Detect the name and version of your motherboard drivers with tools on your PC. Double click on 'Motherboard Resources' to view the motherboard resources.
Review the options below for help on finding which motherboard chipset is in your computer.
Manual
The manual is always going to be the quickest and easiest way to determine what chipset your motherboard uses. If you have any documentation that came with your motherboard, it is recommended you refer to that first.
Windows identification
If you are looking for the chipset of the motherboard and are running Microsoft Windows you can find the chipset information under the 'System devices' category in Device Manager. The chipset of the motherboard is probably ALI, AMD, Intel, NVidia, VIA, or SIS. However, this information is only seen if the chipset drivers are installed in the computer properly.
NoteIf you are attempting to identify your chipset because you need to install drivers, most motherboards come with a CD that has them on it. If you do not have a CD that installs these drivers, continue to the next step to identify the chipset and locate chipset drivers for download from our motherboard drivers page.
Motherboard identification
If you do not have any product documentation, the next best method of determining the chipset the motherboard has is to identify the motherboard installed in the computer. Once the motherboard and model of motherboard have been identified, you can visit the motherboard manufacturer's page for online documentation or a software utility to determine the chipset. A listing of motherboard manufacturers is available on our motherboard links page.
Additional information
- See the chipset definition for further information and related links.
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Tool | Description |
Intel® Product Information | Find and compare Intel product specifications. |
View Specs and Compare Products | Find product specifications and compatibility information to meet your mobile, desktop, or data center needs. |
Intel® Product Compatibility Tool | Find compatibility information for the following products: Intel® NUC, Intel® Compute Stick, Intel® Compute Card, Memory and Storage, and Server Boards. |
Desktop Boards and Processors | |
Intel® Desktop Compatibility Tool | Find compatible Intel® Processors and Intel® Desktop Boards. Also includes compatibility information on 3rd party desktop boards provided by the manufacturer. |
Servers | |
Server Configurator Tool | Select compatible components to design a complete server system. After configuring, the tool provides a parts list you can print or export to send to your Intel® Authorized Distributor. |
Tool | Description | Internet application | Desktop application |
Intel® System Support Utility | Intel® System Support Utility (Intel® SSU) is a standalone utility that performs a detailed scan and report of your computer system information and devices. Intel SSU produces an output file that can be saved, viewed, and shared by the user. | n/a | Download |
Intel® System Identification Utility | Know what computer components, operating system, and driver versions you have on your computer. | n/a | Download |
Processors | |||
Intel® Processor Identification Utility download for Windows* | Identify characteristics of the processor inside your computer. | Download | |
Desktop | |||
Intel® Board ID Tool | Know if an Intel® desktop board is installed on your computer. If an Intel desktop board is found, the tool identifies board model and version, BIOS version, and operating system. | Download | |
Network Adapter | |||
Yottamark* Authentication Labels | Yottamark* sticker is an authentication label that allows anyone to verify the authenticity of an Intel® Network Adapter. | Run | |
Network Connectivity | |||
Network Connectivity ID Guide | Provides you with a list of tools or how-to options to identify your wired Intel® Ethernet Adapter and driver. | ||
Wireless Networking | |||
Wireless ID Guide | Provides you with the best way to identify your driver. |
Tool | Description | Internet application | Desktop application |
Intel® Driver & Support Assistant | Automatically detect and update drivers and software. | Run | |
Download Center | Browse for drivers or software. | ||
Chipsets | |||
Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility | Automatically detect chipset component and find a driver download. | Run | Download |
Network Adaptor | |||
Intel® Ethernet Connections Boot Utility | Program the PCI option ROM on the flash memory of supported Intel® PCI and PCI Express*-based network adapters and update configurations. | Download | |
Solid State Drives | |||
Intel® SSD Firmware Update Tool | Get the latest firmware. | Download |
Tool | Description | Internet application | Desktop application |
Processors | |||
Intel® Processor Diagnostic Tool | Know what processor is in your computer and verify the processor operating frequency. The tool also tests specific processor features and performs a stress test on the processor. | 64-bit Download | |
Solid State Drives | |||
Intel® Solid State Drive Toolbox | Access Intel® SSD management features and run diagnostic scans on an Intel Solid State Drive. | Download |
Tool | Description | Internet application | Desktop application |
Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility | The Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility helps you overclock (processor, memory, and system clocks) and monitor temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. | Download |