What type of motherboard do I have and can it handle a faster processor?

[gtfuture]

I am relatively new to upgrading my own computer and I was hoping someone can tell me how to figure out what type of motherboard I have and what the maximum processor capacity is.

I wrote down every number I could find on my motherboard.

Thanks

G

[justin_otis]

usually you can find a number on your motherboard that will tell you. It should be the biggest lettering and a combination of numbers and letters. You could also check the manual that came with your computer.

[SPEEDO]

Welcome to sysopt. gtfuture

Would you be kind enough to give us as much info as you have?
Is this machine running right now?
Is it a name brand?
Is it home built?

SPEEDO

[gtfuture]

First of all, thanks for the interest.

The machine is currently running great. It was built in May of 1999 by someone I used to work with so I don't have very much information about what was put into it (I was a lot more computer ignorant then).

Here is what I have on the motherboard:

- There is a black square attached to the motherboard. It has the following printed on it:

Intel
PCI SET
FW82371EB
L9090019
SL37M
Malay

- There is another 'chip' attached with a sticker on it that reads:

Award 1996
PCI PNP 686
16021232

- Another sections reads:

Winbond
W83977EF-AW
AM.MEGA 87-96
845A2B283650002

- Finally the motherboard itself has the following in large white letters:

P6F91 i

I am looking to upgrade my PC with a additional memor, a faster processor and a new Video card but I don't know if my motherboard can handle the processor.

Thanks again for all your help.

G

[Nathan G.]

It may be this board:
http://www.datamini.com.sg/download/p6f91i-tech.html
does it look like that?
Regards,
Nathan G.

[This message has been edited by Nathan G. (edited 09-13-2001).]

[magpie]

Have you tried identifying the board using the bios string displayed at boot-up?

I have been quite successful in the past using the search at http://www.motherboards.org

Best of luck anyway

P.S. Our thoughts are with you all in USA at this tragic time. Everyone here in England is thinking of you.

[SPEEDO]

gtfuture

When the first screen appears after you push the start button hit the pause key!
Look for a string of numbers that looks something like this!

2A59L XXXX XXXX for an Award Bios

51-0102-XXX-XXX for an AMI bios

Copy them down on paper and post them here!

SPEEDO

[Comage]

You could download Sisoft Sandra from http://www.download.com. It will help you to identify the make and model of your motherboard. :)

[gtfuture]

I can't quite tell because the picture is so small but I think this is it. If so, I am not sure that I can upgrade to a 950Mhz processor and a 64MB video card based on the technical information given.

It looks like I may have to replace the entire motherboard.