How to Check Motherboard Model Number in Windows 11 & 10

Don’t know what your motherboard model number is? Here are four easy methods to quickly find your motherboard’s make and model in Windows.

The motherboard is an essential part of any computer, be it a laptop or a desktop. It hosts almost all the major components, such as networking, sound, graphics, chipsets, RAM (Memory), storage, etc. When buying new hardware to add to your computer or to install drivers properly, it is crucial to ensure they are compatible with your motherboard. If they are not compatible with the motherboard, your computer will not work as it should.

For example, if you are purchasing a RAM module, you need to know which type of RAM is compatible with your motherboard. If you buy an incompatible memory module, you might not be able to install it. Even if you somehow installed the incompatible memory module, it might not work. In the worst-case scenario, incompatible hardware and drivers can damage the motherboard.

The good thing is that there are several ways to check your motherboard’s model number. In this quick and easy guide, I will show you four easy methods. Let’s get started.

Quick navigation links:

1. Find the motherboard model number in MSInfo32
2. Command to check the motherboard model number
3. Use a third-party app
4. Check the printed text on the motherboard

1. Find the Motherboard Model Number Using msinfo32

The System Information tool in Windows can tell which motherboard you are using and its model number. Here is how to find it.

1. Open the Run dialog by pressing “Windows key + R”.
2. Type “msinfo32” and click “OK“.
3. Select “System summary” on the left sidebar.
4. On the right panel, you will see your motherboard’s manufacturer and model number next to “BaseBoard Product” and “BaseBoard Version“.
5. You can close the System Information window after finding the info.

Detailed Steps (With Screenshots)

Press the “Windows key + R” to open the Run dialog box. Type “msinfo32” in the blank field and click “OK“. It will open the System Information tool.

Now, select the “System Summary” option on the sidebar. On the right panel, you will see the motherboard manufacturer name, model number, and version next to the “Baseboard Manufacturer“, “Baseboard Product“, and “Baseboard Version” fields, respectively.

2. Command to Check Motherboard Model Number

We can use the built-in WMI (Windows Management Instrument) command-line tool to check the motherboard model, manufacturer, version number, and serial number. Here is how.

Open the Start menu, search for “Command Prompt“, and open it.

Next, execute the following command. As soon as you do that, the command window will display the manufacturer, model number, version number, and serial number in table format.

wmic baseboard get product,manufacturer,version,serialnumber

3. Use a Third-party App (CPU-Z) to Find Motherboard Make and Model

Windows has so many fantastic free programs to get system hardware info. CPU-Z is one such free tool. Here is how to use it to find your motherboard’s model.

First, download CPU-Z from here.

After downloading, double-click the downloaded exe file and follow the wizard to install it. After installing, open CPU-Z from the Start menu or the desktop. Next, go to the “Mainboard” tab.

You will see the manufacturer and model in their respective fields.

The good thing about CPU-Z is that it also provides information about other hardware components, such as memory, graphics, and the CPU.

4. Check the printed text on the motherboard

If all else fails, the surest and easiest way to check the motherboard model is to take a look at it. Every motherboard has its brand name and model number printed in large, bold letters to make them easy to see.

First, open your desktop PC’s side panel and take a look at the motherboard. You should see the brand name and model number on the motherboard tucked away to one side or in the middle of the board.

Take a look at the image below for quick reference. Each manufacturer prints the model number details differently depending on the board size and its component placement. So, you might have to look a bit closer to find the model number.

Alternatively, if you have the manual or the cardboard box the motherboard came in, the model number is on it as well.

That is all. It is that simple to find the motherboard manufacturer, model, and version in Windows 11 and Windows 10. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.