SteamOS - Hardware Trends (Desktops)
A project to identify most popular hardware characteristics and track their change over time based on data collected by Linux users at https://Linux-Hardware.org.
Anyone can contribute to this report by the hw-probe tool:
sudo -E hw-probe -all -uploadThis report is for one last month. Overall report since the beginning of time: TestCoverage
Period: Jul, 2022.
Contents
System
OS
Installed operating systems
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| SteamOS 3.3 | 3 | 50% |
| SteamOS 3.2 (steamdeck-main) | 3 | 50% |
OS Family
OS without a version
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| SteamOS | 6 | 100% |
Kernel
Version of the Linux kernel
| Version | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 5.13.0-valve22-1-neptune-02213-gb68995364335 | 2 | 33.33% |
| 5.13.0-valve10.1-2-neptune-dri-02144-g7fffaf925dfb | 2 | 33.33% |
| 5.18.1-arch1_testHoloISO_20220606.1811 | 1 | 16.67% |
| 5.13.0-valve21-2-neptune-02209-g2a5bdc1102a0 | 1 | 16.67% |
Kernel Family
Linux kernel without a distro release
| Version | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 5.13.0 | 5 | 83.33% |
| 5.18.1 | 1 | 16.67% |
Kernel Major Ver.
Linux kernel major version
| Version | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 5.13 | 5 | 83.33% |
| 5.18 | 1 | 16.67% |
Arch
OS architecture (x86_64, i586, etc.)
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| x86_64 | 6 | 100% |
DE
Desktop Environment
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| KDE5 | 6 | 100% |
Display Server
X11 or Wayland
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| X11 | 6 | 100% |
Display Manager
SDDM, LightDM, etc.
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 | 100% |
OS Lang
Language
| Lang | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| en_US | 4 | 66.67% |
| pt_PT | 1 | 16.67% |
| en_GB | 1 | 16.67% |
Boot Mode
EFI or BIOS
| Mode | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS | 6 | 100% |
Filesystem
Type of filesystem
| Type | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Btrfs | 6 | 100% |
Part. scheme
Scheme of partitioning
| Type | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 | 100% |
Dual Boot with Linux/BSD
Hosting more than one Linux/BSD
| Dual boot | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No | 6 | 100% |
Dual Boot (Win)
Hosting Linux and Windows
| Dual boot | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No | 6 | 100% |
Board
Vendor
Motherboard manufacturer
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte Technology | 3 | 50% |
| ASRock | 2 | 33.33% |
| ASUSTek Computer | 1 | 16.67% |
Model
Motherboard model
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI | 1 | 16.67% |
| Gigabyte H170N-WIFI | 1 | 16.67% |
| Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 | 1 | 16.67% |
| ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING | 1 | 16.67% |
| ASRock B450M-HDV R4.0 | 1 | 16.67% |
| ASRock A520M-ITX/ac | 1 | 16.67% |
Model Family
Motherboard model prefix
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte X570 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Gigabyte H170N-WIFI | 1 | 16.67% |
| Gigabyte B550 | 1 | 16.67% |
| ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING | 1 | 16.67% |
| ASRock B450M-HDV | 1 | 16.67% |
| ASRock A520M-ITX | 1 | 16.67% |
MFG Year
Motherboard manufacture year
| Year | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 50% |
| 2020 | 2 | 33.33% |
| 2019 | 1 | 16.67% |
Form Factor
Physical design of the computer
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop | 6 | 100% |
Secure Boot
Enabled or disabled
| State | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled | 6 | 100% |
Coreboot
Have coreboot on board
| Used | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No | 6 | 100% |
RAM Size
Total RAM memory
| Size in GB | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 16.01-24.0 | 4 | 66.67% |
| 32.01-64.0 | 2 | 33.33% |
RAM Used
Used RAM memory
| Used GB | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2.01-3.0 | 3 | 50% |
| 4.01-8.0 | 1 | 16.67% |
| 3.01-4.0 | 1 | 16.67% |
| 1.01-2.0 | 1 | 16.67% |
Total Drives
Number of drives on board
| Drives | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 50% |
| 2 | 2 | 33.33% |
| 1 | 1 | 16.67% |
Has CD-ROM
Has CD-ROM on board
| Presented | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No | 6 | 100% |
Has Ethernet
Has Ethernet on board
| Presented | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 6 | 100% |
Has WiFi
Has WiFi module
| Presented | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 4 | 66.67% |
| No | 2 | 33.33% |
Has Bluetooth
Has Bluetooth module
| Presented | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 5 | 83.33% |
