Last updated: December 25, 2022
Do you want to know the version of your motherboard? Although computer hardware such as your RAM and your graphics card is easy to identify, things are not easy with your motherboard.
Depending on its motherboard and operating system, a few more steps are required. But luckily, it's still easy for beginners to do it. You can easily find out about its motherboard, without having to dig into the guts of your PC.
Here is the simple and easy way to identify your motherboard.
Know your motherboard with the command prompt
You can easily identify your motherboard model and serial number using Windows Command Prompt.
First of all, under Windows 10, type cmd in the search field and validate with Enter.
Another method for open command prompt is to press Windows + R keyboard buttons simultaneously and type cmd.
Then once your command window is open, enter the following command then validate with Enter.
Remember not to include spaces between modifiers like product and manufacturer, only separating them with a comma. The manufacturer and model of your motherboard. The serial number is also indicated if the manufacturer has provided it.
Know the motherboard model with system information
If you prefer a GUI-based method of knowing your motherboard, you can access Windows System Information. Windows System Information can also provide you with your motherboard details.
This is the easiest way to identify your motherboard model and brand in Windows.
- First, press the Windows key on your keyboard (a key with the Windows logo) + the R key.
- Then when the Run window opens, type msinfo32 and press Enter.
- This will open a window with all of the Windows system information.
Finally, your motherboard information should be specified next to the base card manufacturer, the base card product, and the base card version.