The BIOS EasyNote E3 series is a common computer motherboard manufactured by Packard Bell. Update now to fix problems such as frequent crashing, computer shuts off unexpectedly, no audio or no video, or a blank screen on start up. This driver - "ene3bios116r2.exe" - has been downloaded 177 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 983.5 KB.
BIOS EasyNote E3 series
Windows XP
ene3bios116r2.exe (983.5 KB)
1.16 rev.2 (14-Apr-2004)
This revision includes an updated keyboard controller (KBC) version 1.02. See the release notes below:
System BIOS 1.16
- Changed: default setting for internal Wireless LAN is set to enabled.
- Fixed: system hangs on power on (post screen) when cmos battery is empty.
KBC BIOS 1.02 (=new in this revision)
- Changed hotkey Fn+F1 (Wireless LAN On/Off) for sending scan code not sending SMI.
- Support Samsung Cell battery
Note: this BIOS version supports the models without internal Wireless LAN also!
Warning: Using an incorrect BIOS version might cause system failures. Do not install this software unless you are certain that it has been designed for your motherboard.
Andrews (DG Staff Member) on 26-Jul-2004
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