Graphics
Desktop graphics drivers
How to determine what motherboard is in your system

You can use one of the following methods to determine what motherboard is in your system.

  • Look at the specifications listed in your system documentation or on the system manufacturer's website.
  • Check the text that appears on the computer screen during Power On Self Test (POST) when the system is first powered on. The motherboard manufacturer and model may be displayed, or you may see a BIOS string that can be used to identify the board.
  • Use a third party website like Wim's BIOS* or motherboards.org* to identify the motherboard using the BIOS string or part number.
  • Look for a company name printed on the board part of the motherboard (not on the chips attached to the board). This part of the motherboard is usually green or tan colored. To do this, you will need to open your system case and look at the motherboard.

    Warning: Opening your system might violate your warranty. See your place of purchase or system manufacturer for warranty information.


Related Topic
Identify an Intel® Desktop Board

This applies to:
Intel® 82852/82855 Graphics Controller Family
Intel® 82865G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82915G/82910GL Express Chipset Family
Intel® 82945G Express Chipset
Intel® 82946GZ Graphics Controller
Mobile Intel® 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family
Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family

Solution ID: CS-023208
Last Modified: 16-Nov-2009
Date Created: 13-Aug-2006
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