If you’d like access to the full details of you HDD drives, solid-state drives or other additional storage device connected directly to your PC, then we suggest following the steps below.
System Information in Windows
Within Windows in Windows, you can see details about your device (including disks) through the System Information program.
- Software Information Utility for Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Versions prior to this Windows System Information
System Information utility for Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Press the Windows key Type System Information and press Enter .
You can also use your button Run to launch System Information. System Information utility.
- Press the Windows key + R Keyboard shortcut.
- Within the box for Run In the Run box, enter msinfo32..
- Press Enter or click OK .
- The System Information window that opens within the left pane there is the categories of hardware. Select Components and then the Storage category. Select the Drives, Disks or any other category you’d like to see.
Windows System Information from earlier versions Windows System Information
In older versions of Microsoft Windows, you can start System Information in earlier versions of Microsoft Windows. You can open the System Information utility by following the steps below.
- Select to start followed by select the folder called Programs. Folder.
- Select Tools and then click the system information and Systems Tools folder.
- Start your Information file in the System Information File.
- Within the System Information window Click on the plus symbol beside Components..
- Simply click on the plus above storage and then click drives. On the right side on the screen, you will see details about the drive, such as its capacity and serial number.
IBM-compatible users
IBM-compatible users typically have to enter the BIOS settings of their computer to see additional information about their drive. Usually the CMOS includes the serial number of the hard drive the model number, the model number and heads, cylinders sectors, as well as the dimensions of the drive.
- How to access and exit from the BIOS/CMOS configuration..
Determining the RPM or speed of an internal hard drive
To determine the hard drive’s RPM, locate the model and manufacturer of the drive within an the section called System Information within Windows.
For instance In Windows System Information we may discover that the hard drive’s type is Toshiba MQ04ABF100.
Once you’ve identified the data, you’ll be able to search for the drive on the manufacturer’s website page or via an Google search to find what the speed of rotation is for the drive.
In our instance, by looking for the drive, we find it is the Toshiba MQ04ABF100 is an 5400rpm SATA 7mm 2.5″ drive.
Some manufacturers also display the RPM of their hard drive directly on its actual. When you start the computer and then remove the drive, you can look at the top sticker to determine whether the RPM has been listed.
Third-party utilities
There are numerous free software programs that identify the hardware on your personal computer. These programs can show details about the type of drive you have as well as other details.
- How can I locate the specifications for hardware and other components of a computer.
Viewing S.M.A.R.T. information from the hard drive
All modern hard drives come with S.M.A.R.T. to aid in detecting and identifying issues with hard drives prior to they become apparent. In addition to detecting problems, S.M.A.R.T. provides information about the hard drive, including details like the lifespan of the hard drive. Also, check out the S.M.A.R.T. term for more details about the tool and how to gain access to its information.
Other disk utilities
A variety of disk utilities that are created to configure the drive properly will identify and set up the drive. Additionally, these programs can also provide users with an overview of the drive.
By using, for instance, the fdisk program, you can show additional details about how big the disk and partition information.
Other methods to determine the drive
One of the best ways to find out more information about a drive is to find details directly from the drive. The majority of drives come with a sticker at their top that contains full information about the drive. If you can’t find the information you need using software, we suggest that opening the case and take out the drive to access the data you require.
Product list or specifications
If you’re trying to write down the details specific to your PC, then stating the model, manufacturer the type and size of the drive is enough. Here’s an example of how this might appear.
Installation or drivers
- How do I install an SSD or hard drive.
Repair or replacement
If you’re trying determine the drive’s condition because it is in need of replacement or fixed, then we suggest that the drive is replaced with a new hard drive. In the event that you’re using the same interface ( IDE/ SATA) The manufacturer or model of the original drive will not matter.
