Hi guys, i got a question about my motherboard, i dont know what kind of motherboard i am using, i know i have windows xp pro.
so i went to my device manager, and it didnt tell me the name of the motherboard, i also went to my system information, i dont think it said the nbame of the board, but it did recognize the system board, i know there is a name for my motherboard, and i forgot what it was, i wish i had that box, i was so stupid for throwing it away, tell me the steps to know what is the motherboard, and also i noticed that in my device manager.
it found that there was an X to where its saying that its missing some kinf of a NIC card from realtek, i dont think its a software, i need to buy the hardware, show me where to find that at FRYS electronics,
thanks for your help!!
2007-06-03 01:12:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
There is a way for you to identify your motherboard. Go to this site http://www.pcnineoneone.com/howto.html
and look under "Hardware", click "how to identify motherboard", it should guide you through in several steps to find the type and made of your motherboard. I hope this helps.
Best of Luck!
EightyEight
2007-06-03 01:23:47 · answer #1 · answered by EightyEight 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most motherboards come with a manual and a CD which has all the drivers for the chipset and devices installed on the motherboard (contained in the various chips).
Ask your vendor what you bought and if not then open the case and look for the writing on the motherboard. There is usually an identifier code near the PCI slots like GA-N700R or something along those lines. Also look for a FCC number. You can then do an online search for the maker.
Realtek NIC (network interface card) in this case a chipset, is usually installed with the motherboard drivers. So you should only have to download the driver set from the mfr of the motherboard and do the install for the realtek nic. If the windows info is telling you the chipset for the realtek (eg: 8139) then you only need that driver to set it up. Someone you know might have this driver and available online.
2007-06-03 08:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Belarc Advisor, free from:
OR
Open the case and look for the model # on the MoBo.
Install all motherboard drivers to correct your other problems, the CD came with the motherboard. The NIC driver is there.
2007-06-03 08:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get a free program called belarc advisor, it should tell you everything that can be known without opening up the case. if it doesn't, open up the case. motherboard model numbers are usually written close to your pci-e slot (video)
2007-06-03 08:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by joelius24 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when you boot up your PC, it should show your motherboard model. Something like K7-VTA2 or something like that. add the brand then there you have it.
2007-06-04 02:45:39 · answer #5 · answered by rafayel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just run sysinfo again.
2007-06-03 08:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey download this software cpu-z. it will show all the information. pls....... choose my answer the best answer
2007-06-03 08:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by the real slim shady . 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