# dmidecode
> System information utility for reading DMI/SMBIOS data

## Summary
Dumps DMI/SMBIOS table to display hardware information in human-readable format

## Capabilities
- Display detailed hardware component information
- Read BIOS, system, and motherboard details
- Show memory, processor, and chassis information
- Output serial numbers and asset tags

## When to Use
- When you need to identify hardware components on a Linux system
- When checking BIOS or firmware information

## When NOT to Use
- When you need runtime system performance monitoring

## Related Tools
- [screenfetch](/tools/screenfetch) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/dmidecode
