If the PC user does not know the brand of his motherboard, he will not be able to select the appropriate hardware. For example, to buy a video card, you need to know what kind of video card connection interface the motherboard is equipped with. It is also impossible to pick up RAM if you do not know what memory frequency the motherboard supports. If a person knows the model of his motherboard, he will have fewer problems with the choice of components.
Necessary
Computer, motherboard, BIOS Agent application, TuneUpUtilities application, Internet access
Instructions
Step 1
Very often, the motherboard model is displayed when the computer is turned on. This is the very first picture the user sees. In this case, you can simply rewrite or remember the model of your motherboard.
Step 2
If you were provided with all the technical documentation when you bought a computer, you should have a booklet that contains a complete description of your motherboard. Its model, characteristics and functionality. Just see your motherboard model in this manual.
Step 3
If you do not have such a guide, you need to resort to the next method. It will accurately help you determine the motherboard model on your computer. Search the Internet for the BIOS Agent application and install it. Run the program and click on the Get BIOS Info line, then click on the Save line. All information about the main components of the computer will be saved in a text file. Open this file and look at the name of the motherboard.
Step 4
If you need not only to know the brand of the motherboard, but also additional information to it, you will need a program that will show in detail information about all installed equipment. Download the TuneUpUtilities application from the Internet and install it. Run and select the Fix proвlems tab, then click on Show system information, after - on the line system devices. Detailed information about the motherboard appears. Its manufacturer, model and socket version.
Step 5
If you do not want to install applications and "rummage" in technical documentation, just open the lid of the system unit, after turning off the computer. For information on the manufacturer and model of the motherboard, look directly at it. This information is indicated in large print in the lower left corner on the board itself.
