09-09-2003, 07:22 AM | #2 (permalink) |
The GrandDaddy of them all!
Location: Austin, TX
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if you have one of the pc's that you buy from a retailer (like dell or hp), it's very hard to tell and that info is not very useful.
if you have a custom built pc, u should know it (duh!). anyway, try looking for a name when the pc is loading up (when it's doing the boot process)
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09-09-2003, 07:31 AM | #3 (permalink) |
Talk nerdy to me
Location: Flint, MI
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There should be a string of numbers across the bottom of the screen at boot up called the bios string. It IDs your mobo manufacturer.
Go here for more info.
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09-09-2003, 09:44 AM | #4 (permalink) |
Computer Nerd
Location: Bishop, TX
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sometimes there are stickers on the board itself or a model number screened onto the board, just google it and find the manufacturer. In fact just about any # off of the board that looks like a model or serial could be googled...worth a shot.
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09-09-2003, 11:22 AM | #6 (permalink) |
Upright
Location: New Haven, CT
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you can try using aida32 ( http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32 ). it should be able to pull up info on your motherboard.
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09-09-2003, 11:39 AM | #7 (permalink) |
Knight of the Old Republic
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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You can use a system info program to do it. I recommend SiSoft Sandra. I won't tell you where to get it, but you should be able to find it relatively easy.
You can also find a limited amount of information in the Windows XP system information app. Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Information. -Lasereth
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