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@@ -106,6 +106,32 @@ https://amanusk.github.io/s-tui/ for such programs. +TROUBLESHOOTING +--------------- + +lm-sensors is blamed for all kinds of problems on a regular basis. +While it is always possible that lm-sensors does in fact have a problem, +almost everytime the problem will be elsewhere. The most likely culprit +for a problem is one of the kernel drivers prividing data to lm-sensors +or, rather, the sensors command (and libsensors). If you encounter problems, +the following tests are recommended. + +- Check enabled sensors with the 'sensors' command. Observe and, if there + are errors, write down your test steps and report. +- If any problems are observed while running the 'sensors' command, disable + (unload) kernel drivers one after another. After unloading a driver, run + the 'sensors' command again and observe if the error is gone. If it is, + you found the problematic driver. Record your tests and report to the driver + maintainer. +- If problems are observed while using libsensors from another application, + the same procedure applies (though it is recommended to perform the test + with the sensors command first). Again, after identifying the offending + driver, record and report your results to the driver maintainer. +- If this does not help, try to run ptrace on the sensors command and/or + the application using libsensors. If you find any anormalies, record + your results and report. + + OTHER INFORMATION ----------------- |