On Sun, 1 May 2005, Robby Russell wrote:
> I have a client who is running a Linux server and wants to upgrade his
> RAM but doesn't want to take it down to check the RAM sticks until he
> has some more RAM to add into it. I am curious if there is a command
> that will tell us what type of RAM is in the box from the shell.
Try 'dmidecode' and search for "Memory". On an IBM Thinkpad, I get this
info:
Handle 0x0008
DMI type 6, 12 bytes.
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: DIMM Slot 1
Bank Connections: 0 1
Current Speed: Unknown
Type: DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 512 MB (Double-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 512 MB (Double-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK
Handle 0x0009
DMI type 6, 12 bytes.
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: DIMM Slot 2
Bank Connections: 2 3
Current Speed: Unknown
Type: DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 256 MB (Double-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 256 MB (Double-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK
as well as:
Handle 0x002D
DMI type 17, 27 bytes.
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x002C
Error Information Handle: No Error
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 512 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM 1
Bank Locator: Bank 0/1
Type: DDR
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: Not Specified
Serial Number: Not Specified
Asset Tag: Not Specified
Part Number: Not Specified
Handle 0x002E
DMI type 17, 27 bytes.
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x002C
Error Information Handle: No Error
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 256 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM 2
Bank Locator: Bank 2/3
Type: DDR
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: Not Specified
Serial Number: Not Specified
Asset Tag: Not Specified
Part Number: Not Specified
Pat
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