{"id":1231,"date":"2020-07-17T08:06:11","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T08:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2021-06-14T08:46:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T08:46:22","slug":"what-motherboard-do-i-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/motherboard\/what-motherboard-do-i-have\/","title":{"rendered":"What Motherboard Do I Have (A Guide for Windows and Linux)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The motherboard is the component onto which you mount your other components including RAM, Storage, CPU, and GPU. So it goes without saying that it's a <a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/motherboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"vital part (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">vital part<\/a> of your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to upgrade your PC build, do some troubleshooting or find out what special overclocking or fan control features you have access to then it's worthwhile to know the make and model of your motherboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, I'm going to walk you through a few different ways for finding the answer to the question: \u201cWhat Motherboard do I have?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6610f561e3495\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6610f561e3495\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/motherboard\/what-motherboard-do-i-have\/#How_to_Find_Motherboard_Model_Windows_10_8_and_7\" title=\"How to Find Motherboard Model (Windows 10, 8 and 7)\">How to Find Motherboard Model (Windows 10, 8 and 7)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/motherboard\/what-motherboard-do-i-have\/#Check_Using_the_Command_Prompt\" title=\"Check Using the Command Prompt\">Check Using the Command Prompt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/motherboard\/what-motherboard-do-i-have\/#Check_using_System_Information_Utility\" title=\"Check using System Information Utility\">Check using System Information Utility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/motherboard\/what-motherboard-do-i-have\/#Check_Using_the_Documentation\" title=\"Check Using the Documentation\">Check Using the Documentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/motherboard\/what-motherboard-do-i-have\/#Check_Using_Third-Party_Mobo_Detector_Tools\" title=\"Check Using Third-Party Mobo Detector Tools\">Check Using Third-Party Mobo Detector Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/motherboard\/what-motherboard-do-i-have\/#How_to_Find_Motherboard_Model_If_Youre_Using_Linux\" title=\"How to Find Motherboard Model If You&#039;re Using Linux\">How to Find Motherboard Model If You're Using Linux<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/motherboard\/what-motherboard-do-i-have\/#Perform_a_Physical_Check\" title=\"Perform a Physical Check\">Perform a Physical Check<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_Motherboard_Model_Windows_10_8_and_7\"><\/span>How to Find Motherboard Model (Windows 10, 8 and 7)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Using_the_Command_Prompt\"><\/span>Check Using the Command Prompt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The command prompt is always an excellent tool for looking up information about your computer's hardware. Here\u2019s how you can use it to check your motherboard\u2019s specs and info:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Bring up the Command Prompt<\/strong> - If you're using Windows 10, you can simply type cmd on the search bar to find the Command Prompt. Alternatively, you can bring up the Run program by pressing the Windows and R together and then type 'cmd' in the input.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/command-prompt.jpg\" alt=\"command prompt\" class=\"wp-image-1245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/command-prompt.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/command-prompt-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Prompt the <a href=\"http:\/\/net-informations.com\/q\/mis\/wmic.html#:~:text=WMIC%20is%20the%20abbreviation%20of,interfaces%20and%20through%20batch%20scripts.\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Windows Management Interface Command (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Windows Management Interface Command<\/a><\/strong> - Once you've got a Command Prompt window open, type in the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>wmic baseboard get product, manufacturer, version, serial number<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember not to add any whitespaces between the filters and only separate them using commas. If you type in the command correctly, the Command Prompt should print out all the requested information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_using_System_Information_Utility\"><\/span>Check using System Information Utility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerhope.com\/jargon\/s\/sysinfo.htm\" target=\"_blank\">System Information Utility<\/a> is a free tool for windows that allows you to view information about your computer's hardware, drivers, and certain software. We can use it to pull up the specs on your motherboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><strong>Open the program<\/strong> - if you're using Windows 10 or 8, you can bring up the Run program and type in 'msinfo32'. If you're using Windows 7, open the Start Menu, click on All Programs &gt; Accessories &gt; System Tools &gt; System Information.<\/li><li><strong>Find info on your motherboard<\/strong> - The utility will list information on all sorts of hardware. Peruse through the list until you come across either 'Motherboard manufacturer' or 'BaseBoard Manufacturer'. Below that, you'll also find the Model (often listed as 'Product' and 'Version' of your motherboard.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/System-Information-Utility.jpg\" alt=\"System Information Utility\" class=\"wp-image-1240\" width=\"700\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/System-Information-Utility.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/System-Information-Utility-300x152.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption><br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is the motherboard model not available on the utility?