diff --git a/drivers/hwmon/f71805f.c b/drivers/hwmon/f71805f.c
index 6f60715..1cd71a5 100644
--- a/drivers/hwmon/f71805f.c
+++ b/drivers/hwmon/f71805f.c
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@
  * The F71872F/FG is almost the same, with two more voltages monitored,
  * and 6 VID inputs.
  *
+ * The F71806F/FG is essentially the same as the F71872F/FG. It even has
+ * the same chip ID, so the driver can't differentiate between.
+ *
  * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
  * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
  * the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
@@ -1485,7 +1488,7 @@
 
 	static const char *names[] = {
 		"F71805F/FG",
-		"F71872F/FG",
+		"F71872F/FG or F71806F/FG",
 	};
 
 	superio_enter(sioaddr);