Monitoring the temperature of your computer’s central processing unit (CPU) is essential for maintaining its performance and longevity. Excessive heat can cause the CPU to throttle its performance or even shut down to prevent damage. Several methods are available to check the temperature of your CPU, and it is important to choose one that is compatible with your computer and operating system.
One common method to check the CPU temperature is through the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The BIOS is a firmware program that initializes the computer’s hardware and provides a basic interface for configuration. To access the BIOS, you will need to press a specific key or combination of keys during the computer’s startup process. The key to press will vary depending on the computer manufacturer and model, but it is typically one of the F keys (F1, F2, F10, etc.) or the Del key. Once you are in the BIOS, you will need to navigate to the section that displays the system temperatures. This section may be called “Hardware Monitor” or “PC Health Status.” The CPU temperature will be listed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
