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dmidecode
System information utility for reading DMI/SMBIOS data
Description
dmidecode is a tool for dumping a computer's DMI (SMBIOS) table contents in a human-readable format. This table contains a description of the system's hardware components, as well as other useful pieces of information such as serial numbers and BIOS revision.
AI 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
Use When
- → When you need to identify hardware components on a Linux system
- → When checking BIOS or firmware information
Avoid When
- x When you need runtime system performance monitoring