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From ASUS' FAQ:

Q: Why the CPU temerature detected in BIOS H/W Monitor is a little higher than in Windows?

A: It is normal. When WIndows is idle, OS will put the CPU into the low-power states(C1,C2 or C3 state) .But in BIOS setup , the CPU cannot support these states. So the CPU temerature detected in BIOS H/W Monitor will be several Celsius Degrees higher than in Windows.

edit: Just noticed that this topic is a bit old. I hope I won't upset anyone with my post.