Native Method
Probably the quickest and easiest way to discover your motherboard model is by using Windows’ System Information utility. In Windows 10 you can access this menu by going to Start, typing “System Information” and running the application. Alternatively, hit the Windows key + R to open the Run window, then type “msinfo32” and hit Enter. Those on older Windows PCs can use the Run command above, or within the Start menu, click on: All Programs > Accessories > System Tools, then the System Information utility. Within System Information you’ll find your motherboard make and model in the System Summary section:
Third-party Software
Not only are third-party system profile apps usually free, but they offer a wealth of system information all in one place. One of the most popular and arguably the best, is CPU-Z, which you can download here. You’ll find out more about your hardware using CPU-Z than from Windows’ built-in utility, making it a must-have among PC enthusiasts and tinkerers.
Another excellent piece of software for identifying your motherboard model while also offering a host of other information is Belarc Advisor. Like CPU-Z, it analyzes a system to build a profile of your installed hardware but also includes a summary of your system’s software. It even shows Microsoft hotfixes and missing security updates. Another difference is that the findings are presented in your web browser. You can download the latest version of Belarc Advisor here.
There’s another great utility called Speccy. It will show you find more information than what Windows offers, but an added bonus is that it displays the temperatures of your different components. You can download Speccy here.
Command Prompt
If you want to go old school, you can always find out your motherboard model via the command prompt using the Windows instrumentation Command-line (WMIC). Open the command prompt, then type: wmic baseboard get product,manufacturer,version,serialnumber This will display the board manufacturer, model number, version, and, if available, the serial number.
Visual Identification
Useful if you’ve got an old motherboard lying around but have lost the box. Virtually all modern mobos have the model number silkscreened somewhere on the board. Though on some older motherboards this may be obscured by components, requiring a bit of leg work. Alternatively, it may be printed on a piece of attached paper. Don’t be surprised if the manufacturer’s name doesn’t appear on some boards. Once you find your motherboard number, you may want to update your drivers. Just head over to our library of driver downloads to find your make and model.
