linux-kernel - [PATCH 2/2] I8K: Adds i8k driver to the x86

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Date:	Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:26:13 +0000
From:	Bradley Smith <bradjsmith@...nternet.com>
To:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, dz@...ian.org
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] I8K: Adds i8k driver to the x86_64 Kconfig

From: Bradley Smith <bradjsmith@...nternet.com>

Adds i8k driver to the x86_64 Kconfig.

Signed-off-by: Bradley Smith <bradjsmith@...nternet.com>

---

Only applies on kernels >= 2.6.24.
Depends on "[PATCH 1/2] I8K: Allow i8k driver to be built on x86_64 systems"

--- linux-2.6/arch/x86/Kconfig.x86_64.orig	2007-10-28 14:04:13.000000000 +0000
+++ linux-2.6/arch/x86/Kconfig.x86_64	2007-10-28 13:59:06.000000000 +0000
@@ -224,6 +224,26 @@ config X86_GOOD_APIC
 	bool
 	default y
 
+config I8K
+	tristate "Dell laptop support"
+	---help---
+	  This adds a driver to safely access the System Management Mode
+	  of the CPU on the Dell Inspiron 8000. The System Management Mode
+	  is used to read cpu temperature and cooling fan status and to
+	  control the fans on the I8K portables.
+
+	  This driver has been tested only on the Inspiron 8000 but it may
+	  also work with other Dell laptops. You can force loading on other
+	  models by passing the parameter `force=1' to the module. Use at
+	  your own risk.
+
+	  For information on utilities to make use of this driver see the
+	  I8K Linux utilities web site at:
+	  <http://people.debian.org/~dz/i8k/>
+
+	  Say Y if you intend to run this kernel on a Dell Inspiron 8000.
+	  Say N otherwise.
+
 config MICROCODE
 	tristate "/dev/cpu/microcode - Intel CPU microcode support"
 	select FW_LOADER
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