Ubuntu Linux Hardware Info

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To get comprehensive information about your laptop’s hardware (RAM, CPU, etc.) on an Ubuntu Linux system, you can use a combination of terminal commands and tools. Below is a step-by-step guide to retrieve detailed system information:

1. Check CPU Information

To get details about your CPU (processor type, speed, cores, etc.):

Open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T).
Run the following command:
```
lscpu
```
- Output: Displays CPU architecture, number of cores, threads, clock speed, cache sizes, etc.
For more detailed CPU information, including model name:
```
cat /proc/cpuinfo
```
- Look for fields like model name, cpu MHz, and cpu cores.

2. Check RAM (Memory) Information

To view the total and used RAM:

Run:
```
free -h
```
- Output: Shows total, used, and free memory in a human-readable format (e.g., GB or MB).
For detailed memory information (e.g., type, speed, and slots):
```
sudo dmidecode -t memory
```
- Output: Provides details about physical memory, such as size, type (e.g., DDR4), speed, and slot usage. Requires root privileges.

3. Check Storage (HDD/SSD) Information

To get details about your storage devices:

Run:
```
lsblk
```
- Output: Lists all block devices (e.g., SSD, HDD) with their sizes and mount points.
For detailed information about disks:
```
sudo fdisk -l
```
- Output: Shows disk partitions and sizes. Requires root privileges.
To check disk type (e.g., HDD or SSD) and model:
```
sudo hdparm -I /dev/sda
```
- Replace /dev/sda with your disk device (find it using lsblk).

4. Check GPU (Graphics Card) Information

To find details about your graphics card:

Run:
```
lspci | grep -i vga
```
or
```
lspci | grep -i nvidia
```
- Output: Displays the graphics card model (e.g., Intel, NVIDIA, AMD).
For more detailed GPU information:
```
glxinfo | grep "OpenGL renderer"
```
- Requires the mesa-utils package (sudo apt install mesa-utils if not installed).
For NVIDIA GPUs, use:
```
nvidia-smi
```
- Output: Shows GPU usage, driver version, and VRAM (if NVIDIA drivers are installed).

5. Check System Overview

For a comprehensive overview of your system (CPU, RAM, motherboard, etc.):

Run:
```
sudo lshw
```
- Output: Lists detailed hardware information, including CPU, RAM, storage, and more. Use sudo lshw -short for a concise version.
Alternatively, install and use hardinfo for a graphical interface:
```
sudo apt install hardinfo
hardinfo
```
- Output: Opens a GUI showing detailed system information (CPU, RAM, storage, sensors, etc.).

6. Check BIOS/UEFI and Motherboard Information

To get BIOS/UEFI and motherboard details:

Run:
```
sudo dmidecode -t bios
```
- Output: Shows BIOS version, vendor, and release date.
For motherboard details:
```
sudo dmidecode -t baseboard
```
- Output: Displays motherboard manufacturer, model, and serial number.

7. Check Operating System and Kernel Details

To verify your Ubuntu version and kernel:

Run:
```
lsb_release -a
```
- Output: Shows Ubuntu version and release details.
For kernel information:
```
uname -r
```
- Output: Displays the Linux kernel version.

8. Monitor System Resources in Real-Time

To monitor CPU, RAM, and process usage in real-time:

Run:
```
top
```
or
```
htop
```
- Note: Install htop if not present (sudo apt install htop). It provides a more user-friendly interface.

9. Comprehensive System Report with `inxi`

For a single command that gathers extensive system information:

Install inxi:
```
sudo apt install inxi
```
Run:
```
inxi -Fxz
```
- Output: Provides a detailed report including CPU, RAM, GPU, storage, network, and more. The -F flag gives a full report, -x adds extra details, and -z filters sensitive information.

Example Output (Using `inxi -Fxz`)

System:    Host: ubuntu-laptop Kernel: 5.15.0-73-generic x86_64 bits: 64 Desktop: GNOME 42.0
           Distro: Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish)
Machine:   Type: Laptop System: Dell product: Inspiron 15 v: N/A serial: <filter>
           Mobo: Dell model: 0XYZ serial: <filter> UEFI: Dell v: 1.2.3 date: 05/10/2023
CPU:       Info: 8-core model: Intel Core i7-12700H bits: 64 type: MT MCP cache: L2: 11.5 MiB
           Speed: 2500 MHz min/max: 400/4700 MHz Core speeds (MHz): 1: 2500 2: 2400 ...
Memory:    RAM: total: 15.5 GiB used: 3.2 GiB (20.6%)
           Array-1: capacity: 32 GiB slots: 2 EC: None
           Device-1: DIMM A size: 8 GiB speed: 3200 MT/s type: DDR4
           Device-2: DIMM B size: 8 GiB speed: 3200 MT/s type: DDR4
Graphics:  Device-1: Intel Alder Lake-P Integrated Graphics driver: i915 v: kernel
           Device-2: NVIDIA GA107M [GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile] driver: nvidia v: 535.54.03
           Display: x11 server: X.Org v: 1.21.1.4 driver: X: loaded: modesetting,nvidia
           OpenGL: renderer: Mesa Intel UHD Graphics (ADL-S GT2) v: 4.6 Mesa 23.0.4
Drives:    Local Storage: total: 512 GiB used: 120 GiB (23.4%)
           ID-1: /dev/nvme0n1 vendor: Samsung model: SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB size: 512 GiB
...

Notes

Some commands (e.g., dmidecode, fdisk) require root privileges (sudo).
If a command is not installed (e.g., inxi, htop, mesa-utils), install it using sudo apt install <package-name>.
For a graphical tool, hardinfo or gnome-system-monitor (pre-installed on Ubuntu) can provide a user-friendly interface.
If you need specific details (e.g., battery info, network adapters), let me know, and I can provide additional commands.

Let me know if you need help interpreting the output or want to focus on a specific component!

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