[Super easy] How to check the motherboard, find out the manufacturer and model number

This time, we will explain how to check your computer's motherboard and find out its manufacturer and model number.

I hope you find this helpful if you want to choose a CPU that is compatible with your motherboard.

The motherboard is a base for attaching various parts, but not all parts can be attached to it. Therefore, in order to choose a CPU and graphics board that are compatible with your motherboard, you need to know the manufacturer and model number of your motherboard.

In this article, we will explain some ways to check and points to keep in mind.

Points to keep in mind when checking the motherboard

The following points should be kept in mind when checking the manufacturer and model number of the motherboard.

• Is the CPU Intel or AMD?
• Type of socket
• Chipset type and compatibility
• motherboard size

Is the CPU Intel or AMD?

If your motherboard is Intel, you will need an Intel CPU, and if your motherboard is AMD, you will need an AMD CPU. Additionally, the socket shape (where the CPU is installed on the motherboard) differs between Intel and AMD, as described below. Therefore, in most cases, you can also identify a CPU by its socket shape.

• For Intel
• For AMD

For Intel

In the case of Intel, the socket shape has pins on the motherboard side and no pins on the CPU side. This is called an LGA socket.

For AMD

In the case of AMD, there are no pins on the motherboard side, but on the CPU side.

This shape is called a PGA socket.

Type of socket

There are various types of sockets.

I mentioned earlier that Intel and AMD have different socket shapes, but that doesn't mean that any Intel CPU will work on an Intel motherboard.

In the case of LGA, there are different types such as "LGA1200" (the number indicates the number of pins), and of course it is not possible to connect if the shape and number of pins do not match.

Chipset type and compatibility

Compatibility of each part also differs depending on the chipset.

The chipset is a part that plays an important role in mediating data between various parts connected to the motherboard.

I explained the shape of the socket earlier, but even if the shapes of the parts match and the connection is successful, there are cases where the parts are not recognized.

This is due to the chipset not being able to recognize the part.

This is more likely to happen with next-generation CPUs that came out later than the chipset, and may cause problems such as not starting even though it can be connected. (Updating the BIOS may solve the problem)

In addition, the number and capacity of memory supported by each chipset differs.

motherboard size

Motherboards come in various sizes.

There are mainly three types:

• ATX
• microATX
• Mini-ITX

The larger the motherboard, the more parts you can attach to it, and the more expandable it is.

However, the larger size requires a larger case, which requires space.

Smaller motherboards are less expandable, but they take up less space, so they're good if you don't want to take up too much space.

How to visually check the motherboard

You can also visually check the motherboard manufacturer and model number if they are listed.

Open your PC case and check if there is any information written near the center of the motherboard, such as the model number.

It seems that there are some items that are not listed, so in that case, it would be a good idea to check using other methods.

How to check the motherboard in BIOS (UEFI)

You can also check the motherboard manufacturer and model number in the BIOS (UEFI).

BIOS (UEFI) is a program installed on the motherboard.

It mainly controls the CPU and manages the keyboard, mouse, etc.

How to start the BIOS (UEFI) and check the motherboard is as follows.

[How to start BIOS (UEFI) and check the motherboard]

1. Press the BIOS startup key repeatedly when the manufacturer logo appears when starting the PC (varies depending on the manufacturer).
2. Check the information section and check the manufacturer and model number

How to check the motherboard using software or apps such as CPU-Z

You can also check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using software or apps.

You can check this using the following software or apps.

The following sections explain specific confirmation methods for each software.

• CPU-Z
• Speccy

CPU-Z

CPU-Z is a tool that allows you to check the specifications of your CPU, motherboard, etc.

It is also useful if you want to check the make and model of your motherboard.

[How to check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using CPU-Z]

1. CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUIDObtained from the site
2. Start CPU-Z
3. Select the “Mainboard” tab
4. You can check the manufacturer and model number from within "Motherboard"

Speccy

With Speccy, you can check the specifications of various parts, from the OS to peripherals connected to your computer.

It also supports Japanese and has an easy-to-understand design at a glance.

[How to check the motherboard manufacturer and model number with Speccy]

1. Speccy – Free DownloadGet the tools at
2. Run the obtained setup file and install
3. Start Speccy
4. Information can be checked from "Motherboard"

How to check the motherboard using tools included with Windows

You can also check the manufacturer and model number of your motherboard using tools and commands provided with Windows.

There are several methods, and I will explain them one by one.