| No | 1 | 16.67% |
Location
Country
Geographic location (country)
| Country | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 | 33.33% |
| Australia | 2 | 33.33% |
| Portugal | 1 | 16.67% |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 16.67% |
City
Geographic location (city)
| City | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 1 | 16.67% |
| Norwich | 1 | 16.67% |
| Noble Park | 1 | 16.67% |
| Mascot | 1 | 16.67% |
| Lisbon | 1 | 16.67% |
| Central | 1 | 16.67% |
Drives
Drive Vendor
Hard drive vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Drives | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seagate | 3 | 4 | 23.08% |
| Crucial | 2 | 2 | 15.38% |
| Toshiba | 1 | 1 | 7.69% |
| Samsung Electronics | 1 | 1 | 7.69% |
| Realtek Semiconductor | 1 | 1 | 7.69% |
| PNY | 1 | 1 | 7.69% |
| Micron/Crucial Technology | 1 | 1 | 7.69% |
| Kingston | 1 | 1 | 7.69% |
| GALAX | 1 | 1 | 7.69% |
| China | 1 | 1 | 7.69% |
Drive Model
Hard drive models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB | 1 | 7.14% |
| Seagate ST9320325AS 320GB | 1 | 7.14% |
| Seagate ST6000DM003-2CY186 6TB | 1 | 7.14% |
| Seagate ST4000DX001-1CE168 4TB | 1 | 7.14% |
| Seagate ST1000LM014-1EJ164 1TB | 1 | 7.14% |
| Samsung SSD 840 Series 120GB | 1 | 7.14% |
| Realtek NVMe SSD Drive 256GB | 1 | 7.14% |
| PNY CS900 120GB SSD | 1 | 7.14% |
| Micron/Crucial NVMe SSD Drive 2TB | 1 | 7.14% |
| Kingston SA400M8120G 120GB SSD | 1 | 7.14% |
| GALAX TA1D0120N 120GB | 1 | 7.14% |
| Crucial CT525MX300SSD1 528GB | 1 | 7.14% |
| Crucial CT1000BX500SSD1 1TB | 1 | 7.14% |
| China SSD 120GB | 1 | 7.14% |
HDD Vendor
Hard disk drive vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Drives | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seagate | 3 | 4 | 75% |
| Toshiba | 1 | 1 | 25% |
SSD Vendor
Solid state drive vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Drives | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial | 2 | 2 | 33.33% |
| Samsung Electronics | 1 | 1 | 16.67% |
| PNY | 1 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Kingston | 1 | 1 | 16.67% |
| China | 1 | 1 | 16.67% |
Drive Kind
HDD or SSD
| Kind | Desktops | Drives | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSD | 5 | 6 | 41.67% |
| HDD | 4 | 5 | 33.33% |
| NVMe | 2 | 2 | 16.67% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 8.33% |
Drive Connector
SATA, SAS, NVMe, etc.
| Type | Desktops | Drives | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATA | 5 | 12 | 71.43% |
| NVMe | 2 | 2 | 28.57% |
Drive Size
Size of hard drive
| Size in TB | Desktops | Drives | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01-0.5 | 5 | 5 | 45.45% |
| 0.51-1.0 | 3 | 3 | 27.27% |
| 3.01-4.0 | 1 | 1 | 9.09% |
| 1.01-2.0 | 1 | 1 | 9.09% |
| 4.01-10.0 | 1 | 1 | 9.09% |
Space Total
Amount of disk space available on the file system
| Size in GB | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| More than 3000 | 2 | 33.33% |
| 101-250 | 2 | 33.33% |
| 251-500 | 1 | 16.67% |
| 1001-2000 | 1 | 16.67% |
Space Used
Amount of used disk space
| Used GB | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-20 | 3 | 50% |
| 21-50 | 2 | 33.33% |
| 2001-3000 | 1 | 16.67% |
Malfunc. Drives
Drive models with a malfunction
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Malfunc. Drive Vendor
Vendors of faulty drives
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Malfunc. HDD Vendor
Vendors of faulty HDD drives
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Malfunc. Drive Kind
Kinds of faulty drives
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Failed Drives
Failed drive models
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Failed Drive Vendor
Failed drive vendors
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Drive Status
Number of failed and malfunc. drives
| Status | Desktops | Drives | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detected | 6 | 14 | 100% |
Storage controller
Storage Vendor
Storage controller vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 5 | 62.5% |
| Realtek Semiconductor | 1 | 12.5% |
| Micron/Crucial Technology | 1 | 12.5% |
| Intel | 1 | 12.5% |
Storage Model
Storage controller models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| AMD FCH SATA Controller [AHCI mode] | 4 | 36.36% |
| AMD 500 Series Chipset SATA Controller | 2 | 18.18% |
| Realtek RTS5763DL NVMe SSD Controller | 1 | 9.09% |
| Micron/Crucial P2 NVMe PCIe SSD | 1 | 9.09% |
| Intel Q170/Q150/B150/H170/H110/Z170/CM236 Chipset SATA Controller [AHCI Mode] | 1 | 9.09% |
| AMD FCH SATA Controller D | 1 | 9.09% |
| AMD 400 Series Chipset SATA Controller | 1 | 9.09% |
Storage Kind
Kind of storage controller (IDE, SATA, NVMe, SAS, ...)
