Re: Uniquely identify and Motherboard Model.

From: Jeroen van Rijn
Date: Sat Sep 06 2008 - 05:26:50 EST


On Sat, Sep 6, 2008 at 11:09 AM, James Courtier-Dutton
<James@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Is there a way I could uniquely identify a Motherboard Model. I don't
> need the serial number, just the model.

Doesn't dmidecode already allow this?
e.g. sudo dmidecode --type baseboard
possibly combined with: sudo dmidecode --type chassis

See for reference:
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/querying-dumping-bios-from-linux-command-prompt.html

> Applications for this could be:
> 2) Sound card in/out wiring.

With respect to sound in/out, it might benefit userland as well, to
help set up your speakers. Particularly as some cards allow for
several plugs to be both in- and output at one's choosing.
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