FC5 ACPI modules - how to add missing modules

[Mikkel L. Ellertson]

Laurence Vanek wrote:
> Im currently running the latest FC5 kernel (2.6.17-1.2174_FC5).  Looking in:
> 
> /lib/modules/2.6.17-1.2174_FC5/kernel/drivers/acpi
> 
> I see only:
> 
> ac.ko
> battery.ko
> ibm_acpi.ko
> video.ko
> asus_acpi.ko
> button.ko
> toshiba_acpi.ko
> 
> I was hopeing to find a fan & thermal module also. I assume this
> means these were not compiled into this kernel. Is that a correct
> assumption? I am fearful that to get these I will need to
> recompile this kernel - something that makes me break out in hives.
> thoughts anyone?
> 
I have not looked to see where the modules for the fan and thermal
are, but I know I have entries in /proc/acpi for both the fan and
the temp sensors. So you will not have to compile your own kernel.

Mikkel
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