Thread: Determining of the kind of controller.

How can I determine that what kind of controller is there in my computer?

Graphic Controller:
The graphics or AGP controller is included in the computer motherboard and enables the graphics adapter to work with the computer. For finding out the type of graphics controller on your motherboard, you must confirm with the certification of your motherboard. Your graphics controller will likely be an ALi, AMD, Intel, NVidia, SiS, or VIA.
If you are running Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP can also find what kind of graphics controller is detected by Windows by just opening the "System devices" category in Device Manager and looking for an AGP controller device. For illustration, 'Intel(R) 82815 Processor to AGP Controller' and 'SiS Accelerated Graphics Port' is an instance of what Device Manager may list for your graphics controller.

ATA/ATAPI or SCSI controller

Although many computers have an inbuilt disk controller on the motherboard, there are several of the computers which may also make use of an expansion controller card. If your computer disk drives are not connected straightforwardly to the motherboard it is then liable to you that you are using this type of controller.

Motherboard ATA/ATAPI or SCSI controller

If the controller is integrated on the motherboard, that will decide what type of disk controller or ATA/ATAPI controller the motherboard has, it is the best way to check with the motherboard's documentation or visit the motherboard manufactures web page for online documentation as early as possible.

Expansion card ATA/ATAPI or SCSI controller

If your controller is having an expansion card and you do not have the documentation to get the extra information about this card, it is very much possible that the manufacturer, model, and/or FCC number can be situated by actually inspecting the card.

USB controller

Several of the computers have an integrated USB controller on the motherboard, numerous of computers may also have a growth in USB controller card. If your USB connectors are not associated directly to the motherboard it is probable that your computer is using an expansion card.

Motherboard USB controller

If your USB controller is also incorporated on the motherboard it is generally best to check with the motherboard documentation or visit the motherboard manufacturer’s web page for online documentation regarding your USB controller.

Expansion card USB controller

If your USB controller is an extension card it would be best to submit to the manufacturer's documentation or visiting the manufacturer’s for extra information about your USB controller.