To check what motherboard you have, you can use several easy methods on a Windows PC:
1. Using Windows System Information Tool
- Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type msinfo32 and press Enter.
- In the System Information window, look for the following entries in the System Summary:
- BaseBoard Manufacturer (the maker of your motherboard)
- BaseBoard Product (the model name/number)
- BaseBoard Version (the version of the motherboard)
This will give you the manufacturer and model of your motherboard quickly and without installing anything
2. Using Command Prompt or PowerShell
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Open Command Prompt or PowerShell.
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Type the command:
wmic baseboard get product,Manufacturer,version -
Press Enter.
This will display the motherboard manufacturer, product name, and version
3. Using Third-Party Software
- Download and run tools like CPU-Z or Speccy.
- These programs provide detailed information about your motherboard, including BIOS version and chipset.
- CPU-Z is free and widely used for this purpose
4. Physical Inspection
- If comfortable, open your PC case and look directly on the motherboard.
- The model number and manufacturer are usually printed on the board itself.
5. Check Documentation or Box
- If you have the original motherboard box or manual, it will contain the exact model information
These methods are reliable and cover both software and hardware approaches to identify your motherboard model. The quickest and easiest is using the Windows System Information tool with msinfo32
