How to Check Motherboard, Processor & RAM Brand, Serial Number, and Version in Windows 11 & Windows 10

If you want to check your computer’s motherboard, processor (CPU), and RAM brand, serial number, and version, Windows provides a powerful built-in method that does not require opening your laptop or installing any third-party software. This method works perfectly on Windows 11 and Windows 10 for both desktop PCs and laptops and is especially useful for hardware upgrades, warranty verification, troubleshooting, or resale purposes.

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Why This Method Is Best

• No software installation required

• Works offline

• Safe and 100% built-in

• Shows accurate manufacturer and serial details

• Works on Windows 11 & Windows 10

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Open Windows Terminal as Administrator

1. Press Windows + X on your keyboard

2. Click Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin)

3. If prompted, click Yes to allow administrator access

Running the terminal as administrator ensures that all hardware details are displayed correctly.

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Check Motherboard Brand, Model, Serial Number & Version

Copy and paste the command below into the terminal and press Enter:

Get-CimInstance Win32_BaseBoard | Format-List Manufacturer,Product,SerialNumber,Version

What This Shows

• Manufacturer – Motherboard brand (ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Dell, HP, etc.)

• Product – Motherboard model number

• SerialNumber – Motherboard serial number

• Version – Board revision or version

Note: On some laptops or branded PCs, the serial number may show “To Be Filled By O.E.M.”. This is normal and controlled by the manufacturer.

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Check Processor (CPU) Brand & Details

Now run this command:

Get-CimInstance Win32_Processor | Format-List Name,Manufacturer,ProcessorId

What This Shows

• Name – CPU model (Intel Core i5, i7, AMD Ryzen, etc.)

• Manufacturer – Intel or AMD

• ProcessorId – Unique CPU identifier

Important: Modern CPUs do not expose a traditional serial number due to security reasons. The ProcessorId acts as a unique reference.

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Check RAM Brand, Serial Number, Capacity & Speed

Run the following command:

Get-CimInstance Win32_PhysicalMemory | Format-List Manufacturer,PartNumber,SerialNumber,Capacity,Speed

What This Shows

• Manufacturer – RAM brand (Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, SK Hynix, etc.)

• PartNumber – Exact RAM model

• SerialNumber – RAM serial number

• Capacity – Size of each RAM stick

• Speed – RAM speed in MHz

If your system has multiple RAM sticks installed, each one will appear separately with its own details.

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Important Things to Know

• Some OEM laptops hide hardware serial numbers in BIOS

• Always run Terminal as Administrator

• Results may vary depending on manufacturer restrictions

• This method is safe and does not affect your system

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Final Words

Using Windows Terminal is the fastest and most accurate way to check your motherboard, processor, and RAM details on Windows 11 and Windows 10. Whether you are upgrading hardware, checking warranty information, or troubleshooting system issues, these commands give you complete and reliable hardware information in just a few seconds.