[ltp] Fan-problem-solution-proposal

[Michael Gaber]

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bruce zuo wrote:
> I just compiled and installed ibm_acpi 0.11, but I did not get the
> "fan" in the /proc/acpi/ibm/ directory, others work fine. Is there
> anyone has the same problem? My laptop is T41 2373.

as posted earlier on this list:
load the ibm-acpi module with the experimental=1 option

#modprobe ibm-acpi experimental=1

> 
> Thanks.
> 
> --Bruce
> 
> Message: 11
> From: Bob Hutchinson <hutchlists@midwales.com>
> To: linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
> Subject: Re: [ltp] Fan-problem-solution-proposal
> Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 20:27:07 +0100
> Reply-To: linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
> 
> On Thursday 05 May 2005 21:29, Florian Dorpmueller wrote:
> 
>>For those who like to do something with their fan, I have writen a little
>>script. You can use it as deamon or start it as local user (therefore you
>>need to change the rights of /proc/acpi/ibm/fan).
>>
>>On my R51 this script reduces the fan usage remarkable. Under normal
>>circumstances (20 degrees centigrade) I notice about 8 minutes fanless
>>working and afterwards around 10 minutes cooling.
>>
>>Try and enjoy,
>>Flori

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