• How to check motherboard manufacturer and model number using DirectX diagnostic tool
• How to check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using the systeminfo command
• How to check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using the wmic command

How to check motherboard manufacturer and model number using DirectX diagnostic tool

You can also check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using a DirectX diagnostic tool.

DirectX diagnostic tool is a tool that allows you to check the status of drivers related to your computer.

You can also check the motherboard information, but depending on the environment, some information may not be visible.

[How to check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using DirectX diagnostic tool]

1. Select "Start (Windows mark)"
2. Select "Run"
3. Enter "dxdiag"
4. Select "OK"
5. Select the “System” tab
6. You can check the motherboard information under "System Manufacturer", "System Model", etc.

How to check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using the systeminfo command

You can also check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using the systeminfo command.

The systeminfo command is a command that can be executed at the command prompt and displays the system information of your computer. In this case, depending on the environment, some motherboard information may not be able to be confirmed.

[How to check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using the systeminfo command]

1. Type "cmd" in the search box (or "cmd" in "Run")
2. Right click on “Command Prompt”
3. Select "Run as administrator"
4. Enter "systeminfo" in the window that appears
5. Press "Enter" key
6. Your computer's system information will be displayed.

How to check the motherboard model number using the wmic command

You can also check the motherboard manufacturer and model number using the wmic command.

This wmic command can also be executed at the command prompt.

If you were unable to check the motherboard information sufficiently using the DirectX diagnostic tool or systeminfo command, please check using the wmic command here.

[How to check the motherboard model number using the wmic command]

1. Type "cmd" in the search box (or "cmd" in "Run")
2. Right click on “Command Prompt”
3. Select "Run as administrator"
4. Enter "wmic baseboard get product, Manufacturer, version, serial number" in the window that appears.
5. Press "Enter" key
6. The manufacturer displayed at the bottom of "Manufacturer"
7. The motherboard model number displayed at the bottom of "Product"
8. The serial number displayed at the bottom of "Serial number"
9. The version displayed at the bottom of "Version" is the version

Bonus: How to find out which graphics card is compatible with your motherboard

This time we will explain how to check the motherboard manufacturer and model number, but we will also explain how to check the graphics board that is compatible with the motherboard.

A graphics board is a device specialized for processing video and images.

This graphics board is important if you want to edit videos or play games on your computer.

Currently, it is said that malfunctions do not occur due to compatibility between the motherboard and graphics board. Therefore, you can choose whatever you like, but depending on the performance of the CPU, etc., you may not be able to take advantage of the performance of the graphic board.

Other things to check when choosing a graphics board include:

• Is it small enough to fit inside a PC case?
• power consumption
• Maker

Is it small enough to fit inside a PC case?

Graphic boards, like motherboards, come in different sizes.
Naturally, the better the performance, the bigger the size, so you need to check whether the graphics board will fit in your PC case.

power consumption

The graphics board is a component that consumes a lot of power. Therefore, in some cases, the power supply capacity may become insufficient.

If there is not enough power, your computer will not start up, or even if it starts up, the graphics board will not work. In the worst case, it may lead to malfunction. If you want to avoid this, it is important to check the required power.

If you are installing a high-spec graphics board, it is recommended to have a 700-800W power supply unit. If you want to install two graphic boards, it would be a good idea to secure more power (such as 1200W).

Maker

Graphic boards are equipped with a graphics board chipset (GPU), and the chipset manufacturers are mainly the following two companies.

• Nvidia
• AMD

Nvidia's GeForce series and AMD's Radeon series are the main products.

There are various manufacturers developing graphics boards using this chipset.

For example, manufacturers such as:

• MSI
• ASUS
• GIGABYTE
• ZOTAC
• ELSA
• GALAX

Each of these manufacturers has its own unique design and cooling performance.
In addition, there are various models within the manufacturer, and they differ in size and cost performance. Therefore, it is a good idea to consider the purpose and use and then consider the graphics board that suits it.

Summary How to check and investigate the motherboard

This time I explained how to check the motherboard.

The manufacturer and model number of your motherboard may be visible visually, and can also be found in the BIOS (UEFI).

You can also check using software such as CPU-Z, applications that come with Windows, and command prompts.

We also explained how to find out which graphics card is compatible with your motherboard.

Basically, there are no compatibility issues and you can use any combination you like, but you will need to check whether the graphics board is large enough to fit in the PC case and whether it has enough power capacity.

Please use this article as a reference to check your motherboard and compatible graphics board.