When installing the latest BIOS and the latest drivers for your motherboard, you need to know the exact device model. But this is not so easy to do if the computer is under warranty and there are security seals on the bolts - that is, you cannot look at the board without violating the warranty. In this case, you need to look at the motherboard model using software tools.
Necessary
- - computer;
- - the Internet;
- - the Everest program.
Instructions
Step 1
Click the Start button and select Run. Type dxdiag on the line and press enter on your keyboard. This command will call the DirectX utility, which will display complete information about the computer and its components. The first tab "System" contains the main parameters - current time and date, computer name and operating system. Slightly below in the field "Computer manufacturer" and "Computer model" are the required data - the exact model of the motherboard.
Step 2
You can also find out your motherboard model by going into BIOS when you boot your computer. To do this, immediately after switching on, press the Del button (on some computers it can be the F2 or Esc buttons). To immediately enter the BIOS, you need to press the desired key after turning on or restarting the computer, that is, as soon as it starts to boot.
Step 3
There are utility programs that can also collect and display the necessary information, such as Everest, SiSoftware Sandra, Bios Agent and others. They can be easily found on the Internet and installed on a computer. You can find the Everest program on the website www.softportal.com. Install this software on your computer. As soon as you run the utility, a window will open in front of you, in which a list of all devices and parameters of your computer will be presented. Select the tabs you need and see the relevant information
Step 4
It is also worth noting that this program, if used incorrectly, can harm your computer, so it is worth working with it more carefully. It is not worth updating the BIOS if you do not know the exact model of your motherboard. Firmware mismatch can lead to failure of the motherboard itself. In the end, a complete description of the components should be indicated in the warranty card for the computer, which should have been given to you upon purchase.
