Use driver `i2c-viapro' for device 00:11.0: VIA Technologies VT8237 South Bridge Load `i2c-viapro' To make the sensors modules behave correctly, add these lines to /etc/modules.conf: #----cut here---- # I2C module options alias char-major-89 i2c-dev #----cut here---- To load everything that is needed, add this to some /etc/rc* file: #----cut here---- # I2C adapter drivers modprobe i2c-isa # I2C chip drivers # Warning: the required module it87 is not currently installed on your system. # For status of 2.6 kernel ports see http://secure.netroedge.com/~lm78/supported.html # If driver is built-in to the kernel, or unavailable, comment out the following line. modprobe it87 # sleep 2 # optional /usr/bin/sensors -s # recommended #----cut here---- WARNING! If you have some things built into your kernel, the list above will contain too many modules. Skip the appropriate ones! You really should try these commands right now to make sure everything is working properly. Monitoring programs won't work until it's done.