There's also dmidecode. Run: pkg_add -r dmidecode to get it. Then just run dmidecode. Sample output: dmidecode 2.10 SMBIOS 2.2 present. 34 structures occupying 880 bytes. Table at 0x000F0800. Handle 0x0000, DMI type 0, 19 bytes BIOS Information        Vendor: Phoenix Technologies, LTD        Version: 6.00 PG        Release Date: 10/25/2005        Address: 0xE0000        Runtime Size: 128 kB        ROM Size: 512 kB        Characteristics:                ISA is supported                PCI is supported                PNP is supported                APM is supported                BIOS is upgradeable                BIOS shadowing is allowed                ESCD support is available                Boot from CD is supported                Selectable boot is supported                BIOS ROM is socketed                EDD is supported                5.25"/360 kB floppy services are supported (int 13h)                5.25"/1.2 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h)                3.5"/720 kB floppy services are supported (int 13h)                3.5"/2.88 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h)                Print screen service is supported (int 5h)                8042 keyboard services are supported (int 9h)                Serial services are supported (int 14h)                Printer services are supported (int 17h)                CGA/mono video services are supported (int 10h)                ACPI is supported                USB legacy is supported                AGP is supported                LS-120 boot is supported                ATAPI Zip drive boot is supported Handle 0x0001, DMI type 1, 25 bytes System Information        Manufacturer:        Product Name:        Version:        Serial Number:        UUID: Not Present        Wake-up Type: Power Switch Handle 0x0002, DMI type 2, 8 bytes Base Board Information        Manufacturer:        Product Name: i855GM/E-ITE8712        Version:        Serial Number: Handle 0x0003, DMI type 3, 13 bytes Chassis Information        Manufacturer:        Type: Desktop        Lock: Not Present        Version:        Serial Number:        Asset Tag:        Boot-up State: Unknown        Power Supply State: Unknown        Thermal State: Unknown        Security Status: Unknown Handle 0x0004, DMI type 4, 32 bytes Processor Information        Socket Designation: Socket 478        Type: Central Processor        Family: Other        Manufacturer: Intel        ID: D8 06 00 00 FF FB E9 AF        Version: Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor        Voltage: 1.2 V        External Clock: 100 MHz        Max Speed: 3066 MHz        Current Speed: 1600 MHz        Status: Populated, Enabled        Upgrade: ZIF Socket        L1 Cache Handle: 0x0008        L2 Cache Handle: 0x0009        L3 Cache Handle: No L3 Cache Handle 0x0005, DMI type 5, 20 bytes Memory Controller Information        Error Detecting Method: 8-bit Parity        Error Correcting Capabilities:                None        Supported Interleave: One-way Interleave        Current Interleave: One-way Interleave        Maximum Memory Module Size: 2048 MB        Maximum Total Memory Size: 4096 MB        Supported Speeds:                Other        Supported Memory Types:                Other        Memory Module Voltage: 5.0 V        Associated Memory Slots: 2                0x0006                0x0007        Enabled Error Correcting Capabilities:                None Handle 0x0006, DMI type 6, 12 bytes Memory Module Information        Socket Designation: A0        Bank Connections: 0 1        Current Speed: Unknown        Type: Other        Installed Size: 1024 MB (Double-bank Connection)        Enabled Size: 1024 MB (Double-bank Connection)        Error Status: OK Handle 0x0007, DMI type 6, 12 bytes Memory Module Information        Socket Designation: A1        Bank Connections: None        Current Speed: Unknown        Type: Unknown        Installed Size: Not Installed        Enabled Size: Not Installed        Error Status: OK Handle 0x0008, DMI type 7, 19 bytes Cache Information        Socket Designation: Internal Cache        Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 1        Operational Mode: Write Back        Location: Internal        Installed Size: 32 kB        Maximum Size: 32 kB        Supported SRAM Types:                Synchronous        Installed SRAM Type: Synchronous        Speed: Unknown        Error Correction Type: Unknown        System Type: Unknown        Associativity: Unknown Handle 0x0009, DMI type 7, 19 bytes Cache Information        Socket Designation: External Cache        Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 2        Operational Mode: Write Back        Location: External        Installed Size: 1024 kB        Maximum Size: 1024 kB        Supported SRAM Types:                Synchronous        Installed SRAM Type: Synchronous        Speed: Unknown        Error Correction Type: Unknown        System Type: Unknown        Associativity: Unknown Handle 0x000A, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: PRIMARY IDE        Internal Connector Type: On Board IDE        External Reference Designator: Not Specified        External Connector Type: None        Port Type: Other Handle 0x000B, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: SECONDARY IDE        Internal Connector Type: On Board IDE        External Reference Designator: Not Specified        External Connector Type: None        Port Type: Other Handle 0x000C, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: FDD        Internal Connector Type: On Board Floppy        External Reference