What is DMIDECODE LINUX

If we are interested in finding out our computer’s hardware details, “dmidecode command” is the go-to Linux command. Hardware information ranges from BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) information to the sizes of the memory devices.

When we run dmidecode on the terminal, the system retrieves the contents of the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) table, which has the main purpose of providing such crucial details to management software. In a way, the command acts as a decoder of the DMI table, hence the name “dmidecode”.

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How to run the dmidecode command?

Since hardware information like serial numbers and MAC addresses are confidential to the owner of the system, this command requires superuser permission. The easiest way is to use sudo dmidecode and enter the password. Dmidecode Details Edited ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igyEUlpQY5U