An Object Pascal library for accessing SMBIOS data, including system hardware information, on Windows and Linux.
TSMBIOS is an Object Pascal library that provides structured access to the System Management BIOS (SMBIOS), a standard for retrieving low-level system information. It enables developers to programmatically query hardware details such as manufacturer, model, serial numbers, BIOS version, processor specs, and installed memory, which is essential for system management, diagnostics, and reporting tools.
Object Pascal developers using Delphi (5 through 13) or Free Pascal (FPC 2.4.0+) who need to integrate hardware information retrieval into applications for Windows or Linux systems.
It offers a clean, object-oriented interface to SMBIOS data, abstracting low-level complexities, and supports remote data retrieval via WMI, making it a comprehensive solution for Pascal developers working with system hardware information.
Library to access the SMBIOS using Object Pascal (Delphi, FPC).
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Supports SMBIOS versions 2.1 to 2.8 and provides structured access to over 20 table types, including key hardware information like BIOS, processor, and memory details, as listed in the README.
Works on both Windows and Linux, and is compatible with Delphi 5 through 13 and Free Pascal 2.4.0+, making it versatile for Pascal developers on multiple systems.
Can read SMBIOS data from remote machines using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), which is useful for system management and monitoring tools, as highlighted in the features.
Fully documented with XMLDoc and integrates with Delphi's Help Insight feature, providing inline code assistance and easing development, as shown in the README's sample and images.
The README explicitly marks several SMBIOS table types as 'Not Implemented,' such as System Event Log (Type 15) and Management Device (Type 34), limiting access to comprehensive hardware data.
Tied specifically to Object Pascal and older Delphi versions up to 13, with no mention of support for newer compilers or cross-language bindings, reducing flexibility for modern or diverse tech stacks.
Remote data retrieval relies on WMI, a Windows-specific technology, making cross-platform remote access challenging for Linux machines without alternative methods provided by the library.