How to Check What Motherboard I Have in Windows 11

The motherboard is an integral part of a PC, and it works as the framework for all the components. However, there might be instances where you might need to know what motherboard do you have on your system. There are various ways to check what motherboard you have on your PC. If you want to figure out the motherboard is on your PC or your laptop, then you are at the right place.

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In this article, we will be discussing how you can find the information of the motherboard on your PC/Laptop. 

Finding Motherboard On PC/Laptop Using Command Prompt

The first way to find your PC’s motherboard is by using the command prompt. Using the command prompt, you can easily check out your PC’s motherboard. To do so, follow the steps given below-

• In the start menu, search for the command prompt and open it. 
• Now in the command prompt, type the command wmic baseboard get product, Manufacturer, and execute the command. After you execute the command, the name and model of the motherboard will be displayed on the command prompt terminal.

Check The Motherboard Using System Information

You can also find what motherboard you are using from the System information. System information displays the information about the hardware that your computer is using. To check the motherboard information using the System Information, follow the steps given below-

• Press the Windows button on your keyboard, or click on the start icon to open the Start Menu on your PC. Now, search for System Information in the start menu and open it.
• Now in the System Summary section, look for the option ‘Motherboard Manufacturer,’ or ‘Baseboard Manufacturer.’ If you cannot find it, you can search for it using the search bar that you see at the bottom of the System Information window. 
• You will find the information about the Motherboard next to the ‘Baseboard/ Motherboard Manufacturer.’ You will find the manufacturer’s name and model. 

This method may appear to be simple, but it is possible that you will not be able to obtain information about the motherboard you are using. Many times, the system information shows the manufacturer’s name, not the motherboard’s model and brand.

This method is easy, but you might or might not be able to know what motherboard is on your PC or laptop.

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Using a Third-Party Application To Check the Motherboard On System

There are various third-party applications that you can use to check what Motherboard is on your PC/laptop. You can use applications like CPU-Z, which you can use to check what Motherboard your computer uses.

The application is, of course, free to use, and you can use it to quickly see the model and other details about your motherboard. It will not only display you information on the motherboard you are using, but it will also allow you to check other devices on your computer. You can examine the computer’s CPU, memory, graphics, and other hardware.

Opening The CPU Cabinet And Checking The Model Of The Motherboard 

The last thing that you can do is opening the CPU cabinet and checking the model of the motherboard on a PC/laptop. This method is recommended if you cannot find the information about your motherboard using the above methods listed in this article.

Opening a CPU cabinet and checking the information on the motherboard should not be too difficult for PC users. Additionally, the manufacturer’s logo can be found on the motherboard; if the model number cannot be found, the motherboard’s chipset can be found. The chipset on the motherboard will be a four-digit code with a single letter at the start and all numbers after that.

This is just a representation of what the chipset String will look like, and it will look something like ‘X111.’ If you know the chipset number, you can look it up on the internet, and you’ll be able to find information about your motherboard there.

The most common brands that manufacture motherboards are –MSI, Gigabyte, Asus (ASUSTek), ASrock, and various others. You will be able to locate the motherboard manufacturer’s name when you open your CPU cabinet. 

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Final Words

That’s how you can find about the motherboard on your PC/laptop. The first three steps in this article are quite easy. Following the last method is recommended only when the first three methods didn’t work for you, and when you have knowledge and experience with opening the CPU cabinet or your laptop.