> Now for the weird part.  My CPU's heatsink is at 30 degrees C as
> measured by a Fluke 179 DVM using the temperature probe.  If the
> environmental sensor is correct that would mean there is a 25 degree C
> temperature gradient across the thermal pad between the Athlon and the
> heatsink.  I just can't believe that.  Is there some
> calibration/remapping table one has to apply???

The 25 degree gradient is between the thermocouple and the thermal
pad. I expect the thermal gradient between the heatsink and the
thermocouple is quite sharp.

Cheers,
Lloyd