Z77 PCH Diode shows 43 °C always!

[790]

(Asus Maximus V Gene) Z77 PCH Diode shows 43°C always... any process, any loading, any environment temp. - no change, 43°C ... I think, it`s impossible

 

(AIDA 2.85.2406, Win7-64 SP1)

[kpo6969]

http://forums.aida64.com/topic/1128-pch-diode-what-temperature-it-is-normal/#entry6601
 

 

I have an Asrock Z77 Extreme4 and my PCH Diode has never changed once from 43C. That doesn't seem correct. Not even one degree up or down.

 

'kpo6969', on 04 Jan 2013 - 04:14, said:

I have an Asrock Z77 Extreme4 and my PCH Diode has never changed once from 43C. That doesn't seem correct. Not even one degree up or down.

 

Still same issue with Win 7 and Win 8

I always run the latest beta.

[790]

We found Intel 7 Series Chipset PCH Datasheet

The PCH incorporates one on-die Digital thermal sensor (DTS) for thermal
management. The thermal sensor can provide PCH temperature information to an EC
or SIO device that can be used to determine how to control the fans. The normal
readable temperature range of the PCH thermal sensor is from 53 °C to 134 °C. Some
parts can read down to 43 °C but this is part to part dependent.

Is it true?

[Fiery]

We found Intel 7 Series Chipset PCH Datasheet

Is it true?

 

It looks quite true

[790]

If it`s true, we should have a checkbox to disable this useless measure

[Fiery]

It's not useless at all.  You just have to keep in mind that "43C" means "under 44C"