This is a quick one
Open Pronterface
Connect the motherboard to the computer using USB cable
Make sure any jumpers for USB are enabled on the motherboard (instead of power supply)
In Pronterface, click Connect
You will see the following message
Connecting…
Printer is now online.
Next type in M115 and press Send
Your firmware will now be listed…
SENDING:M115
FIRMWARE_NAME:Marlin 2.0.5.3 (GitHub) SOURCE_CODE_URL:https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin PROTOCOL_VERSION:1.0