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Linux 7.4 Adds Sensor Monitoring for More ASUS and MSI Motherboards

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According to a report from Phoronix, the Linux 7.4 kernel brings hardware sensor monitoring to a wider range of MSI and ASUS motherboards, alongside several other additions to the list of systems that Linux can monitor.

What the Linux 7.4 kernel adds

The latest kernel expands sensor monitoring support for certain MSI and ASUS motherboards, according to the report. The changes are part of a broader set of additions meant to widen the range of systems whose hardware sensors can be read under Linux.

Open questions

  • Which specific MSI and ASUS motherboard models gain support in Linux 7.4?
  • Which other additions does the kernel release include for sensor monitoring?

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