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diff --git a/arch/powerpc/platforms/Kconfig b/arch/powerpc/platforms/Kconfig
index d82e3664ffdf..18792a5b003a 100644
--- a/arch/powerpc/platforms/Kconfig
+++ b/arch/powerpc/platforms/Kconfig
@@ -219,12 +219,11 @@ config TAU
temperature within 2-4 degrees Celsius. This option shows the current
on-die temperature in /proc/cpuinfo if the cpu supports it.
- Unfortunately, on some chip revisions, this sensor is very inaccurate
- and in many cases, does not work at all, so don't assume the cpu
- temp is actually what /proc/cpuinfo says it is.
+ Unfortunately, this sensor is very inaccurate when uncalibrated, so
+ don't assume the cpu temp is actually what /proc/cpuinfo says it is.
config TAU_INT
- bool "Interrupt driven TAU driver (DANGEROUS)"
+ bool "Interrupt driven TAU driver (EXPERIMENTAL)"
depends on TAU
---help---
The TAU supports an interrupt driven mode which causes an interrupt
@@ -232,12 +231,7 @@ config TAU_INT
to get notified the temp has exceeded a range. With this option off,
a timer is used to re-check the temperature periodically.
- However, on some cpus it appears that the TAU interrupt hardware
- is buggy and can cause a situation which would lead unexplained hard
- lockups.
-
- Unless you are extending the TAU driver, or enjoy kernel/hardware
- debugging, leave this option off.
+ If in doubt, say N here.
config TAU_AVERAGE
bool "Average high and low temp"