Project Description

The DMI table may contain BIOS-based error information. Currently dmidecode is not able to decode it. However an experimental patch was contributed a few years ago, which could be used as a starting point to enable this feature.

Goal for this Hackweek

  • Pick the experimental patch, forward-port it to the latest version of dmidecode.
  • Test the result on as many systems as possible.
  • Extend the code to support more systems if needed and possible.
  • Ensure the patch follows the coding style standard and builds without warning on all supported architectures.
  • Format the patch into a patch series suitable for upstream submission, and submit it.

Resources

Experimental patch

Looking for hackers with the skills:

dmi smbios dmidecode bios

This project is part of:

Hack Week 20

Activity

  • about 3 years ago: puzel liked this project.
  • about 3 years ago: mbrugger liked this project.
  • about 3 years ago: jdelvare started this project.
  • about 3 years ago: jdelvare added keyword "bios" to this project.
  • about 3 years ago: jdelvare added keyword "dmi" to this project.
  • about 3 years ago: jdelvare added keyword "smbios" to this project.
  • about 3 years ago: jdelvare added keyword "dmidecode" to this project.
  • about 3 years ago: jdelvare originated this project.

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