How to Find Your Motherboard Model Number in Windows 11

Knowing your motherboard model number can be useful for a variety of reasons, such as upgrading hardware, downloading drivers, or troubleshooting issues. Windows 11 offers several methods to find your motherboard model number without needing to open your computer case. This guide will walk you through these methods using built-in Windows tools and third-party software.

Introduction

The motherboard is the main circuit board in your computer that connects all the components together. Identifying the model number of your motherboard can help you in upgrading components, finding compatible hardware, and troubleshooting. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to find your motherboard model number in Windows 11.

Method 1: Using System Information

Step 1: Open System Information

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type msinfo32 and press Enter.

Step 2: Find Motherboard Information

1. In the System Information window, look for System Manufacturer and System Model in the right pane.
   • System Manufacturer: This is the manufacturer of your motherboard.
   • System Model: This is the model number of your motherboard.

Method 2: Using Command Prompt

Step 1: Open Command Prompt

1. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Type "Command Prompt" in the search bar.
3. Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results and select Run as administrator.

Step 2: Run the WMIC Command

1. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:

   wmic baseboard get product,manufacturer,version,serialnumber
   

Step 3: View Motherboard Information

1. The Command Prompt will display the manufacturer, product (model number), version, and serial number of your motherboard.

Method 3: Using PowerShell

Step 1: Open PowerShell

1. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Type "PowerShell" in the search bar.
3. Right-click on Windows PowerShell from the search results and select Run as administrator.

Step 2: Run the Get-WmiObject Command

1. In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:

   Get-WmiObject win32_baseboard | Format-List Product,Manufacturer,SerialNumber,Version
   

Step 3: View Motherboard Information

1. PowerShell will display detailed information about your motherboard, including the manufacturer, product (model number), serial number, and version.

Method 4: Using Third-Party Software

If the built-in tools do not provide the information you need, you can use third-party software like CPU-Z or Speccy to find your motherboard model number.

Step 1: Download and Install CPU-Z

1. Go to the CPU-Z website.
2. Download and install CPU-Z.

Step 2: Run CPU-Z

1. Open CPU-Z.
2. Navigate to the Mainboard tab.

Step 3: View Motherboard Information

1. The Mainboard tab will display detailed information about your motherboard, including the manufacturer and model number.

Step 1: Download and Install Speccy

1. Go to the Speccy website.
2. Download and install Speccy.

Step 2: Run Speccy

1. Open Speccy.
2. Navigate to the Motherboard section in the left-hand sidebar.

Step 3: View Motherboard Information

1. The Motherboard section will display detailed information about your motherboard, including the manufacturer and model number.

Additional Tips

• Documentation: Check your computer's manual or manufacturer's website for motherboard information if the software methods do not work.
• BIOS/UEFI: You can also find motherboard information in the BIOS/UEFI settings. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup during boot (usually by pressing a key like F2, Delete, or Esc).

Conclusion

You have successfully learned how to find your motherboard model number in Windows 11 using various methods, including System Information, Command Prompt, PowerShell, and third-party software. By following these steps, you can easily identify your motherboard model number for hardware upgrades, driver downloads, and troubleshooting purposes.