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@@ -86,6 +86,13 @@ probe the BIOS on your machine and discover the appropriate codes.
Again, when you find new codes, we'd be happy to have your patches!
+``thermal`` interface
+---------------------------
+
+The driver also exports the fans as thermal cooling devices with
+``type`` set to ``dell-smm-fan[1-3]``. This allows for easy fan control
+using one of the thermal governors.
+
Module parameters
-----------------
@@ -324,6 +331,8 @@ Reading of fan types causes erratic fan behaviour. Studio XPS 8000
Inspiron 580
+ Inspiron 3505
+
Fan-related SMM calls take too long (about 500ms). Inspiron 7720
Vostro 3360