X-Git-Url: https://git.sur5r.net/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=README;h=8fcb54332fd2cc13922f0a954274d891ac508082;hb=76d7b50c4a8c31f58cc42629105ea922addc4c32;hp=4c7aa7da0c75dba523e9459832359b437e871cd7;hpb=f813d73cc041a5bb85a43af1e43d91d0f7800846;p=groeck-nct6775 diff --git a/README b/README index 4c7aa7d..8fcb543 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ Note This driver supercedes the NCT6775F and NCT6776F support in the W83627EHF driver. It supports NCT6106D, NCT6775F, NCT6776F, NCT6779D, and NCT6791D. -The driver should be in shape for upstream integration, and has been submitted -to the lm-sensors mailing list for that purpose. Testing and review feedback -will be required for the driver to be actually integrated. If you use the latest -version of this driver, and/or if you can provide review feedback, please let -the author know. +The driver is also available in the upstream kernel. This version is maintained +for backward compatibility with older kernels. I am trying to keep it buildable +for older kernels, but may miss a problem once in a while. If you have a problem +compiling this driver with any kernel version 2.6.16 or later, please let me +know. Kernel driver NCT6775 ======================= @@ -201,3 +201,19 @@ temperatures, and in some cases the reported temperature declines if the actual temperature increases (similar to the raw PECI temperature value - see PECI specification for details). CPUTIN should therefore be be ignored on ASUS boards. The CPU temperature on ASUS boards is reported from PECI 0. + +Also, there have been reports that not all fan speeds are reported on at least +some ASUS boards. P9X79 WS is one example, where fan speed is only reported +for two of the fans on the board. + +Note that ASUS does not support Linux on desktop boards (this appears to be +official ASUS policy) and does not release board specifications, so there is +nothing we can do to improve support for such boards unless we get board +specifications or a detailed description on how to control the fans on the +affected boards. + +Known Problems +-------------- + +After a suspend/resume cycle, all fan control settings are restored to the BIOS +defaults.