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 174 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
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
To get the BIOS EasyNote E3 series driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Packard Bell BIOS EasyNote E3 series into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Packard Bell Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Packard Bell website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.