Re: detect type of ram from linux

On Mon, 2005-05-02 at 09:31 -0700, Patrick Mochel wrote:
> 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
> 

Thanks this was easy enough to find, download, and install. At least I
can figure out what they have in their box and how many slots (if any)
are available, or if they need to replace RAM.

Robby

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