Method 1: System Information (Easiest)

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    Press Windows + R and type msinfo32

    Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. Type msinfo32 and press Enter. The System Information window opens.

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    Find BaseBoard Manufacturer and Product

    In the right panel under System Summary, scroll down to find: BaseBoard Manufacturer (e.g. ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.) and BaseBoard Product (e.g. ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING). These are your motherboard brand and model.

Method 2: Command Prompt

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    Open Command Prompt and run wmic command

    Search for Command Prompt in the Start menu and open it. Type: wmic baseboard get product,manufacturer,version and press Enter. The output shows your motherboard manufacturer, product name and version in a few seconds. Useful for scripting or when you want just the motherboard details without the full msinfo32 window.

Method 3: CPU-Z (Free Software)

Download CPU-Z from cpuid.com (free, widely trusted). Open it and click the Mainboard tab. Shows motherboard manufacturer, model, chipset, BIOS version and date — all the detail you could need.

Why You Might Need Your Motherboard Model

  • Checking RAM compatibility before upgrading
  • Finding compatible CPU upgrades
  • Downloading the correct BIOS update
  • Verifying supported features (PCIe 4.0, M.2 slots, USB versions)
  • Troubleshooting driver issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the same msinfo32 method works on laptops. However, for laptops the BaseBoard Product often shows the laptop model number rather than the motherboard model (since the motherboard is custom to that laptop). The laptop model is usually sufficient for finding compatible RAM, drivers and upgrades. If you need the actual PCB details, the manufacturer’s service manual for your laptop model typically includes the board specifications.
Some manufacturers (particularly some HP and Dell systems) do not populate the BaseBoard fields in the BIOS. Try the wmic command instead, or use CPU-Z which reads the data directly from the hardware. If all software methods fail, the model number is physically printed on the motherboard itself — visible as a series of text on the PCB between the slots, usually near the PCI slots or the chipset heatsink.