vuCPUSerialNo()
vuCPUSerialNo(), CSTRING
Description
Returns the CPU serial number. Valid only for Intel Pentium III processors. On Pentium IV and newer, a consistent number may be returned, but it is not the actual CPU serial number and is not guaranteed to be unique.
Parameters
| Parameter |
Data Type |
Description |
| None |
|
This function takes no parameters |
Returns
A null-terminated CSTRING containing the CPU serial number.
Example
MESSAGE('CPU Serial Number = ' & vuCPUSerialNo())
Notes
- Only Pentium III processors return a valid serial number.
- On Pentium IV processors, the returned value is not the CPU serial number and may not be unique.
- This function may be disabled in BIOS or by system configuration.