| Kind | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| SATA | 6 | 75% |
| NVMe | 2 | 25% |
Processor
CPU Vendor
Processor vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 5 | 83.33% |
| Intel | 1 | 16.67% |
CPU Model
Processor models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-6600 CPU @ 3.30GHz | 1 | 16.67% |
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor | 1 | 16.67% |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-Core Processor | 1 | 16.67% |
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core Processor | 1 | 16.67% |
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Six-Core Processor | 1 | 16.67% |
| AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core Processor | 1 | 16.67% |
CPU Model Family
Processor model prefix
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 | 4 | 66.67% |
| Intel Core i5 | 1 | 16.67% |
| AMD Ryzen 7 | 1 | 16.67% |
CPU Cores
Number of processor cores
| Number | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
| 8 | 1 | 16.67% |
| 4 | 1 | 16.67% |
CPU Sockets
Number of sockets
| Number | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 100% |
CPU Threads
Threads per core (Hyper-Threading)
| Number | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 83.33% |
| 1 | 1 | 16.67% |
CPU Op-Modes
CPU Operation Modes (32-bit, 64-bit)
| Op mode | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 32-bit, 64-bit | 6 | 100% |
CPU Microcode
Microcode number
| Number | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 | 100% |
CPU Microarch
Microarchitecture
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Zen+ | 2 | 33.33% |
| Zen 2 | 2 | 33.33% |
| Zen 3 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Skylake | 1 | 16.67% |
Graphics
GPU Vendor
Vendors of graphics cards
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | 3 | 50% |
| AMD | 3 | 50% |
GPU Model
Graphics card models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| AMD Navi 23 [Radeon RX 6600/6600 XT/6600M] | 2 | 33.33% |
| Nvidia TU117 [GeForce GTX 1650] | 1 | 16.67% |
| Nvidia TU116 [GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER] | 1 | 16.67% |
| Nvidia GM204 [GeForce GTX 970] | 1 | 16.67% |
| AMD Ellesmere [Radeon RX 470/480/570/570X/580/580X/590] | 1 | 16.67% |
GPU Combo
Combinations of graphics cards
| Name | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x Nvidia | 3 | 50% |
| 1 x AMD | 3 | 50% |
GPU Driver
Free vs proprietary
| Driver | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary | 3 | 50% |
| Free | 3 | 50% |
GPU Memory
Total video memory
| Size in GB | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 3 | 50% |
| 3.01-4.0 | 2 | 33.33% |
| 5.01-6.0 | 1 | 16.67% |
Monitor
Monitor Vendor
Monitor vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Sony | 2 | 40% |
| ViewSonic | 1 | 20% |
| Samsung Electronics | 1 | 20% |
| Dell | 1 | 20% |
Monitor Model
Monitor models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic VX3276-QHD VSCE635 2560x1440 698x393mm 31.5-inch | 1 | 20% |
| Sony TV SNYEE01 1920x1080 | 1 | 20% |
| Sony TV *00 SNY8204 3840x2160 1218x685mm 55.0-inch | 1 | 20% |
| Samsung Electronics LCD Monitor SAM0A7D 1920x1080 890x500mm 40.2-inch | 1 | 20% |
| Dell E2420H DELF11B 1920x1080 527x296mm 23.8-inch | 1 | 20% |
Monitor Resolution
Monitor screen resolution
| Resolution | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1920x1080 (FHD) | 3 | 60% |
| 3840x2160 (4K) | 1 | 20% |
| 2560x1440 (QHD) | 1 | 20% |
Monitor Diagonal
Diagonal size in inches
| Inches | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 1 | 20% |
| 65 | 1 | 20% |
| 48 | 1 | 20% |
| 31 | 1 | 20% |
| 23 | 1 | 20% |
Monitor Width
Physical width
| Width in mm | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1001-1500 | 2 | 40% |
| 601-700 | 1 | 20% |
| 501-600 | 1 | 20% |
| 1501-2000 | 1 | 20% |
Aspect Ratio
Proportional relationship between the width and the height
| Ratio | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 16/9 | 5 | 100% |
Monitor Area
Area in inch²
| Area in inch² | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| More than 1000 | 3 | 60% |
| 351-500 | 1 | 20% |
| 201-250 | 1 | 20% |
Pixel Density
Pixels per inch
| Density | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 51-100 | 3 | 60% |
| 1-50 | 2 | 40% |
Multiple Monitors
Total monitors connected
| Total | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 100% |
Network
Net Controller Vendor
Controller vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Realtek Semiconductor | 4 | 57.14% |
| Intel | 3 | 42.86% |
Net Controller Model
Controller models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller | 4 | 36.36% |
| Intel I211 Gigabit Network Connection | 2 | 18.18% |
