtual device
temp1:       +18.0°C  (crit = +64.0°C)

Reading SPD values from memory modules (optional)

To read the SPD timing values from your memory modules, install i2c-tools from the official repositories. Once you have i2c-tools installed, you will need to load the eeprom kernel module. 

# modprobe eeprom

Finally, you can view your memory information with decode-dimms.

Here is partial output from one machine: 

$ decode-dimms
# decode-dimms version 5733 (2009-06-09 13:13:41 +0200)

Memory Serial Presence Detect Decoder
By Philip Edelbrock, Christian Zuckschwerdt, Burkart Lingner,
Jean Delvare, Trent Piepho and others


Decoding EEPROM: /sys/bus/i2c/drivers/eeprom/0-0050
Guessing DIMM is in                             bank 1

---=== SPD EEPROM Information ===---
EEPROM CRC of bytes 0-116                       OK (0x583F)
# of bytes written to SDRAM EEPROM              176
Total number of bytes in EEPROM                 512
Fundamental Memory type                         DDR3 SDRAM
Module Type                                     UDIMM

---=== Memory Characteristics ===---
Fine time base                                  2.500 ps
Medium time base                                0.125 ns
Maximum module speed                            1066MHz (PC3-8533)
Size                                            2048 MB
Banks x Rows x Columns x Bits                   8 x 14 x 10 x 64
Ranks                                           2
SDRAM Device Width                              8 bits
tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS                               7-7-7-33
Supported CAS Latencies (tCL)                   8T, 7T, 6T, 5T

---=== Timing Parameters ===---
Minimum Write Recovery time (tWR)               15.000 ns
Minimum Row Active to Row Active Delay (tRRD)   7.500 ns
Minimum Active to Auto-Refresh Delay (tRC)      49.500 ns
Minimum Recovery Delay (tRFC)                   110.000 ns
Minimum Write to Read CMD Delay (tWTR)          7.500 ns
Minimum Read to Pre-charge CMD Delay (tRTP)     7.500 ns
Minimum Four Activate Window Delay (tFAW)       30.000 ns

---=== Optional Features ===---
Operable voltages                               1.5V
RZQ/6 supported?                                Yes
RZQ/7 supported?                                Yes
DLL-Off Mode supported?                         No
Operating temperature range                     0-85C
Refresh Rate in extended temp range             1X
Auto Self-Refresh?                              Yes
On-Die Thermal Sensor readout?                  No
Partial Array Self-Refresh?                     No
Thermal Sensor Accuracy                         Not implemented
SDRAM Device Type                               Standard Monolithic

---=== Physical Characteristics ===---
Module Height (mm)                              15
Module Thickness (mm)                           1 front, 1 back
Module Width (mm)                               133.5
Module Reference Card                           B

---=== Manufacturer Data ===---
Module Manufacturer                             Invalid
Manufacturing Location Code                     0x02
Part Number                                     OCZ3G1600LV2G     

...

Using sensor data

Graphical Front-ends

There are a variety of front-ends for sensors data.

  • xsensors - X11 interface to lm_sensors
  • xfce4-sensors-plugin - A lm_sensors plugin for the Xfce panel
  • conky - Conky is an advanced, highly configurable system monitor for X based on torsmo
  • kdeutils-superkaramba - Superkaramba is a tool which gives posibility to create different widgets for KDE desktop. Check the karamba section on kde-look.org for examples of making karamba front-ends for sensors data.
  • sensors-applet - applet for the GNOME Panel to display readings from hardware sensors, including CPU temperature, fan speeds and voltage readings.

sensord

There is an optional daemon called sensord (included with the lm_sensors package) which can log your data to a round robin database (rrd) and later visualize graphically. See the sensord man page for details.

Troubleshooting

Renumbering Cores for Multi-CPU Systems

In rare cases, the actual numbering of physical cores on multi-processor motherboards can be incorrect. Consider the following HP Z600 workstation with dual Xeons: 

$ sensors
coretemp-isa-0000
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 0:       +65.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core 1:       +65.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core 9:       +66.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core 10:      +66.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)

coretemp-isa-0004
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 0:       +54.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core 1:       +56.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core 9:       +60.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core 10:      +61.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)

smsc47b397-isa-0480
Adapter: ISA adapter
fan1:        1730 RPM
fan2:        1746 RPM
fan3:        1224 RPM
fan4:        2825 RPM
temp1:        +46.0°C
temp2:        +37.0°C
temp3:        +23.0°C
temp4:       -128.0°C

Note the cores are numbered 0, 1, 9, 10 which is repeated into the second CPU. Most users want the core temperatures to report out in sequential order, i.e. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7. Fixing the order is accomplished in two steps.

