Geekers - Motherboards? What are motherboards? The motherboard is the main foundation of the computer unit to control all functions of the computer system. Is a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) that accommodates many components such as CPU, memory, sound card, video card, etc. Inside the motherboard, computer components are placed, to be connected to each other and communicate through slot connectors.
As a laptop or computer user, there are times when we have to check the type/model of the motherboard being used. This can be needed for many things, such as updating drivers, buying new hardware (RAM, for example) and checking the suitability of the hardware you want to buy.
You must be confused, can you really see the motherboard without the CPU? Of course, I can! Well, to help those of you who are still confused about how to find out the motherboard model on your computer or laptop. Come on, see the explanation of how to find out the motherboard model below.
3 Ways to Find out the Motherboard Model in Windows
1. Via Command Prompt (cmd)
This command prompt is versatile! Besides being able to find out the BIOS version, it turns out you can also see the model of the laptop or computer motherboard.
1. Open a command prompt (cmd) on your laptop with a search engine. You can also press Winkey + R to open windows run then type cmd in the column provided.
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2. After the command prompt opens, type the following command: wmic baseboard get product, manufacturer, version, serial number. Don't forget to press enter on your keyboard.
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2. Through the DirectX Diagnostic Tool
Here's how to find out the motherboard model through the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
1. Open windows run by typing Winkey+R on your keyboard, then typing dxdiag in the box provided.
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2. After the DirectX Diagnostic Tool dialog box opens, look at the system tab, here you can see the brand, model and even the name of the company that made the motherboard. Look at the picture below.
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3. Through System Information
Here's how to find out the motherboard model in System Information.
1. Open windows run by pressing Winkey+R on your keyboard. Then, type msinfo32 in the box provided. Don't forget to click OK or enter.
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2. Once the System Information dialog box opens, you will be on the System Summary tab. Here you can also see the motherboard model currently in use. Look at the picture below.
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So, those are some ways that you can use to see the motherboard model without going through the CPU. Very easy, right? Knowing the hardware model you are using when updating drivers is very important, otherwise Windows will often have problems or even have to reinstall.
Don't forget to share with other friends who need it. Now you can try it yourself for various purposes. Thank you and I hope the tutorial on how to find out the motherboard model above is useful!
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