Identifying a Mainboard Type

[enjay]

Anyone know a way of identifying what type of mainboard is in a PC, preferably without taking it apart to physically look at it? I've got one which I changed a while ago, and have just found out the audio drivers aren't installed. I've already tried using the drivers CDs which I have, but none of them work so it looks like I've chucked it out (doh!).

[RinSewand]

http://www.lavalys.com/ - everest

http://www.sisoftware.net/ - Sandra

 

 

RwD

[OutToLunch]

HwInfo32 usually does the trick. Similar to the two apps mentioned above but proper freeware not shareware/home use only as they are.

 

HWiNFO32 Download

[rush_tech]

Speccy - System Information - Free Download

[DMcCoy]

msinfo32 will often tell you

[enjay]

msinfo32 just says "manufacturer name" in the relevant field, which obviously isn't very helpful! hwinfo32 gave me what I needed, though.

[synaesthesia]

Best little tool for that imo is CPUZ. Tiny, straight to the point.

[enjay]

hwinfo32 has a portable version so you can run it from a pen drive - sounds pretty handy...

[Michael]

I like CPU-Z, but alternatively have a look at the Device Instance ID and Google it. It can give a good lead as to what audio device it is. If Windows doesn't install it, a lot of motherboards come with Realtek onboard audio these days.

[swhymark]

PC Wizard. A nice free tool here gives a lot more in depth info if you should need it.

[lionsl2005]

Lavalys - Comprehensive IT Security and Management - everest

SiSoftware Zone - Sandra

 

 

RwD

 

Thumbs up for everest from lavalys.com

[RinSewand]

Aye - I really like it but as OutTolunch said - they're properly free for business use, a fact I'd forgotten as I only ever have cause ot use them at home!