motherboard

task · 07-28-2003, 04:15 PM

How can I tell which motherboard I have without opening my computer up?

moonwalker · 07-29-2003, 08:48 AM

It looks like there are ways to figure this out without
opening. I haven't done this myself but maybe you should.

A little research on google brought me to this site.
Read their replies, maybe they'd help. But like I said,
I haven't done it myself personally. It doesn't seem hard though.

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Hard..._20673999.html

Good Luck

adrianxw · 07-29-2003, 09:10 AM

When I reboot my machine, the black and white BIOS screen that comes up before it starts loading Windows has the motherboard type on it, together with the processor and memory details. Trouble is, it doesn't stay on the screen very long, so you may have to try a few times!

Alternatively, look for a program called "SiSoft Sandra", this will tell you a huge amount about your system, it's well worth having. It is free for personal use.

You can get Sandra here.

FloatingPoint · 07-30-2003, 08:26 AM

Belarc Advisor is handy yet small.

Fountain · 07-30-2003, 12:25 PM

..or even simpler, google for aida32.

This tells you MB info along with software licenses, CPU speeds and we,, everything. Even gives you web links for the manufacturers.

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task Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 66	motherboard How can I tell which motherboard I have without opening my computer up?
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moonwalker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 282	It looks like there are ways to figure this out without opening. I haven't done this myself but maybe you should. A little research on google brought me to this site. Read their replies, maybe they'd help. But like I said, I haven't done it myself personally. It doesn't seem hard though. http://www.experts-exchange.com/Hard..._20673999.html Good Luck
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adrianxw It's full of stars Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,833	When I reboot my machine, the black and white BIOS screen that comes up before it starts loading Windows has the motherboard type on it, together with the processor and memory details. Trouble is, it doesn't stay on the screen very long, so you may have to try a few times! Alternatively, look for a program called "SiSoft Sandra", this will tell you a huge amount about your system, it's well worth having. It is free for personal use. You can get Sandra here. __________________ Wave upon wave of demented avengers march cheerfully out of obscurity unto the dream.
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Fountain Much older and wiser Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Engeeeerland Posts: 1,158	..or even simpler, google for aida32. This tells you MB info along with software licenses, CPU speeds and we,, everything. Even gives you web links for the manufacturers. __________________ Such is life.
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