How do you find out what motherboard you have in your system?

Answer 1

There are a couple of ways. You could actually open the computer and look... generally the motherboard model will be silk-screened somewhere onto the board itself. Alternatively, you could run a diagnostic program such as PC Wizard which will query the motherboard for information that will let it figure out the specific model. Finally, it's possible that the boot screen itself will tell you.

Answer 2

There are two simple ways of finding out the make of your motherboard.

First take off the side panel, of your pc, and you will find the make and model number printed in white on the board.

If you dont feel confident in doing this, then you can download a program such as Belarc Advisor (which is free).

Run this program, and it will give you the in's and out's of your pc. Top right hand corner, it tells you the make and model of your board.

Further on down, it gives you the details on the rest of your hardware.

Hope this helps

be safe

nige

Cadishead Computers

Answer 3

If asked to identify the form factor of a motherboard, the two criteria you can use to help identify the board are the location of the CPU and expansion slots and the type of power connection used for the motherboard. Answer: ATX FORM FACTOR If you imagine holding the ATX motherboard in your hands, in front of your face, with the expansion slots at the top, they would run horizontally 1. Size of board: 12" x 9.6"(approximately) 2. Location of memory slots: left hand side running up and down, to the left of the CPU socket. 3. Location of power connection: left hand side running up and down to the left of the memory slot. This can change depending on the board what's more important is the pin connection which will identify its self as an ATX power connection. 4. Power connection pin count---(P1 connector): 20 pin, 24 pin(for PCI express-which needs more power these boards are with 24 power pin connections are known as Enhanced ATX motherboards) NOTE: Sometimes you may see a block of 4 pin connection somewhere on the board for extra power option. 5. Location of onboard peripheral connections: Example: (keyboard, mouse, monitor) Right hand side running up and down to the right of the CPU socket 6.Soft power---(Software enable ): A feature available with ATX motherboards, allowing the Operating system to send a signal to the motherboard to power off the computer 7. CPU: is Squared not sitting off to the side (BTX Motherboards CPU socket is kind of at an angle) Note: Sometimes locations can change depending on manufactures, what's important to remember is that the basic locations of the components tend to be the same. Micro ATX Form Factor:Same as the Full size ATX Motherboard Expect: 1. Smaller size 9.6" x 9.6" (approximately) 2. Usually but not always a smaller power supply Note: this micro ATX is usually used in smaller cased computers like slim line You can use a Daughter Card or Riser Card to expanded peripheral inputs sideways BTX Form Factor: If you imagine holding the BTX motherboard in your hands, in front of your face, with the expansion slots at the top, they would run horizontally 1. Location of memory slots: At the bottom running in the same direction as the expansion slots. 2. CPU: is at an angle not squared kind of cocked eyed (ATX Motherboards CPU socket sits squared) 3.Location of onboard peripheral connections: Example: (keyboard, mouse, monitor) Left hand bottom side running up and down to the left of the CPU socket

Answer 4

hey ... the type of your motherbord should be displayed when starting the computer ... maybe it flashes for a short time, maybe you see some logo until your system is loaded

but anyway you should be able to load the BIOS, which is your motherboards most basic system

when starting your computer watch close what text appears, at the bottom some highlighted instructions should appear ... like "Press DEL to enter setup" ... or maybe F4 or something like that ...

so ... when starting the computer you can start That key and BIOS should appear ... all is blue ... you have the basic setup of what your computer is ...

with the left, right up down key navigate through the tabs ... somewhere (not every BIOS is the same so i cannot really give you an instruction where you find it) you see Motherboard: [the name of your motherboard] (write it up, you will not be able to recall it - )

you should go out of the BIOS: ESC, but you dont need to save because you didnt save anything, the computer restarts, your system starts, Google your motherboard

this is it :)

Answer 5

OPTION 1 : Go to START => ALL PROGRAMS => ACCESSORIES => SYSTEM TOOLS => SYSTEM INFORMATION => System Model: is your ANSWER!!!

OPTION 2: Usually it will be printed physically on the motherboard. The location is different on all motherboards but it will almost always be on the front with all of the components. You can easily get to this by removing the case side. This may manufacturer's warrenties though so keep that in mind if there is a seal tape on it.

If you cannot find it which is common on pre-built computers such as Dell, HP, Gateway, etc. You can goto the manufacturer's webite support area and do a search to bring up drivers and such for your computer. You will then find a Technical Specs sheet that will tell you. This works for most manufactures.

You also have the option to call the Manufacturer and ask them.

Answer 6

You need to be more specific, give the brand and what you are trying to configure. It could be memory, jumpers, CPU, adding a drive or power supply.

Answer 7

With a hardware analysis tool, e.g. CPU-Z.

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

There are other tools that will do the same thing, such as Sandra, Belarc Advisor, etc.

Answer 8

There are three different methods used to configure a motherboard. These methods are the use of DIP switches, jumpers, and CMOS setup.

Answer 9

Take out your motherboard out of the computer and run a search on the serial number.