What CPU and motherboard do I have? Here are some quick and easy ways to find out
Whether you bought a pre-built PC or built it yourself, your PC probably came with information about the motherboard and other components. If you built it yourself, you should have a manual with your motherboard (which may be a hard copy, an electronic copy, or information about where to find an electronic copy).
Your motherboard manual is a veritable treasure trove of information about your PC. It’s one of those manuals that’s worth keeping around. In addition to telling you what motherboard you have, it also explains what RAM and CPU it supports, explains what error codes or beeps mean, and how to update the firmware.
Even though I usually throw the manual straight into the recycling bin, I always keep the motherboard manual for future reference.
If you know what motherboard you have and need a manual, type the name into a search engine and go to the manufacturer’s website — the manual should be available there.
