Using CMD Commands to Check the Manufacturer’s Name of Your Computer Components

If you're interested in checking the manufacturer's name of your computer components, such as the motherboard or other hardware, you can utilize CMD (Command Prompt) commands on Windows. This guide will walk you through the process of using these commands to get the information you need.

Introduction to WMI and CMD Commands

When it comes to Windows systems, the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) provides a powerful framework for querying and managing hardware and other system information. The Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows offers various useful commands that can interact with WMI to retrieve this information. One such command that can be particularly helpful is WMIC (Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line).

Checking the Motherboard Manufacturer’s Name using WMIC

To check the manufacturer's name of your motherboard, you can use the following command:

C:> wmic baseboard get Manufacturer

When you run this command, you should see the output as follows:

Manufacturer
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

This command queries the WMI store for details about the computer hardware. Specifically, it retrieves the manufacturer's name of the baseboard, which in this case is the motherboard.

Querying Additional Information about the Motherboard

Use the same WMIC command to extract additional information about your motherboard, such as the model name and serial number. Simply add the field names to the query:

C:> wmic baseboard get Manufacturer Model SerialNumber

The result will display the manufacturer name, model name, and serial number:

Manufacturer          Model              SerialNumber
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P8Z77-V PRO        C07998-11111111

Why Use CMD and WMIC?

While the CMD and WMIC commands are still supported in newer versions of Windows, Microsoft has officially deprecated them in favor of Powershell, which natively supports WMI. Nevertheless, these CMD and WMIC commands can still provide valuable insights into your system's hardware and are useful for troubleshooting or for users who are already comfortable with the Command Prompt interface.

Learn More about WMI Queries

For those interested in diving deeper into WMI queries and understanding more about the rich information model provided via WMI, here are some resources to explore:

Microsoft’s official WMI documentation TechRepublic: How to find your system’s part numbers by using WMI Executing remote WMI queries on TechNet

By leveraging these resources, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of how to use WMI queries effectively and efficiently.

Conclusion

Using CMD commands such as WMIC to check the manufacturer's name of your computer components is a practical and straightforward method. Whether you're troubleshooting hardware issues or simply want to know more about your system, these commands can provide invaluable information. While it's worth exploring PowerShell for a more advanced approach, CMD and WMIC still offer a useful entry point into system information retrieval.