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Hi Guys
Just joined the forum and had a look through and looks very interesting well done on all work done so far and hoping you's can help me with my problem
i am trying to create a batch file that will pull off bios information like unit serial number, manufacturer, memory and hdd size pretty basic information really is this possible and if so id like to know also if it could be saved to a server

any help or information would be appreciated

midgeC:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache>msinfo32.exe


C:\>debug /?
Runs Debug, a program testing and editing tool.

DEBUG [[drive:][path]filename [testfile-parameters]]

[drive:][path]filename Specifies the file you want to test.
testfile-parameters Specifies command-line information required by
the file you want to test.

After Debug starts, type ? to display a list of debugging commands.

C:\>

C:\>systeminfo.exe

Host Name:
OS Name: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Version: 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation
OS Build Type: Multiprocessor Free
Registered Owner:
Registered Organization:
Product ID: 7658887-OEM-0011903-00104
Original Install Date:
System Up Time: 0 Days, 3 Hours, 51 Minutes, 44 Seconds
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 530s
System type: X86-based PC
Processor(s): 1 Processor(s) Installed.
[01]: x86 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~
2493 Mhz
BIOS Version: DELL - 42302e31
Windows Directory: C:\WINDOWS
System Directory: C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2
System Locale: en-us;English (United States)
Input Locale: en-us;English (United States)
Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Total Physical Memory: 2,037 MB
Available Physical Memory: 1,496 MB
Virtual Memory: MAX Size: 2,048 MB
Virtual Memory: Available: 1,996 MB
Virtual Memory: In Use: 52 MB
Page File Location(s): C:\pagefile.sys
Domain: WORKGROUP

http://en.kioskea.net/faq/sujet-330-bios-commands


How to enter BIOS

To be able to access BIOS, depending on your computer model, you can use the following:
ESC key
F5 key
F8 key
DEL keyAnd what commands would you use to retrieve BIOS data Bill ? ?Quote from: patio on January 08, 2010, 11:08:48 PM

And what commands would you use to retrieve BIOS data Bill ? ?

http://en.kioskea.net/faq/sujet-330-bios-commands


To select an option
Press the ENTER key

To change values
Use the number keys
Use the -/+ keys to modify numerical values
Use the letter keys to enter the commands
DEL/BACKSPACE keys to delete values
Y for YES and N for NO to answer questions

To QUIT BIOS
ESC key to quit BIOS.
CTRL+ALT+DEL to promptly restart the systemThose are the basic commands for moving around/making changes in the BIOS...

Again i'll ask you what commands would you use to retrieve BIOS data Bill ? ?Quote from: patio on January 08, 2010, 11:31:55 PM
Those are the basic commands for moving around/making changes in the BIOS...

Again i'll ask you what commands would you use to retrieve BIOS data Bill ?

Patio,

Please provide the information you seek or start a new thread.

We have heard nothing from Madmidgy, the original poster.
I'll not start a new thread...i asked you a question...@OP, you can retrieve BIOS information using vbscript, as usual
Code: [Select]strComputer = "."
set objwmi = GetObject("winmgmts:{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!\\" & strComputer & "\root\cimv2")
Set BIOS = objwmi.ExecQuery("Select * from Win32_BIOS")
For each objBIOS in BIOS
Wscript.Echo "Build Number: " & objBIOS.BuildNumber
Wscript.Echo "Current Language: " & objBIOS.CurrentLanguage
Wscript.Echo "Installable Languages: " & objBIOS.InstallableLanguages
Wscript.Echo "Manufacturer: " & objBIOS.Manufacturer
Wscript.Echo "Name: " & objBIOS.Name
Wscript.Echo "Primary BIOS: " & objBIOS.PrimaryBIOS
Wscript.Echo "Release Date: " & objBIOS.ReleaseDate
Wscript.Echo "Serial Number: " & objBIOS.SerialNumber
Wscript.Echo "SMBIOS Version: " & objBIOS.SMBIOSBIOSVersion
Wscript.Echo "SMBIOS Major Version: " & objBIOS.SMBIOSMajorVersion
Wscript.Echo "SMBIOS Minor Version: " & objBIOS.SMBIOSMinorVersion
Wscript.Echo "SMBIOS Present: " & objBIOS.SMBIOSPresent
Wscript.Echo "Status: " & objBIOS.Status
Wscript.Echo "Version: " & objBIOS.Version
Next
save as getbios.vbs and on command line
Code: [Select]c:\test> cscript //nologo getbios.vbs

to get operating system information, you can use Win32_OperatingSystem. That will not retrieve the BIOS settings...just the base info...but nice try GD.Quote from: patio on January 08, 2010, 11:08:48 PM
And what commands would you use to retrieve BIOS data?

I don't know the answer. I don't understand the question. I don't use or understand the BIOS. I have never used or adjusted the BIOS settings.
I don't have a clue of the information that is needed. I will leave all discussions of BIOS setting to the experts. I will have the local computer shop retrieve the BIOS data if needed. I have used COMPUTERS since 1968 and have never had a need for the BIOS data.

I'm sorry I cannot help. Tell me which posts are misleading and I will erase those posts. Thanks for your ACCURATE information.


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