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diff --git a/system/thermal_daemon/README b/system/thermal_daemon/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000..89e3ef6c6b825 --- /dev/null +++ b/system/thermal_daemon/README @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +The Linux Thermal Daemon program from 01.org + +Thermald deals with thermal issues for intel processor families codenamed +intel sandy-bridge and above. +Its is a Linux daemon used to prevent the overheating of systems. +This daemon monitors temperature and applies compensation using available +cooling methods. + +Uses intel p-state driver. + +Prerequisites: + +Kernel + Need kernel with "Intel P State driver", to use Intel P state driver to + cool the system. + Intel Power clamp driver: To use Idle injection to cool the system. + CONFIG_X86_MSR, so that x86 MSR can be read/write from user space to + control P-States. + |