Knowing your motherboard model helps when you update the BIOS, add RAM, or check whether a new part is compatible. Windows 11 and Windows 10 can show the maker and model without opening the case, using System Information or a short PowerShell command. Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) now run until October 12, 2027.
Quick Answer
Press Windows+R, type msinfo32, and press Enter. In System Summary, look for BaseBoard Manufacturer and BaseBoard Product, which show the motherboard maker and model.
How to Check What Motherboard You Have
- Press Windows+R, type msinfo32, and press Enter to open System Information.
- Stay on System Summary and scroll to BaseBoard Manufacturer, BaseBoard Product, and BaseBoard Version.
- Alternatively, open PowerShell and run Get-CimInstance Win32_BaseBoard | Select-Object Manufacturer, Product, Version.
- If both show Not Available, check the System Model line; many laptops and prebuilt PCs list the whole system rather than the board.
- As a last resort, check the printed model on the motherboard itself, near the RAM slots or PCIe slots.
Ways to Find the Motherboard
| Method | Notes |
|---|---|
| System Information (msinfo32) | Built in, no typing commands |
| PowerShell Win32_BaseBoard | Works on Windows 10 and 11 |
| Older wmic command | Deprecated and missing on some Windows 11 PCs |
| Manufacturer support page | Best for laptops and prebuilt PCs |
| Look at the board | Model printed on the circuit board |
On laptops, see how to check your laptop model.
Troubleshooting
- The BaseBoard Product line is blank: some manufacturers do not fill it in. Search the System Model on the maker’s support site instead.
- You need the BIOS version too: it is listed as BIOS Version/Date in the same window.
- To open firmware settings, see how to pull up BIOS on Windows 11.
- To check other hardware, read how to see what graphics card you have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to run these commands?
Yes. They only read information and change nothing.
Why does it say my laptop brand instead of a board name?
Laptops often use custom boards, so the system model is the useful identifier.
Can I find the motherboard from BIOS?
Yes. The main or system information page in BIOS setup often lists it.
Summary
- Open System Information with msinfo32.
- Read BaseBoard Manufacturer and Product.
- Use PowerShell as an alternative.
- Check the System Model on laptops.
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