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How do I get dmidecode?
I want to check some details on the RAM in the NAS. I've seen dmidecode been mentioned. How do I get that on the ReadyNAS Pro 6?
Okay, thanks for the info.
I tried it on the Pro 6 and it gave me two prompts like such:
BIOS update encountered an error.
and then
The BIOS_Update_Package add-on has been successfully installed.
After that I could find dmidecode in /usr/sbin/dmidecode like you said. However, i was not able to get a speed reading off of the memory modules. Any idea why that might be? Is there any other way of determining the speed of them?
The reason I'm messing around with this is I had a 2x1GB kit of this memory lying around and after realizing the Pro 6 actually uses regular 240 pin SDRAM I decided to give them a go.
http://www.corsair.com/vs2gbkit667d2.html#tab5
They are rated at 667MHz and 5-5-5-15, but the speed says "unknown" and frontview says 4-5-5-15, so I'm curious what settings are actually used. Does the BIOS run them at 667 or 800 or does it go by the SPD always? If so, why 4-5-5-15? Is it actually overclocking them? :) They ran through the memory test fine though. I wanted to compare them with the one Apacer 800MHz stick that came with the NAS.
The chipset supports dual channel mode, so will two sticks put a lot of pressure on the memory controller you think? Will the heatsink be fine?
If this works fine I was thinking of going for a 2x2GB kit at 800MHz CL5 (which are still readily available) just to get some more headroom.
I know changing the RAM is not officially supported, but I'm just trying to figure what the BIOS is doing and what settings are being used, thanks!
I tried it on the Pro 6 and it gave me two prompts like such:
BIOS update encountered an error.
and then
The BIOS_Update_Package add-on has been successfully installed.
After that I could find dmidecode in /usr/sbin/dmidecode like you said. However, i was not able to get a speed reading off of the memory modules. Any idea why that might be? Is there any other way of determining the speed of them?
The reason I'm messing around with this is I had a 2x1GB kit of this memory lying around and after realizing the Pro 6 actually uses regular 240 pin SDRAM I decided to give them a go.
http://www.corsair.com/vs2gbkit667d2.html#tab5
They are rated at 667MHz and 5-5-5-15, but the speed says "unknown" and frontview says 4-5-5-15, so I'm curious what settings are actually used. Does the BIOS run them at 667 or 800 or does it go by the SPD always? If so, why 4-5-5-15? Is it actually overclocking them? :) They ran through the memory test fine though. I wanted to compare them with the one Apacer 800MHz stick that came with the NAS.
The chipset supports dual channel mode, so will two sticks put a lot of pressure on the memory controller you think? Will the heatsink be fine?
If this works fine I was thinking of going for a 2x2GB kit at 800MHz CL5 (which are still readily available) just to get some more headroom.
I know changing the RAM is not officially supported, but I'm just trying to figure what the BIOS is doing and what settings are being used, thanks!
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