This article shows the starting methods configuration and the use of System Information in IGEL OS. Through System Information, you can obtain information regarding the operating system of your device, the installed system components, internal and connected hardware, and the network. You can also measure the performance of your device using various benchmarks.

An administrator password is required by default to start System Information if Use Password is enabled under Security > Password. For details, see Password.

The password requirement can be changed through the Password protection option in the starting methods configuration. 


Menu path: Accessories > System Information



You can configure the starting methods for an easy access of the System Information.

The starting methods parameters are described under Starting Methods for Apps. 

Using System Information

 Start System Information.



To obtain system information regarding a specific component of your IGEL OS device, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to the desired area, e.g. Computer > Operating System.
    The information regarding the desired area will be shown.

  2. To send the information shown, e.g. to the IGEL Support, click Copy to Clipboard.
    The information is on your clipboard. With Paste or [Ctrl] + [V], you can paste the information into an e-mail or a web form.

You can use the System Information function to find out the Vendor ID and Product ID of your connected hardware. They are required, for example, if you want to configure Device Rules under Setup > Devices > USB Access Control. For more information, see USB Access Control.