Most motherboards have unique identifying numbers for their Award bios that
appear at the bottom of the initial boot screen.  Try this site
http://www.ping.be/bios/ .  You'll find an explanation of how to identify
motherboards.  There is also a utility that will help you id your
motherboard.  Click on the "bios numbers" link.

Ben Moore

----- Original Message -----

From: Eric Wertman
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 1:13 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] How to determine Motherboard type


> Hello All-
>
> I have a friend with a system that was assembled for him by a friend he no
> longer speaks to. So it has fallen upon me to help him with his general
> computer questions and problems. I need to know what sort of motherboard
he
> has, so I can properly determine what sort of Upgrade possiblities it has.
> How do you get that information? I'll tell you what I know-
>
> 486dx/66
> 16M ram (4 slots, all full)
> trident svga card (i believe it sits in an agp slot, but I am not
positive)
> I believe it is an AT form factor
> 4 ISA, 3PCI slots
> Award Bios 4.03G? (I'm not sure about the number, but I think that's what
> it said. I also wrote down a number series from inside the bios setup,
> which I don't have on hand either, but I can  get)
>
> Even if you could just point me in the right direction, it would be
> helpful. I can open up the case and look if need be, but It seems like
> there ought to be a way to tell without this.
>
> Anyhow, thanks for any input or general advice!
>
> Eric Wertman
>

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