How to Check Your Motherboard Model, the Easy Way

The motherboard is arguably the most important component of your PC. It’s the motherboard that dictates the type of hardware you’ll be able to use, so it’s important to know your exact model. This knowledge can come in handy when you’re building a new PC, upgrading your existing computer, or even just updating your drivers.

You may be accustomed to searching for components within your system, but the methods used to check your GPU model won’t always apply to the motherboard. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a list of all the methods to check your motherboard model in Windows, and it will only take a few minutes.

Check with system information

This is by far the easiest method to check your motherboard model. It takes a minute and is as simple as possible.

Step 1: Your first step is to access System information under Windows. This can be done in several ways.

The easiest option is to type System information in the Windows search bar, then tap it or press Enter. Alternatively, you can access it manually by going to the Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Tools > System Information.

Finally, you can press the the Windows and the A. keys on your keyboard to open Run, then type msinfo32 and click OK.

All of these paths take you to the same place: system information.

2nd step: Regardless of which path you took to get here, you are now in the System Information section of Windows.

To find out your motherboard model, look for the following: Skirting board manufacturer and skirting board product. Under Manufacturer you will find out which company made your motherboard and under Product you will see the exact model. That’s all you need to know!

In most cases this should be enough and you shouldn’t have to dig any further. However, if this doesn’t work for some reason, let’s explore your other options.

Check with third-party software

If you don’t want to bother with different settings and options, you can simply download a quick and easy tool that will do the job for you. The most popular options for checking your motherboard include HWiNFO and CPU-Z, and both of these options can be useful for other purposes, such as monitoring your system’s performance and temperatures.

Step 1: First, download the program of your choice. For the purposes of this article we will use HWiNFO, but you can also use CPU-Z. Both are free to download.

When it comes to HWiNFO, you can choose between a portable download (that is, a download that will not need to be installed) and a regular installation. Either one works fine.

2nd step: Once you have downloaded HWiNFO, launch the program. An overwhelming amount of information will be presented to you, but for now you only care about the Motherboard section.

Two windows will appear: the System Summary window and the main HWiNFO window. In the first you will see the Motherboard section right in the middle, with information about your card, including manufacturer, model, and chipset.

In the main window, simply click on the Motherboard on the left side to get a detailed overview of everything related to your motherboard.

There’s a lot more great information in programs like this, so while you’re here, spend some time thinking about it if you’re interested. For example, you can use HWiNFO to check your CPU temperature or measure your PC’s power consumption.

Check with Command Prompt

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can use Windows Command Prompt to check your motherboard model. It’s a little more advanced than the previous two methods, but only takes a few minutes.

Step 1: Start by opening the Command Prompt. To do this, type Command Prompt In Windows SearchSO right click above and select Execute as administrator.

2nd step: With the Command Prompt up and running, type the following:

wmic plinth get product, manufacturer

You can also just copy and paste it if that’s easier for you.

Press Enter. Windows will give you your motherboard model shortly after, just like it would in System Information.

Check with PowerShell

If for some reason you prefer to use Windows PowerShell to check your motherboard rather than Command Prompt, this can be done very quickly.

Step 1: Launch Windows PowerShell by typing PowerShell in the Windows Search. Then make sure to right click on it and select Execute as administrator.

2nd step: In the PowerShell window, paste the following:

Get-WmiObject Win32_BaseBoard | Format-Table – Automotive manufacturer, product, serial number, version

Press Enter to execute the command. PowerShell will then come back with a bunch of information, and some of it may be empty even though it shouldn’t be. However, what you are really interested in is the information under Maker And Productwhich discloses your motherboard model.

Check the box and order history

Whether you bought a pre-built PC or built a computer yourself, the information about the type of motherboard you’re using is out there somewhere. Here are some options to consider.

First, in the case of custom PCs, check if you still have the box. This is an obvious solution that could solve all your problems easily.

Next, for pre-built and custom computers, start searching for receipts and order history. Log in to your account at the retailer(s) you used and check. Call them if nothing happens. In the case of pre-builts, once you find the exact model of your computer, finding the motherboard should be easy: just enter the model into a search engine and add specifications.

Open the folder

If you have a desktop computer, your last resort is to open the case and then physically check the motherboard. Remember, if you have a pre-built model, your warranty may depend on you never opening the case, so be sure to check that first. Laptop users should stick to the methods listed above because the motherboard model is not as easily discernible on laptops.

Assuming your PC case has a glass side panel, you may be able to look inside and see the motherboard model. Almost all the best motherboards will have their manufacturer and model written somewhere on the front. If you don’t see it, turn off your PC and ground yourself by using an anti-static wrist strap or by touching the metal chassis of your PC with your bare hands.

Remove the side panel and look closely at your motherboard. If any components are in the way, you may need to remove them, so keep our guide to building a PC handy to put things back together when you’re done.

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