Check CPU temperature and underclock it from the panel?

[wangsacl]

How to check the CPU temperature and underclock it from the panel? I remember doing something like this before, before clean installing Ubuntu 8.10, but after googling, I think I forget how to do it...

[w4ett]

Install the package lm-sensors via Synaptic or using apt-get. This will report the temps and fan speeds. After installing you will need to run the following command:

sudo sensors-detect

and follow the instructions.

To modify the CPU speed, add the applet to your panel:

[wangsacl]

OK, thanks!

[wisd0m]

Install the package lm-sensors via Synaptic or using apt-get. This will report the temps and fan speeds. After installing you will need to run the following command:

sudo sensors-detect

and follow the instructions.

To modify the CPU speed, add the applet to your panel:

I did that, how to I see the temps and fan speed? Its not on the CPU speed applet. (8.10 64 bit gnome)

[w4ett]

I did that, how to I see the temps and fan speed? Its not on the CPU speed applet. (8.10 64 bit gnome)

wisd0m...it's generally better to start a new thread to get an answer (especially when the trhead is marked "solved")...but here ya go:

in the terminal type:

sensors

you will see an output like this: