A motherboard is a complex printed circuit board on which all the important elements of a personal computer are attached: processor, RAM. In addition, additional expansion modules are installed on the motherboard, such as: video card, sound card, etc. Usually, knowledge of the motherboard model is required to install the drivers. The easiest method to determine the model of the motherboard is to study the documentation for the computer. But if it is not at hand, then you can recognize the model in several ways.
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to remove one of the side covers of your computer. After you see the motherboard, take a good look at it. The model and manufacturer should be written on it. On different models of motherboards, the location of the stickers is different, you can see the inscriptions between the processor and RAM, under the video card slot or next to the processor.
The advantages of this method: you do not need to install additional programs, the accuracy of the model definition.
Disadvantages: labor intensity.
Step 2
After turning on the computer, you can see the model of the motherboard during the boot process (usually on the first or second screensaver).
Advantages: lightness and precision.
Disadvantages: Sometimes the motherboard does not support this function.
Step 3
If your computer has a Windows operating system, then you can use special programs (for example, CPU-Z, Everest, Astra32). With their help, you will receive the most accurate information.
If you have Linux installed, you can use the Top program, which is used as a processor manager on your computer.
Advantages: reliability, convenience.
Disadvantages: installation of additional programs.