| Realtek RTL88x2bu [AC1200 Techkey] | 1 | 9.09% |
| Intel Wireless 8260 | 1 | 9.09% |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 | 1 | 9.09% |
| Intel Ethernet Connection (2) I219-V | 1 | 9.09% |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168NGW [Stone Peak] | 1 | 9.09% |
Wireless Vendor
Wireless vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | 3 | 75% |
| Realtek Semiconductor | 1 | 25% |
Wireless Model
Wireless models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Realtek RTL88x2bu [AC1200 Techkey] | 1 | 25% |
| Intel Wireless 8260 | 1 | 25% |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 | 1 | 25% |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168NGW [Stone Peak] | 1 | 25% |
Ethernet Vendor
Ethernet vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Realtek Semiconductor | 4 | 66.67% |
| Intel | 2 | 33.33% |
Ethernet Model
Ethernet models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller | 4 | 57.14% |
| Intel I211 Gigabit Network Connection | 2 | 28.57% |
| Intel Ethernet Connection (2) I219-V | 1 | 14.29% |
Net Controller Kind
Ethernet, WiFi or modem
| Kind | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 6 | 60% |
| WiFi | 4 | 40% |
Used Controller
Currently used network controller
| Kind | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 5 | 83.33% |
| WiFi | 1 | 16.67% |
NICs
Total network controllers on board
| Total | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 50% |
| 2 | 2 | 33.33% |
| 3 | 1 | 16.67% |
IPv6
IPv6 vs IPv4
| Used | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 3 | 50% |
| No | 3 | 50% |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Vendor
Controller vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | 3 | 60% |
| Cambridge Silicon Radio | 1 | 20% |
| Broadcom | 1 | 20% |
Bluetooth Model
Controller models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Wireless-AC 3168 Bluetooth | 1 | 20% |
| Intel Bluetooth wireless interface | 1 | 20% |
| Intel AX200 Bluetooth | 1 | 20% |
| Cambridge Silicon Radio Bluetooth Dongle (HCI mode) | 1 | 20% |
| Broadcom BCM20702A0 Bluetooth 4.0 | 1 | 20% |
Sound
Sound Vendor
Sound card vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 5 | 55.56% |
| Nvidia | 3 | 33.33% |
| Intel | 1 | 11.11% |
Sound Model
Sound card models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| AMD Starship/Matisse HD Audio Controller | 3 | 25% |
| AMD Navi 21/23 HDMI/DP Audio Controller | 2 | 16.67% |
| AMD Family 17h (Models 00h-0fh) HD Audio Controller | 2 | 16.67% |
| Nvidia TU116 High Definition Audio Controller | 1 | 8.33% |
| Nvidia TU107 GeForce GTX 1650 High Definition Audio Controller | 1 | 8.33% |
| Nvidia GM204 High Definition Audio Controller | 1 | 8.33% |
| Intel 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family HD Audio Controller | 1 | 8.33% |
| AMD Ellesmere HDMI Audio [Radeon RX 470/480 / 570/580/590] | 1 | 8.33% |
Memory
Memory Vendor
Memory module vendors
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Memory Model
Memory module models
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Memory Kind
Memory module kinds
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Memory Form Factor
Physical design of the memory module
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Memory Size
Memory module size
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Memory Speed
Memory module speed
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Printers & scanners
Printer Vendor
Printer device vendors
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Printer Model
Printer device models
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Scanner Vendor
Scanner device vendors
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Scanner Model
Scanner device models
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Camera
Camera Vendor
Camera device vendors
| Vendor | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 1 | 100% |
Camera Model
Camera device models
| Model | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 5/5C/5S/6/SE | 1 | 100% |
Security
Fingerprint Vendor
Fingerprint sensor vendors
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Fingerprint Model
Fingerprint sensor models
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Chipcard Vendor
Chipcard module vendors
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Chipcard Model
Chipcard module models
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Unsupported
Unsupported Devices
Total unsupported devices on board
| Total | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 83.33% |
| 1 | 1 | 16.67% |
Unsupported Device Types
Types of unsupported devices
| Type | Desktops | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Net/wireless | 1 | 100% |