This option enables legacy /proc/i8k userspace interface in hwmon
dell-smm-hwmon driver. Character file /proc/i8k reports bios version,
temperature and allows controlling fan speeds of Dell laptops via
System Management Mode. For old Dell laptops (like Dell Inspiron 8000)
it reports also power and hotkey status. For fan speed control is
needed userspace package i8kutils.
Say Y if you intend to run this kernel on old Dell laptops or want to
use userspace package i8kutils.
Say N otherwise.
- symbol: I8K
- type: tristate
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