Re: [LUG] RAM details

[John Horne <john.horne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 2010-01-28 at 09:09 +0000, Neil Stone wrote:
>
> Neil Winchurst wrote:
> > Is there any way to find out the amount of RAM on my computer and
> > possibly the type of RAM chip? I mean without opening up the box and
> > looking.
> > 
> > There are bash commands which give lots of info about your machine, but
> > I have not yet noticed one about RAM. Or have I just missed it?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Neil
> > 
> 
> quantity;
> # free -m
> # cat /proc/meminfo
> 
> As for type.. unsure
>
Try 'dmidecode -t memory'. From my PC:

   Memory Device
           Array Handle: 0x001B
           Error Information Handle: Not Provided
           Total Width: 64 bits
           Data Width: 64 bits
           Size: No Module Installed
           Form Factor: DIMM
           Set: None
           Locator: A3
           Bank Locator: Bank6/7
           Type: DDR2
           Type Detail: None
           Speed: 2048 MHz
           Manufacturer: 7F7F9E0000000000
           Serial Number: 00000000
           Asset Tag: None
           Part Number: CM2X2048-6400C5




John.

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