How to identify the motherboard?

flossy_splodge

Am trying to figure out how to find out what the motherboard is on someones computer. They have no paperwork (it was built for themm by a relative) and they are not happy to take the side off to look. Any other way? Reason is wanting to know how much RAM it will support to see if more can be added as 'puta is very slow. Currently has 488 Mb being recognized! Help!:eek:

Cricri

Try SIW:
http://www.gtopala.com/index.html

Lavalys Everest Home, but this free version is not supported anymore (hence the download link):
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Everest_Home/1086844970/1

Zagu

The easiest way is to download this,

http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

chunter

I find Lavalys's Everest is an excellent tool for identifying components on a computer.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

kaya

It'll be the one with the tea and biscuits on a tray

Little_John

us the system checker on the crucial memory website it scans the pc tells you what board is inside, how many slots are in there and what memory configuration it has everything you need to know

flossy_splodge

Thanks to you all for your prompt replies. I'll offer your suggestions and hope we can move forward. And what's more I've learnt something too. Perfect! Or should I say Purfick!:T

Blacksheep1979

Tell them to stop being a pansy and take the side panel off - unless they are a complete muppet and decide to poke a drill in there afterwards they aren't going to damage anything.

epninety

Blacksheep1979 wrote: »

Tell them to stop being a pansy and take the side panel off - unless they are a complete muppet and decide to poke a drill in there afterwards they aren't going to damage anything.

Absolutely right - it's going to be damn tricky fitting extra ram in through the cooling slots

Tell them to be sensible or stop wasting your time.

tankard_2

While the side is off you can take the opportunity to clean out all the fluff and dust, esp round the fans. Golden opportunity not to be missed