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dmidecode Command - Dump System's DMI Table Contents
The dmidecode command is used to retrieve hardware information by reading the system's DMI (SMBIOS) table. It provides details about the system's hardware components, such as BIOS, processor, memory, and more.
Syntax
dmidecode [options]
Examples
sudo dmidecode
Display all DMI table contents (requires root privileges).
sudo dmidecode -t memory
Show only memory-related DMI information.
sudo dmidecode -s system-serial-number
Display the system serial number.
Notes
- Requires root privileges to access DMI information.
- Useful for inventory, diagnostics, and asset management.
- For more detailed hardware info, use
lshw.
