BIOS information such as CPU temp and CPU Fan speed etc

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I am trying to find how to access the BIOS information such as the CPU temperature, CPU Fan speed etc. This inforamtion is available in the BIOS but how can I access it using code, - so that I can use it in an application.

Posted 19-Mar-10 18:13pm

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Richard MacCutchan · Answer 1 · 2010-03-20T01:12:00

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I think you probably need to use the WMI functions.

Posted 20-Mar-10 1:12am

Richard MacCutchan

Updated 20-Mar-10 1:14am

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carbuncle01 · Answer 2 · 2010-04-18T21:08:00

Solution 2

Hi,
I have the same question with you !
WMI Struction is right, but it doesn't fit all os.
I think using driver to access smbus or acpi?
:)

Posted 18-Apr-10 21:08pm

carbuncle01