Viewing the S/N on a HUAWEI computer
Viewing the S/N on a HUAWEI computer |
Serial number ("S/N" for short) refers to a product's ID, and is also known as the machine number, authentication code, and registration code.
You can use either of the following methods to view the S/N of a HUAWEI computer.
- View it with no need to enter the system:
- View it after the system is started:
If you still cannot find the S/N, go to a nearby Huawei Customer Service Center for assistance. Paper and electronic invoices and valid vouchers from e-commerce channels can act as warranty proof.
View it via the nameplate on the computer device body
You can find the S/N on the nameplate of the computer device body.
- Laptops: The nameplate is usually attached to the rear cover.
- Desktop computers: The nameplate is usually attached to the bottom of the chassis. Lay the chassis down carefully and check it.
- All-in-one computers: The nameplate is usually attached to the bottom of the device body. Lay the device down carefully and check it.
View it via Huawei PC Manager (Windows computers only)
This method is not applicable to HUAWEI MateBook 1st generation devices because they do not support Huawei PC Manager.
View it via the CLI (Windows computers only)
- Press Win () + R. In the displayed Run dialog box, enter "cmd" and click OK.
- Enter "wmic bios get serialnumber". In the query result, the number under SerialNumber is the S/N of the computer.
View it on the BIOS settings screen
- During the power-on process (before the boot logo is displayed on the screen), press and hold F2 immediately to enter the BIOS settings screen, the number next to Serial Number is the S/N of the computer.
- After you view the S/N, you can close the BIOS settings screen in either of the following ways (the following figures are for reference only).
- Press Esc. In the displayed dialog box, use arrow keys to select Yes.
- Click Esc Exit in the lower left corner of the screen. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes.
View it on the computer package
You can find the S/N of the computer under the barcode on the computer package.