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3.1.2. Determining a PC's hardware and chip set

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During installation, one will be asked to identify the hardware or chip set of the PC. Sometimes that information may not seem easy to find. Here is one method:

  • Open your PC's case and look inside.
  • Record the product ID codes on the large chips on the graphics card, network card, chip near serial ports, chip near IDE ports.
  • Record card names printed on the back of the PCI and ISA cards.
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