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering \u2018why is my mobo not showing up on the System Information Utility?\u2019, the answer is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The System Information Utility may not be the best method to detect motherboard details if you're using an <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerhope.com\/jargon\/o\/oem.htm\" target=\"_blank\">OEM<\/a> computer like HP, ASUS or Dell. This is because they might be using a motherboard made by another manufacturer for their computer they'll often brand it as their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're using a computer from non-OEM brands like MSI or Gigabyte, then using this tool should be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Using_the_Documentation\"><\/span>Check Using the Documentation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an OEM computer, then the best approach might be to just refer the documentation for it. &nbsp;Simply type the make and model of your computer into google and open up the page for it on the manufacturer's website. In the specifications tab or a downloadable PDF of the manual, you'll find the technical details on the motherboard. If only the make and model of the motherboard is listed, try looking for the information you need in the motherboard manufacturer's site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Using_Third-Party_Mobo_Detector_Tools\"><\/span>Check Using Third-Party Mobo Detector Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the above methods haven't worked for you or you'd like to have more information on your motherboard then try using a third-party tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CPU-Z<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CPU-Z is a software that gives you a detailed summary of your computer's hardware. Not only is it reliable and easy to use, but it's also free to download!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) <strong>Install CPU-Z<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuid.com\/softwares\/cpu-z.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Download CPU-Z<\/a> from their official website and go through the installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) <strong>Open the Program<\/strong> - CPU-Z's interface is extremely user-friendly. Looking up details on your Motherboard is as easy as clicking on the 'Mainboard' Tab on the very top of the interface. In there you'll see a whole bunch of useful information including the Manufacturer, Model, and Chipset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Belarc Advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belarc Advisor is another free software for getting details on your PC's hardware. It works a bit differently from CPU-Z in that it doesn't have an interface with tabs that display information on different components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather, it performs an analysis and display results on your browser. Don't worry though, it doesn't send your data to a web server. Instead, it simply pulls up a local file. Belarc Advisor is very easy to use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belarc.com\/products_belarc_advisor\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Download Belarc Advisor<\/a> from their official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Click 'Run' when prompted and the software will install automatically. It'll configure a profile of your hardware and software and once their done, your web browser will be launched to display them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The profiles will have headers for each component. Look for the header that says \u2018Main Circuit Board\u2019 for information on your motherboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_Motherboard_Model_If_Youre_Using_Linux\"><\/span>How to Find Motherboard Model If You're Using Linux<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to check motherboard information if you\u2019re a Linux user:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Bring up the Terminal - this can be done by using the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Access dmidecode - type in the following command on the terminal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>sudo dmidecode -t 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019re using the Sudo command, you may be prompted to enter a password. This should be the same password you use to log into the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The terminal will print out information on your motherboard, including the make, model, and serial number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perform_a_Physical_Check\"><\/span>Perform a Physical Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're not able to use software to determine what type of motherboard you have, you can always perform a physical check. In cases where your PC won't start up, then this is pretty much the only option you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is to open up your computer and check what model name is printed on your motherboard. The name can be printed in different locations, depending on the make and model of the brand. Hence, I can't pinpoint an exact spot that you should check. However, based on my experience with motherboards, I've found some common spots to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Underneath the RAM module slots<\/li><li>Underneath the graphics card<\/li><li>Between the processor and the graphics card<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The model name is easy to distinguish from any other text because it's usually much larger and bolded. If you have the box your motherboard came in, then you don't even have to open up your computer. The model information will be printed on a label somewhere on the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever asked yourself:\u00a0 \u201cwhat is my motherboard model?\u201d, you can now find the answer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The motherboard is the component onto which you mount your other components including RAM, Storage, CPU, and GPU. So it goes without saying that it's a vital part of your computer. 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