"Okay, Grandma," Liam muttered, "let's see if we can bring you back to life."
The marking is not actually a motherboard model number; it is a regulatory compliance code (ACA supplier code) indicating the product can be legally sold in Australia. Because this code appears on nearly all MSI motherboards, searching for "N1996 drivers" will not give you the specific software you need. n1996 motherboard drivers
Finding drivers for an old motherboard from 1996 can be quite a challenge. Here are some steps and resources you might find helpful: "Okay, Grandma," Liam muttered, "let's see if we