[George]

I did install the sensing program found on the CD that came with the mobo, despite it saying that the mobo didn't have one on it's detection phase.
Even installed the ones for different mobos and the ones I found on the web. All came out reading nothing.

Didn't know P3s had this built-in temp diode.
And I suppose it's only proper to expect it since Intel manufactured both the cpu and mobo and that the mobo was made specifically for it.
Like, why have temp diodes and make mobos just for them and not include the other half?

Really tempted to verify by pulling out cpu and look at mobo. But I don't think I will. Like, what if I do find a thermal sensor on the mobo, underneath where the cpu was?
Installations of such programs all ended up with zero readings about temps and fans speeds.

Well, maybe when I upgrade to a PAl6035 or the others I'd look at the spot underneath the cpu on the mobo.