Designator: Not Specified        External Connector Type: None        Port Type: 8251 FIFO Compatible Handle 0x000D, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: COM1        Internal Connector Type: 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut)        External Reference Designator:        External Connector Type: DB-9 male        Port Type: Serial Port 16450 Compatible Handle 0x000E, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: COM2        Internal Connector Type: 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut)        External Reference Designator:        External Connector Type: DB-9 male        Port Type: Serial Port 16450 Compatible Handle 0x000F, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: LPT1        Internal Connector Type: DB-25 female        External Reference Designator:        External Connector Type: DB-25 female        Port Type: Parallel Port ECP/EPP Handle 0x0010, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: Keyboard        Internal Connector Type: PS/2        External Reference Designator:        External Connector Type: PS/2        Port Type: Keyboard Port Handle 0x0011, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: PS/2 Mouse        Internal Connector Type: PS/2        External Reference Designator:        External Connector Type: PS/2        Port Type: Mouse Port Handle 0x0012, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified        Internal Connector Type: None        External Reference Designator: USB0        External Connector Type: Other        Port Type: USB Handle 0x0013, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information        Internal Reference Designator: Not Specified        Internal Connector Type: None        External Reference Designator: USB1        External Connector Type: Other        Port Type: USB Handle 0x0014, DMI type 9, 13 bytes System Slot Information        Designation: PCI0        Type: 32-bit PCI        Current Usage: In Use        Length: Long        ID: 1        Characteristics:                5.0 V is provided                PME signal is supported Handle 0x0015, DMI type 9, 13 bytes System Slot Information        Designation: PCI1        Type: 32-bit PCI        Current Usage: Available        Length: Long        ID: 2        Characteristics:                5.0 V is provided                PME signal is supported Handle 0x0016, DMI type 9, 13 bytes System Slot Information        Designation: PCI2        Type: 32-bit PCI        Current Usage: In Use        Length: Long        ID: 3        Characteristics:                5.0 V is provided                PME signal is supported Handle 0x0017, DMI type 9, 13 bytes System Slot Information        Designation: PCI3        Type: 32-bit PCI        Current Usage: In Use        Length: Long        ID: 4        Characteristics:                5.0 V is provided                PME signal is supported Handle 0x0018, DMI type 9, 13 bytes System Slot Information        Designation: AGP        Type: 32-bit AGP        Current Usage: Available        Length: Long        ID: 8        Characteristics:                5.0 V is provided Handle 0x0019, DMI type 13, 22 bytes BIOS Language Information        Installable Languages: 3                n|US|iso8859-1                n|US|iso8859-1                r|CA|iso8859-1        Currently Installed Language: n|US|iso8859-1 Handle 0x001A, DMI type 16, 15 bytes Physical Memory Array        Location: System Board Or Motherboard        Use: System Memory        Error Correction Type: None        Maximum Capacity: 2 GB        Error Information Handle: Not Provided        Number Of Devices: 2 Handle 0x001B, DMI type 17, 21 bytes Memory Device        Array Handle: 0x001A        Error Information Handle: Not Provided        Total Width: 64 bits        Data Width: 64 bits        Size: 1024 MB        Form Factor: DIMM        Set: None        Locator: A0        Bank Locator: Bank0/1        Type: SDRAM        Type Detail: Synchronous Handle 0x001C, DMI type 17, 21 bytes Memory Device        Array Handle: 0x001A        Error Information Handle: Not Provided        Total Width: Unknown        Data Width: Unknown        Size: No Module Installed        Form Factor: DIMM        Set: None        Locator: A1        Bank Locator: Bank2/3        Type: Unknown        Type Detail: Unknown Handle 0x001D, DMI type 19, 15 bytes Memory Array Mapped Address        Starting Address: 0x00000000000        Ending Address: 0x0003FFFFFFF        Range Size: 1 GB        Physical Array Handle: 0x001A        Partition Width: 0 Handle 0x001E, DMI type 20, 19 bytes Memory Device Mapped Address        Starting Address: 0x00000000000        Ending Address: 0x0003FFFFFFF        Range Size: 1 GB        Physical Device Handle: 0x001B        Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x001D        Partition Row Position: 1 Handle 0x001F, DMI type 20, 19 bytes Memory Device Mapped Address        Starting Address: 0x00000000000        Ending Address: 0x000000003FF        Range Size: 1 kB        Physical Device Handle: 0x001C        Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x001D        Partition Row Position: 1 Handle 0x0020, DMI type 32, 11 bytes System Boot Information        Status: No errors detected Handle 0x0021, DMI type 127, 4 bytes End Of Table Some hardware provides better, more thorough info. Most hardware from major manufacturers (Dell, HP, Supermicro, etc.) will list the make, model, serial number, and more, where a lot of that above is blank on that particular piece of hardware. It just pulls the DMI info the hardware makes available, which varies.

