The "N1996" stamp is a regulatory compliance label, not a product name. It is the assigned specifically to Micro-Star International (MSI).
Look between the expansion slots or near the CPU socket for a silk-screened code starting with "MS-" followed by four digits and a version number (e.g., MS-7731 VER: 1.2 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. or Go to product viewer dialog for this item. ). Check Retail Marketing Names: Some boards list a name like Go to product viewer dialog for this item. or Go to product viewer dialog for this item. right above the primary graphics slot.
: This free utility from CPUID provides detailed information under the "Mainboard" tab, including the chipset and model name. Common Motherboards Often Labeled "N1996" The "N1996" stamp is a regulatory compliance label,
Let's get straight to the point: This is a regulatory marking required by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). For a product to be legally sold in Australia, it must carry an ACA (Australian Communications Authority) supplier code number. MSI’s assigned code is N1996 [6†L14-L17].
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Once you have the real model number (e.g., MS-7360), you can find the official documentation: Motherboard Support - MSI USA
The MSI N1996 motherboard manual provides detailed information on the following: including the chipset and model name.
Instead, N1996 is an used by MSI to indicate compliance with Australian EMI standards. This mark appears on hundreds of different MSI motherboards, graphics cards, and optical drives produced between roughly 2001 and 2012.