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What is a CPU diode temp

This is my current system temp
Motherboard ---- 40 "C (104 "F)
CPU -------------- 33 "C (90 "F)
CPU Diode ------- 48 "C (115 "F)

What is the CPU diode temp?

My system
- Athlon XP 2000+ overclocked to 2600+
- Asus A7N8X-X
- 256 PC 2700
- ATI 9800 pro

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Link: some photos and information about AMD motherboard and cpu thermal diodes, in between a bunch of boffin type stuff with scary looking numbers and equations.

http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/24228.pdf
Comment: the answer is correct and noone else has answered it.  :)
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My current CPU temp
Temperatures      
Motherboard      40 °C  (104 °F)
CPU      46 °C  (115 °F)
CPU Diode      83 °C  (181 °F)
Maxtor 6Y120L0      47 °C  (117 °F)

Should I be worriend about the cpu diode