There is an alpha version available for the RS Pro, see devwiki.pfsense.org for info.

I used to use one. It would only run the RC for 1.2.3 for some reason. It was slow. I don't recommend it. I suggest getting a newer unit.

How about a SuperMicro Twin? http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/1UTwin.cfm

Zani: I suspect you will have to arrange support (or do it yourself) for the writing of a FreeBSD device driver for the USB ADSL modem. This could be quite difficult if suitable specifications for the modem are not readily available. It would likely be more cost effective (and much quicker) to replace your laptop by something more suitable. An alternative might be to use a VLAN capable switch as a "port multiplier" for your laptop, effectively giving you more NICs. This would depend on the laptop NIC being "VLAN capable".

The specs on the web page you pointed to say the NICs are Intel 82583V. I couldn't see these mentioned in the supported hardware list for FreeBSD 8.1. Take care! It might be a while before the NICs are supported in pfSense. Otherwise it looks a nice box.

I wanted to update this for future members that need help choosing hardware. I have everything but the wireless card running on 1.2.3 and its running flawlessly. Thanks again for all your help.

@jimp: You couldn't pay me enough to put a DSL or cable modem inside of a nice (read: expensive) router. It's far, far too easy for a power surge to fry the CPE, and velcro/zip ties/screws are cheap. :-) Ditto.  The broadband endpoint (DSL/Cable) is one thing I would WANT to be separate.

thanks for your reply, I will go for this board and I will report back when I receive it. /Niklas

i tried the method that CaseyBlackburn give and it works. thank you all .

For over two years now I have had pfSense (full install) running off a Transcend 1GB DOM (Disk On Module) which is flash memory (completely quiet, no heat I can detect with my fingers) on a IDE connector to plug into the motherboard IDE socket. Its been designed to act as a disk replacement (so may well give better life than flash drives for applications that do only occasional writes). From memory, the cost was a bit over 10 euros. My system has enough memory to not swap. From what other people have written in the forums I expect you would get reasonable life out a Compact Flash card (and IDE adapter) running the full version of pfSense provided you didn't swap a lot or run packages that do a lot of disk writes (e.g. web cache). For the price of flash drives currently I suspect you could easily get a couple of 4GB drives, install on one, use it as your boot drive and take a physical copy to the other drive which you could put aside as a spare in the case the install drive dies. If you don't do too many writes to the drive you could well get a good length of service from it. And it it dies, you can instantly replace it with your spare.

Squid couldn't be the cause since the package has not been installed on this system yet.

There should be. I've made a couple commits today which should have triggered a new build. It takes ~6hrs for a full builder run, give or take, so there will probably be one in the next few hours.

It would have to be using the majority of the RAM for the video if it drops the usable RAM from 512 to under 123 MB (the limit for that 128 MB error). Check the system logs after booting to see how much memory is shown.

What com port settings are you using? Often the com settings are different for the bios output hence as soon as the POST finishes and pfsense starts to boot the com port settings change and output becomes garbled. You need 9600 8,n,1 to see the pfsense ouput. Steve

It was recommended to do this under FreeBSD 7 as it doesn't differentiate between HT and real cores.  Supposedly 2.0 on FreeBSD 8 will correctly do this as it was added to FreeBSD 8.

I have a system with a Gigabyte GN-WPKG card which is controlled by the ral driver. I'm running build 2.0-BETA3 built on Mon Jul 12 19:11:41 EDT 2010 FreeBSD 8.1-RC1 The card is described as ral0: <ralink technology="" rt2560="">mem 0xef000000-0xef001fff irq 7 at device 8.0 on pci0 ral0: MAC/BBP RT2560 (rev 0x04), RF RT2525 ral0: [ITHREAD]</ralink> in the startup output. The log shows seven instances of ral0: need multicast update callback . I can see signal from this card on all four laptops in the house. I'm using WPA2 encryption, Pre Shared Key and WPA Pairwise = AES. What's different about your system and card? Is the WLAN configured as an Access Point?

@stramato: However, I am still able to access pfSense Web Configurator by typing 192.168.1.1 on my browser. Is this normal? It's probably because you have firewall rules allowing cross VLAN traffic. It's also could just be because it's another IP on the pfSense box and so it's just automatically allowed.

Soekris engineering have a PCI and a mini-PCI card: Soekris Engineering vpn1401 and vpn1411 ;)