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I want to find out the exact model of my computer's motherboard so that I can see what sort of memory chip, graphics cards and other components it supports.

I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

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You are better off opening the case to get the motherboard model number and Revision number, then go the the manufacturers site to look for drivers. – Moab Jan 12 '11 at 17:26
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Belarc Advisor will tell you what type of motherboard you have.

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CPU-Z can identifiy mainboards, among other components. I think that should do it.

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Another option: I happen to like SIW - System Information for Windows

ahh nais pigsure

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Open CommandPrompt (cmd) and type

wmic cpu get name,CurrentClockSpeed,MaxClockSpeed This command will tell you the system motherboard (that happen to be the name) and it’s UUID

wmic bios get name,serialnumber,version This will tells you the name if your BIOS, current version and it’s serial number if there is any.

Technet has a useful reference for WMIC commands

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wmic cpu get name,CurrentClockSpeed,MaxClockSpeed seems to list - CurrentClock Speed - MaxClockSpeed and the Processor Name/Model – alke2007 Feb 23 at 12:29
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If you have a desktop system that was built from parts: Open the case. The motherboard brand and model number is printed on it.

If you have a laptop, or purchased a desktop from a OEM such as Dell: there's not really a motherboard model on the thing, you're going to have to go with the computer's model number.

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CPU-Z works too, has a 64 bit version.

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There are several products you can install to get this information, but the one I've used in the past is Belarc Advisor (useful for auditing):

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

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Just be careful when you post these profiles on the web, they contain your software serial numbers. – Daniel Beck Jan 12 '11 at 17:17
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now that ESP is real, you might try that. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20027637-10391704.html

But system information for Windows looks like a good bet too.

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The motherboard itself must comply with a standard called DMI. This provides information such as the motherboard model, BIOS version, the number of RAM sticks, their capacity and speed, and basically anything else that is related to your motherboard.

There are two popular programs that can retrieve this information. CPU-Z and dmidecode. While CPU-Z is a user-friendly alternative, dmidecode has the advantage of being a nice, clean tool that works on practically all operating systems.

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It's really easy to find mother information using script. Please proceed to check it out.

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It would be nice to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link only for future reference. – slhck Mar 28 at 14:34
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