Here it is, the magic code. Just run this as root and it will give you the ddr, mhz, and much more. sudo dmidecode –type memory
Entries Tagged as 'Hardware'
How to Tell What Type of Memory Your Linux PC Has Installed
May 6th, 2012 by EZ linux · No Comments
Tags: Cheat Sheets · Cpanel and WHM · Hardware · Linux Tricks
Manually changing an IP in Linux
December 17th, 2011 by EZ linux · No Comments
It’s pretty easy actually. Just go to this directory: /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts Then you will see a file for eachnetwork port, for example my server is: ifcfg-eth0 and ifcfg-eth1 I already have the ifcfg-eth0 set up from the install but I want to use the second one for back ups so I just opened the file and [...]
Tags: Cpanel and WHM · Hardware · Linux Drivers · Linux Operating Systems · Linux Security · Linux Software / Scripts · Linux Tricks · Ports
The skinny on raid differances
November 28th, 2011 by EZ linux · No Comments
We refer raid 5 but if you have remote back ups on the server then raid 0 will get you the best performance between several hard drives. Keep in mind raid still can fail even with the same data going to several hard drives and this will slow your system down. Hardware raid is much [...]
Tags: Hardware · Linux Back Up · Linux Security
Upgrading a realtech lan / nic driver
April 5th, 2010 by EZ linux · 1 Comment
The driver for the realtech lan / nic card seems to be faulty when rsync is running several files through it. There is a newer driver that resolves this issue available from the realtech website. Website Driver Download Here is direct link to the driver from our website: http://www.downloadspot.com/downloads/r8168-8.018.00.tar.bz2 Upload the driver to your root [...]
Tags: Hardware
When asking about a networking issue, get these details from the server
April 5th, 2010 by EZ linux · No Comments
Kernal version uname -a Nic / Lan driver version dmesg | grep r8169 Internet controller lspci -nn | grep Ethernet Details on etho nic card sudo ethtool eth0 Module size lsmod | grep r8169 Module versions cat /proc/modules | grep r8169 Don’t worry all these commands are safe and just for reporting.
Tags: Cheat Sheets · Hardware · Linux Commands · Linux Tricks
rsync running slow?
March 3rd, 2010 by EZ linux · No Comments
Today I was transferring files through rsync it was taking forever, my guess was the new server or old server was out of memory so I killed some procs and even rebooting the server but still it was crawling. So I thought I would think out of the box and after a couple trial and [...]
Tags: Hardware · Linux Commands · Linux Tricks
What’s the difference between CAT 5e patch cable and CAT 5e crossover cable?
January 19th, 2010 by EZ linux · No Comments
Keep in mind most new Routers and Switches have auto sensing and do not need a crossover cable. In fact cross over cables will soon be outdated. [Q] What’s the difference between CAT 5e patch cable and CAT 5e crossover cable? [A] The difference has to do with the wiring of the cable and the [...]
Tags: Hardware
Intel snubs Microsoft; offers Linux certification
July 23rd, 2008 by EZ linux · No Comments
Intel’s enthusiasm for open source is gathering speed: now it is endorsing professional Linux certifications, snubbing the old Microsoft certification program. It’s a sure thing that you can sit for a range of Microsoft certifications at almost any event where two or more ‘Softies are gathered together in Bill’s name. Now Intel is leveraging its [...]
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New energy conscience Linux based computers start to battle
June 26th, 2008 by EZ linux · No Comments
Available now LINUTOP Overview Linutop is a ready-to-use small computer, designed to reduce maintenance costs. Low maintenance The Linutop operating system is stored on an internal flash memory and cannot be altered by virus or mishap. Initial state can be recovered at each restart. Low deployment costs Linutop is delivered with free standard ready-to-use Linux [...]
Tags: Hardware · Linux Operating Systems
