1. BIOS_eMachines_4GC3109E_A_A.zip Driver
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readme.txt Driver File Contents (BIOS_eMachines_4GC3109E_A_A.zip)

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File Description: BIOS ECS 945GCT-M3 Motherboard 
Version: 4GC3109E
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP / VISTA
Part Number: 4GC3109E
Date: 10/18/2007
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Removal 		
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This document describes the steps necessary to upgrade to BIOS version 4GC3109E for the ECS 945GCT-M3 Motherboard.


Identification

This BIOS can be installed on a ECS 945GCT-M3 Motherboard.


Installation

The BIOS should be flashed if:

1.  You are updating to a newer BIOS revision.

2.  A technician has told you to flash or re-flash the computer.


Steps to flash or re-flash the computer using a CD burner drive:

1.  Use CDRW burning software to Burn Disc Image of the C:\Cabs\4GC3109E\4GC3109E.iso file to a blank CD.

2.  After creating the bootable CD, place the CD in the CD/DVD drive, and then restart the computer.

3.  At the Menu, select 1 for eMachines  BIOS 4GC3109E.  The BIOS flash process runs automatically.  Do not press any keys or turn off the computer during this process.

4.  When complete the message "Flashing Complete" would be flashing, remove boot media used and hit <F1>.

5.  Press the F2 key to enter the CMOS Setup Utility.

6.  In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Load Optimized Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.

7.  Press the Y key, and then press ENTER to select Load Optimized Defaults.

8.  In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Save & Exit Setup, and then press ENTER.

9.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save to CMOS and EXIT.


Steps to flash or re-flash the computer using a floppy disk drive or bootable USB flash drive:

1.  Copy all of the BIOS files except 4GC3109E.iso from the C:\Cabs\4GC3109E folder to a blank floppy disk or a USB flash drive. 

2.  Restart the computer with the floppy disk inserted/USB flash drive plugged in.

3.  At the Menu, select 1 for eMachines  BIOS 4GC3109E.  The BIOS flash process runs automatically.  Do not press any keys or turn off the computer during this process.

4.  When the flash is complete, the computer automatically restarts.  

5.  Press the F2 key to enter the CMOS Setup Utility.

6.  In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Load Optimized Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.

7.  Press the Y key, and then press ENTER to select Load Optimized Defaults.

8.  In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Save & Exit Setup, and then press ENTER.

9.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save to CMOS and EXIT.


Removal

Because a computer must have a BIOS to operate, there is no removal process.  The BIOS cannot be removed after it has been upgraded.


Troubleshooting

If you have trouble flashing the BIOS, try the process again following the steps listed in the Installation section of this document.  If you are still unable to flash the BIOS, verify that you are actually attempting to flash the BIOS on an ECS uBTX motherboard.  If this process still fails, contact technical support.

There may be an error indicating a CMOS Checksum error.  At the eMachines  Splash screen, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.  Press the ENTER key to select Load Optimized Defaults and Save and Exit Setup.  The computer restarts. 


Reason for Update

- DMI memory information don't show second DIMM
- fixed memory & CPU num post error
- fixed L2 cache size error
- Changed CPU execute disabled bit function value to enabled
- fixed memory post error when CPU function too more.
- hidden CPU L3 Cache item
- modify DMI information
- patch s3 resume time
- Add HPET support & hidden it (DTM)
- fixed 9XX CPU TEMP +8C
- Set <Power on after power failure> as <Former-Sts>, system enter into S3, then unplug power cord. 
  After 30 seconds plug the power cord, the EUT can not start automatically.
- Follow _Bios_Requirement_VISTA spec.( >512M => 128M , <=512M =>64M 
- Fixed E2160 CPU TEMP lower than actual environment temp ( +3C )
- Hidden don't support function item ( WOL )
- Patch CMOS time lose issue, RTC test fail
- The SATA ports are shown as same as IDE channels, It should be SATA channel, the issue also exist on POST screen
- Fixed Shutdown Temperature function
- Fixed On-chip Serial ATA item help string
- Add "Auto" item for "DVMT Mode
- Fixed on/off fail 
- Some items will appear when pressing "¡õ" or "¡ô" key of keyboard several times
- The content on top of the screen cannot show when press "¡ô" key & Enter BIOS setup with user password
- Adjust Intel OSB position.
- Fixed BIOS version show at OS system information.
- Disabled PCI_PME.
- DRAM Timing set by SPD default and hidden. 
- Fixed CPU and memory message overlap at POST. 
- Fixed boot from RPL if disabled boot rom.
- Remove  ¡§Energy Lake Function¡¨
- Fixed On-chip Serial ATA help item.
- Hidden Boot Display item.
-. Fixed second IDE DMI information. 

Applicable Part Numbers

Motherboard: 

4006188R

System models: 

1009577 eMachines H5237 AIO
1014410R eMachines W3619 AIO
1014572R eMachines W5233 AI