Any way to tell what the RAM configuration is?
I'm wondering if there's any way in FreeBSD (4.x on i386) to tell what the RAM configuration in the system is? ie. Can it show me if I have four 256MB modules versus two 512MB's? Obviously it would be possible to just open up the computer and see for my self, I'm hoping I can save myself a trip and wrecking an uptime of 670 days. :) Thanks, Patrick ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Any way to tell what the RAM configuration is?
On Dec 6, 2006, at 11:00 AM, patrick wrote: I'm wondering if there's any way in FreeBSD (4.x on i386) to tell what the RAM configuration in the system is? ie. Can it show me if I have four 256MB modules versus two 512MB's? Obviously it would be possible to just open up the computer and see for my self, I'm hoping I can save myself a trip and wrecking an uptime of 670 days. :) Sure. Install the dmidecode port (from /usr/ports/sysutils/ dmidecode), and run: dmidecode -t memory # dmidecode 2.8 SMBIOS 2.3 present. Handle 0x1000, DMI type 16, 15 bytes Physical Memory Array Location: System Board Or Motherboard Use: System Memory Error Correction Type: Single-bit ECC Maximum Capacity: 4 GB Error Information Handle: No Error Number Of Devices: 4 Handle 0x1100, DMI type 17, 23 bytes Memory Device Array Handle: 0x1000 Error Information Handle: No Error Total Width: 72 bits Data Width: 64 bits Size: 128 MB Form Factor: DIMM Set: 1 Locator: DIMM_A Bank Locator: BANK_1 Type: SDRAM Type Detail: Synchronous Speed: 133 MHz (7.5 ns) [ ... ] -- -Chuck ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Any way to tell what the RAM configuration is?
patrick wrote: I'm wondering if there's any way in FreeBSD (4.x on i386) to tell what the RAM configuration in the system is? ie. Can it show me if I have four 256MB modules versus two 512MB's? Obviously it would be possible to just open up the computer and see for my self, I'm hoping I can save myself a trip and wrecking an uptime of 670 days. :) I think http://freebsd.rambler.ru/bsdmail/freebsd-questions_2005/msg18034.html has an answer you can use. (basicly try usr/ports/sysutils/dmidecode) this dumps the bios info in a readable form, just look for the memory module information. worked for me Handle 0x0007, DMI type 5, 20 bytes Memory Controller Information Error Detecting Method: None Error Correcting Capabilities: None Supported Interleave: One-way Interleave Current Interleave: One-way Interleave Maximum Memory Module Size: 4096 MB Maximum Total Memory Size: 8192 MB Supported Speeds: 70 ns 60 ns 50 ns Supported Memory Types: DIMM SDRAM Memory Module Voltage: 2.9 V Associated Memory Slots: 2 0x0008 0x0009 Enabled Error Correcting Capabilities: None Handle 0x0008, DMI type 6, 12 bytes Memory Module Information Socket Designation: DIMM0 Bank Connections: 0 1 Current Speed: 75 ns Type: DIMM 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: DIMM1 Bank Connections: 2 3 Current Speed: 75 ns Type: DIMM Installed Size: 512 MB (Double-bank Connection) Enabled Size: 512 MB (Double-bank Connection) Error Status: OK Thanks, Patrick ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Any way to tell what the RAM configuration is?
Sure. Install the dmidecode port (from /usr/ports/sysutils/ dmidecode), and run: dmidecode -t memory Of course, this relies on the BIOS reporting the memory properly. In my case, on an Asus P5B motherboard, it reports the RAM at 533 MHz (DDR2-533), even though it's set in the BIOS to run at DDR2-800. So, your mileage may vary, but as long as the BIOS is reporting it accurately, dmidecode is the way to go. Josh ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Re: Any way to tell what the RAM configuration is?
Awesome, that works like a charm! Thanks, Patrick On 12/6/06, Chuck Swiger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 6, 2006, at 11:00 AM, patrick wrote: I'm wondering if there's any way in FreeBSD (4.x on i386) to tell what the RAM configuration in the system is? ie. Can it show me if I have four 256MB modules versus two 512MB's? Obviously it would be possible to just open up the computer and see for my self, I'm hoping I can save myself a trip and wrecking an uptime of 670 days. :) Sure. Install the dmidecode port (from /usr/ports/sysutils/ dmidecode), and run: dmidecode -t memory # dmidecode 2.8 SMBIOS 2.3 present. Handle 0x1000, DMI type 16, 15 bytes Physical Memory Array Location: System Board Or Motherboard Use: System Memory Error Correction Type: Single-bit ECC Maximum Capacity: 4 GB Error Information Handle: No Error Number Of Devices: 4 Handle 0x1100, DMI type 17, 23 bytes Memory Device Array Handle: 0x1000 Error Information Handle: No Error Total Width: 72 bits Data Width: 64 bits Size: 128 MB Form Factor: DIMM Set: 1 Locator: DIMM_A Bank Locator: BANK_1 Type: SDRAM Type Detail: Synchronous Speed: 133 MHz (7.5 ns) [ ... ] -- -Chuck ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
