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How do I find the manufacturer to upgrade the BIOS?

flag	asked Nov 3 at 6:44 NICK 6●1

	It'll be helpful by telling us the model number of the motherboard, or at least provide a decent picture of the motherboard... – deddebme Nov 3 at 6:56
	@deddebme: Or he is asking about ways to know that without seeing physically the motherboard, I guess. – Gnoupi Nov 3 at 11:04

Matt · Answer 1 · 2009-11-03 07:00:16Z

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Download cpuz from cpuid.org -- It can identify your motherboard for you.

answered Nov 3 at 7:00

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	+1 This is, by far, the easiest method. – alex Nov 3 at 9:53
	cpuz is indeed a great reference to find information about CPU, RAM, and motherboard. – Gnoupi Nov 3 at 10:15

harrymc · Answer 2 · 2009-11-03 07:33:36Z

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If you're using Intel, you can identify the chipset by using the Intel Processor Identification Utility 4.2.

See this very detailed article for a general method : PC Mainboard Identification.

answered Nov 3 at 7:33

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Systech · Answer 3 · 2009-11-03 09:41:22Z

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I used these instructions and they helped me find the correct motherboard manufacturer

answered Nov 3 at 9:41

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Molly7244 · Answer 4 · 2009-11-03 10:13:22Z

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download and run SIW.

in the left hand navigation pane under Hardware, click on Motherboard.

right below click on BIOS to identify the version currently installed.

answered Nov 3 at 10:13

Molly7244

	SIW is also a good solution, though maybe less immediate than cpuz, as it provides much more information. – Gnoupi Nov 3 at 10:26
	both programs belong into techie's toolbox anyway. :) – Molly7244 Nov 3 at 14:46

Teddy · Answer 5 · 2009-11-03 13:04:52Z

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What I do is run dmidecode, or lshw, if available.

answered Nov 3 at 13:04

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Motherboard Identification

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