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    something wrong with temperature readings

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kevinf, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. kevinf

    kevinf Notebook Evangelist

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    i have a hp dv4t and for some reason whenever i startup a temperature monitoring software, the temps for the cpu does not change from it's initial value. so if i start the program and it says 30 degrees, it just stays there and doesn't change. i am not sure how this problem started. i don't think the temperature sensor could be bad since it still registers a temperature. what could tbe the problem?
     
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    It could be the program you're using. Another idea is that maybe the sensor isn't contacting the CPU. Have you tried stressing your CPU? That should raise the temperature; however, it is weird for the temperature to not move at all.
     
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    yeah i have tried different programs and they all stay at the same value. i have played a few games which should raise the temp of the cpu by a biit and it still didn't move. i mean it does show a temperature but it just doesn't update anymore after that.
     
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    anyone else have ideas?
     
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    I'm getting this same issue on my DV7T after a recent bios upgrade.
     
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    yeah i just recently upgraded my bios and i think that's what's causing this problem too. is there anyway to revert back to an older version?
     
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    check the folder for the softpaq with the upgrade, a backup should be in there. But this raises the question, why did HP disable temp checking in their new bios files?
     
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    yeah before upgrading i had the oldest bios that came with the first dv4t (f.04). i upgrade to f.22 and the problem started so now i am just using f.14. it's weird that HP disable the ability for the software to update temperature.
     
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