Find out what kind of RAM you have on your computer
To find out what kind of RAM you have on your computer, just run the following command:
dmidecode ?type 17
The output I get when I run the command on my HP TM2 laptop is as follows:
# dmidecode 2.11
SMBIOS 2.6 present.
Handle 0x0014, DMI type 17, 28 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0013
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 2048 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: None
Locator: Bottom-Slot 1 (left)
Bank Locator: BANK 0
Type: DDR3
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 800 MHz
Manufacturer: Hynix
Serial Number: 22718C96
Asset Tag: Not Specified
Part Number: HMT125S6BFR8C-H9
Rank: 2
Handle 0x0016, DMI type 17, 28 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0013
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 2048 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: None
Locator: Bottom-Slot 2 (right)
Bank Locator: BANK 2
Type: DDR3
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 800 MHz
Manufacturer: Hynix
Serial Number: 22718C8D
Asset Tag: Not Specified
Part Number: HMT125S6BFR8C-H9
Rank: 2