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Question

How do I find out what kind of expansion slots I have?

Apr 16, 2015 1:43AM PDT

I don't have the manual. I need to know the number and type can I find this in device manager somewhere?

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Because there is no software to detect such.
Apr 16, 2015 1:47AM PDT

I use the old fashioned open the case to take a look method.

Remember that there was no standard to report if a socket (PCie, etc.) was soldered in, software does not work for this. Eyeballs do.
Bob

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I agreed.
Apr 16, 2015 7:07AM PDT

The eyes have it.

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I suggest...
Apr 16, 2015 2:31AM PDT

You get PCWizard 2015 provided you have that PC in question is bootable. If so, then install the pgm. run it and locate the mtrbd. listing, ID. Then google for the mtrbd. found and the specs should provide what you need. I assume you know how to interpret it all and you take it from there.

If not a bootable PC, then open it up and check it all over. Practically, all mtrbds. have a silk-screened label/ID or sticker placed there by the manufacturer. Use that to google away and then determine what ports/slots you have.

The above suggestions will also lead you to getting the manual as well, again if you determine the right mtrbd. ID model #. Thus with manual d/l'ed you have your answers.

tada -----Willy Happy

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That method failed me many times.
Apr 16, 2015 2:56AM PDT

Because of how makers can leave off the slot in a cost cutting move the circuit traces and chips could be there but no slot. Visual inspection is trivial and conclusive.
Bob

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REV. level and stuff
Apr 17, 2015 7:06AM PDT

IMHO, in just about 9-10 times you'll get the info you need or seek. Of course as i stated having the correct mtrbd.# ID will determine exactly what you get. I also stated, the EU has to determine what to do with the info once in hand provided it was correct. The REV. level itself(complete model#) will also point to any specific changes/omissions/design corrections or bios changes, yada, yada. At least the method I suggested gets you going in the right direction and will *probably* be spot-on. All this also has to be supported fully by the manufacturer. YES, some don't offer much. -----Willy Happy

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I haven't had many failures with MB docs but definitely
Apr 17, 2015 10:44AM PDT

agree the foolproof method is "EYES ON" if they only look.

VAPCMD

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You don't know the mfg, series and model # of the system
Apr 16, 2015 9:06AM PDT

you bought or the motherboard (if a DIY system) ?

VAPCMD