RAMSPDToolkit-NDD 1.3.0-PawnIO

This is a prerelease version of RAMSPDToolkit-NDD.
dotnet add package RAMSPDToolkit-NDD --version 1.3.0-PawnIO
                    
NuGet\Install-Package RAMSPDToolkit-NDD -Version 1.3.0-PawnIO
                    
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<PackageReference Include="RAMSPDToolkit-NDD" Version="1.3.0-PawnIO" />
                    
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package.
<PackageVersion Include="RAMSPDToolkit-NDD" Version="1.3.0-PawnIO" />
                    
Directory.Packages.props
<PackageReference Include="RAMSPDToolkit-NDD" />
                    
Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package.
paket add RAMSPDToolkit-NDD --version 1.3.0-PawnIO
                    
#r "nuget: RAMSPDToolkit-NDD, 1.3.0-PawnIO"
                    
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package.
#:package RAMSPDToolkit-NDD@1.3.0-PawnIO
                    
#:package directive can be used in C# file-based apps starting in .NET 10 preview 4. Copy this into a .cs file before any lines of code to reference the package.
#addin nuget:?package=RAMSPDToolkit-NDD&version=1.3.0-PawnIO&prerelease
                    
Install as a Cake Addin
#tool nuget:?package=RAMSPDToolkit-NDD&version=1.3.0-PawnIO&prerelease
                    
Install as a Cake Tool

RAMSPDToolkit

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A toolkit for accessing RAMs SPD. Primarily used for reading temperature and data from SPD.<br/> Reading from SPD is standardized by JEDEC, for the most part.<br/>

Warning - writing via SMBus and to SPD is dangerous

It is possible and supported to write data via SMBus, but NOT recommended and dangerous for your hardware.<br/> You can also write data to the SPD via SMBus, when write protection is disabled, which is also NOT recommended.<br/> Doing so COULD brick whatever hardware you're writing to, rendering that hardware part useless.<br/> Writing to something you should not write to means: this piece of hardware WILL be a rock, once again.<br/> Do this at your own risk and only if you know what you are doing.

Project overview

Project .NET Version[s]
RAMSPDToolkit <br/> RAM SPD functionality for your software / application. <br/> Also includes various SMBus implementations for Windows and Linux. .NET Framework 4.7.2 & 4.8.1 <br/> .NET 8 & .NET 9
ConsoleOutputTest <br/> Example Application to show how some library functionality can be used. .NET 8
GZipSingleFile <br/> Small ("internal") console application used to zip driver files. .NET 8
Tools <br/> Tools for the project. ---

What platforms are supported ?

We currently support Windows and Linux.<br/> There is currently no plan to support Mac / Apple Computers.

Which RAM is supported ?

We support DDR4 & DDR5 RAM on Intel & AMD systems.

Where can I download it ?

You can download the latest release from here.

How can I help improve the project ?

Feel free to give feedback and contribute to our project !<br/> Pull requests are welcome. Please include as much information as possible.

Developer information

Integrate the library in your own application

Sample code

static class Program
{
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        //You can enable logging and set level, if you need logging output
        Logger.Instance.IsEnabled = true;
        Logger.Instance.LogLevel = LogLevel.Trace;

        //Check for Windows OS and load driver
        if (OperatingSystem.IsWindows())
        {
            //Load driver
            if (DriverManager.LoadDriver(DriverImplementation.WinRing0))
            {
                Console.WriteLine($"***** Driver {DriverManager.DriverImplementation} is open. *****");
            }
            else
            {
                Console.WriteLine($"***** DRIVER ERROR *****");
                throw new Exception("Driver is not open.");
            }
        }

        //Detect SMBuses
        SMBusManager.DetectSMBuses();

        //Go through available SMBuses
        foreach (var bus in SMBusManager.RegisteredSMBuses)
        {
            //Go through possible RAM slots
            for (byte i = SPDConstants.SPD_BEGIN; i <= SPDConstants.SPD_END; i++)
            {
                //Detect what kind of RAM we have
                var detector = new SPDDetector(bus, i);

                //We have a RAM stick here
                if (detector.IsValid)
                {
                    if (detector.Accessor is IThermalSensor ts)
                    {
                        //Get temperature, if possible
                        if (ts.HasThermalSensor && ts.UpdateTemperature())
                        {
                            //Output temperature for detected RAM sticks
                            Console.WriteLine($"DIMM #{i - SPDConstants.SPD_BEGIN}: {ts.Temperature}°C / {TemperatureConverter.CelsiusToFahrenheit(ts.Temperature)}°F.");
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        //Check for Windows before unloading driver
        if (OperatingSystem.IsWindows())
        {
            //Unload the driver - this removes extracted driver files and unloads them
            DriverManager.Driver.Unload();
            Console.WriteLine("***** Closed driver *****");
        }

        //Save log file to current directory, if you enabled logging output
        Logger.Instance.SaveToFile("Log.txt", false);

        //All done
        Console.WriteLine("Press enter to exit...");
        Console.ReadLine();
    }
}

Administrator rights

Some functionality requires administrator privileges to access the data.<br/> Consider adding a manifest file to your application and set requestedExecutionLevel to requireAdministrator.

Can I use my own driver ?

Yes, you can implement your own driver. This can be done using our IGenericDriver interface.<br/> If you will be using any of our pre-defined drivers you will find specific interfaces for them aswell, which you can implement.<br/> Whatever you do, please be sure to use a well tested driver.<br/> New driver suggestions are welcome. Please open an issue on the repository and we will check.

NDD Build / Package (No Default Driver[s])

We also provide a version without any internal driver implementation or binaries. You can change compilation configuration for that or use the NDD package.

License

RAMSPDToolkit is free and open source software licensed under MPL 2.0.<br/> You can use it in private and commercial projects.<br/> Keep in mind that you must include a copy of the license in your project.

Product Compatible and additional computed target framework versions.
.NET net8.0 is compatible.  net8.0-android was computed.  net8.0-browser was computed.  net8.0-ios was computed.  net8.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net8.0-macos was computed.  net8.0-tvos was computed.  net8.0-windows was computed.  net9.0 is compatible.  net9.0-android was computed.  net9.0-browser was computed.  net9.0-ios was computed.  net9.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net9.0-macos was computed.  net9.0-tvos was computed.  net9.0-windows was computed.  net10.0 was computed.  net10.0-android was computed.  net10.0-browser was computed.  net10.0-ios was computed.  net10.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net10.0-macos was computed.  net10.0-tvos was computed.  net10.0-windows was computed. 
.NET Framework net472 is compatible.  net48 was computed.  net481 is compatible. 
Compatible target framework(s)
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LibreHardwareMonitor/LibreHardwareMonitor
Libre Hardware Monitor is free software that can monitor the temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load and clock speeds of your computer.
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