Step 1. ID what each chip is reporting

Run sensors with the -u switch to see what options are available for each physical chip: 

$ sensors -u coretemp-isa-0000
coretemp-isa-0000
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 0:
  temp2_input: 61.000
  temp2_max: 85.000
  temp2_crit: 95.000
  temp2_crit_alarm: 0.000
Core 1:
  temp3_input: 61.000
  temp3_max: 85.000
  temp3_crit: 95.000
  temp3_crit_alarm: 0.000
Core 9:
  temp11_input: 62.000
  temp11_max: 85.000
  temp11_crit: 95.000
Core 10:
  temp12_input: 63.000
  temp12_max: 85.000
  temp12_crit: 95.000

$ sensors -u coretemp-isa-0004
coretemp-isa-0004
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core 0:
  temp2_input: 53.000
  temp2_max: 85.000
  temp2_crit: 95.000
  temp2_crit_alarm: 0.000
Core 1:
  temp3_input: 54.000
  temp3_max: 85.000
  temp3_crit: 95.000
  temp3_crit_alarm: 0.000
Core 9:
  temp11_input: 59.000
  temp11_max: 85.000
  temp11_crit: 95.000
Core 10:
  temp12_input: 59.000
  temp12_max: 85.000
  temp12_crit: 95.000

Step 2. Redefine the cores

Create /etc/sensors.d/cores.conf wherein the new definitions are defined based on the output of step 1: 

/etc/sensors.d/cores.conf
chip "coretemp-isa-0000"

    label temp2 "Core 0"
    label temp3 "Core 1"
    label temp11 "Core 2"
    label temp12 "Core 3"

chip "coretemp-isa-0004"

    label temp2 "Core 4"
    label temp3 "Core 5"
    label temp11 "Core 6"
    label temp12 "Core 7"

Problem solved. Output after completing these steps: 

$ sensors
coretemp-isa-0000
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core0:        +64.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core1:        +63.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core2:        +65.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core3:        +66.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)

coretemp-isa-0004
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core4:        +53.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core5:        +54.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core6:        +59.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)
Core7:        +60.0°C  (high = +85.0°C, crit = +95.0°C)

smsc47b397-isa-0480
Adapter: ISA adapter
fan1:        1734 RPM
fan2:        1726 RPM
fan3:        1222 RPM
fan4:        2827 RPM
temp1:        +45.0°C  
temp2:        +37.0°C  
temp3:        +23.0°C  
temp4:       -128.0°C

Sensors not working since Linux 2.6.31

A change in version 2.6.31 has made some sensors stop working. See this FAQ entry for a detailed explanation and for some example errors. To fix sensors, add the following kernel parameters: 

acpi_enforce_resources=lax
Warning: In some situations, this may be dangerous. Consult the FAQ for details.

Note that in most cases the information is still accessible via other modules (e.g. via ACPI modules) for the hardware in question. Many utilities and monitors (e.g. /usr/bin/sensors) can gather information from either source. Where possible, this is the preferred solution.

K10Temp Module

Some K10 processors have issues with their temperature sensor. From the kernel documentation (linux-<version>/Documentation/hwmon/k10temp):

All these processors have a sensor, but on those for Socket F or AM2+, the sensor may return inconsistent values (erratum 319). The driver will refuse to load on these revisions unless you specify the force=1 module parameter.
Due to technical reasons, the driver can detect only the mainboard's socket type, not the processor's actual capabilities. Therefore, if you are using an AM3 processor on an AM2+ mainboard, you can safely use the force=1 parameter.

On affected machines the module will report "unreliable CPU thermal sensor; monitoring disabled". If you still want to use the module you can: 

# rmmod k10temp
# modprobe k10temp force=1

Confirm with Lm_sensors#Testing your lm_sensors that the sensor is in fact valid and reliable. If it is, you can edit /etc/modprobe.d/k10temp.conf and add: 

options k10temp force=1

This will allow the module to load at boot.

See also

  • hddtemp - Software to read temperatures of hard drives.
  • monitorix - Monitorix is a free, open source, lightweight system monitoring tool designed to monitor as many services and system resources as possible.
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