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Here is the motherboard list for Emachines. Google and DEX search will be your friend if you want to know more. Emachines invariably load a simplified OEM bios, which offer minimal user interaction, and upgrading the bios, except for official Emachines upgrades, is full of complications. Drivers and manuals can be found at Emachines, Gateway and the manufacturers websites: http://www.dexplor.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7747291

KEY: Model - North & South Bridge - Audio - LAN - Onboard Graphics & Slot - CPU Socket - Gateway Part Number where available

Asus A7V8X-LA - VIA KM400A VT8237 - ALC658 - VT6103 - VIA Unichrome Graphics AGP8X/4X - SKTA

ECS L4S5MG - SIS 650GX SIS 962L - CM19738/ALC201A - RTL8100B - SiS Real256E Graphics AGP4X - SKT478
ECS L7VMM - VIA KM266 VT8233A - ALC201A - RTL8100B - S3 ProSavage8 Graphics AGP4X - SKTA
ECS L7VMM2 - VIA KM266 VT8235 - VIA VT1612A - RTL8139 VT6103 - S3 ProSavage8 Graphics AGP4X - SKTA
ECS C51PVGM-M (DDR2) - NV 6150LE NV 410 - ALC883 - RTL8100C - GeForce 6150 PCI-Ex16 - SKTAM2
ECS 945GCT-M3 (FSB800) - Intel 945GC ICH7 - Realtek ALC883 - RTL8100C - GMA950 PCI-Ex16 - SKT775 - 4006188R

FIC AM35 - VIA KM266 VT8233A - VIA Audio - RTL8100B - S3 ProSavage8 Graphics AGP4X - SKTA
FIC AM37 - VIA KM266 VT8235 - VIA Audio - RTL8100B - S3 ProSavage8 Graphics AGP4X - SKTA
FIC AM39L (K7M-400) - VIA KM400A VT8235 - ALC650 - VT6103L - VIA Unichrome Graphics AGP8X - SKTA
FIC AU31 (K7M-NF18G) - nVidia nForce2 - ALC650 - RTL8201BL - GeForce4 MX AGP8X - SKTA
FIC FW37T - Intel 810e ICH2 - Unknown - None - Intel 810e - SKT370
FIC K7MNF-64 - nVidia nForce2 IGP - ALC655 - Onboard LAN - GeForce4 MX Graphics AGP8X/4X - SKTA
FIC K8M-800M - VIA K8M800 VT8237 - ALC655 - RTL8100C - S3 Unichrome Pro AGP8X - SKT754
FIC K8MC51G - NVC51G MCP51G - ALC655 - Broadcom AC131 - GeForce 6100 PCI-Ex16 - SKT754 - 4006107R

FIC VC31 - Intel 845 ICH2 - Unknown - RTL8100 - None AGP4X - SKT478
FIC VC37 - Intel 845GL ICH4 - ALC655 - RTL8100C - Extreme Graphics 2 - SKT478
FIC VC37GV - Intel 845GV ICH4 - ALC650 - RTL8100B - Extreme Graphics 2 - SKT478
FIC VG31 - Intel 845G ICH4 - ALC650 - RTL8100B - Extreme Graphics 2 AGP4X - SKT478
FIC VG33 - Intel 845GE ICH4 - ALC202A - RTL8100BL/Intel 82562ET - Extreme Graphics 2 AGP4X - SKT478
FIC VI39L - SIS 651 SIS 962L - ALC202A - RTL8201 - SIS AGP4X - SKT478
FIC VL33G (P4M-865G MAXII) - Intel 865G ICH5 - ALC655 - RTL8101 - Extreme Graphics 2 AGP8X - SKT478
FIC VL35G (P4M-865G MAX) - Intel 865G ICH5 - ALC650 - RTL8101B - Extreme Graphics 2 AGP8X - SKT478

Intel D845GVSR Seabreeze - Intel 845GV ICH4 - ALC202A/AD1981B - Intel 82562ET - Extreme Graphics 2 - SKT478
Intel D865GVHZ Hazelton - Intel 865GV ICH5 - ALC202A - Intel 82562EZ - Extreme Graphics 2 - SKT478
Intel D915GAGL Augsburg - Intel 915GV ICH6 - ALC860 - Intel 82562EZ - GMA900 PCI-Ex16 - SKT775 - 4006154R
Intel D915GVWB Augsburg - Intel 915GV ICH6 - ALC860 - Intel 82562EZ - GMA900 - SKT775
Intel D101GGC Grant County 101 (DDR) - ATI RC410 IXP450 - ALC861 - RT8101L - ATI X300 PCI-Ex16 - SKT775 - 4006117R
Intel D102GGC2 Grant County 102 (DDR2) - ATI RC410 IXP450 - ALC861 - RT8101L - ATI X300 PCI-Ex16 - SKT775 - 4006149R
Intel D945GCCR Coconut Creek (FSB800) - Intel 945GC ICH7 - Realtek ALC883 - Intel 82562G - GMA950 PCI-Ex16 - SKT775 - 4006181R
Intel D945GCL Coryville and Coryville2 (FSB1066) - Intel 945G ICH7 - Sigmatel 9220 - Intel 82562G - GMA950 PCI-Ex16 - SKT775 - 4006158R and 4006173R

MSI MS-6191 - AMD Irongate and 756 - Creative ES1373 - Unknown - AGP (3.3V) - SlotA
MSI MS-6714 (845GVM-L) - Intel 845GV ICH4 - ALC650 - RTL8101 - Extreme Graphics AGP4X - SKT478
MSI MS-6734 (KM4M-L) - VIA KM400 VT8235 - ALC655 - VT6103 - VIA Unichrome AGP8X/4X - SKTA
MSI MS-6741 (K8TM-ILSR) - VIA K8T800 VT8237 - ALC655 - VT6103 - S3 Unichrome Pro AGP8X/4X - SKT754
MSI MS-6777 (K7N2GM-L) - nForce2 MCP2 - ALC650 - RTL8201BL - GeForce4 MX AGP8X/4X - SKTA
MSI MS-7003 (RS3M-IL) - ATI Radeon 9100 IXP150 - ALC655 - RTL8100C - Radeon 9100 Graphics AGP8X/4X - SKT478
MSI MS-7061 (KM3M-V) - VIA KM266PRO VT8237 - VIA 1617A - VT6103 - ProSavage8 Graphics AGP4X - SKTA
MSI MS-7093 (RS480M2-IL) - ATI RS480 SB400 - ALC658C - RTL8100C - ATI X200 PCI-Ex16 - SKT939
MSI MS-7142 (K8MM-V) - VIA K8M800-CE VT8237R - VT1617A - VT6103L - S3 Unichrome AGP8X/4X - SKT754
MSI MS-7145 (RS480M-IL) - ATI RS480 SB400 - ALC655 - RTL8100C - ATI X200 PCI-Ex16 - SKT754
MSI MS-7173 (RC410M-L) - ATI RC410 SB450 - ALC880 - RTL8100C - ATI X300 PCI-Ex16 - SKT775
MSI MS-7184 - ATI RS480 SB400 - ALC658C - RTL8100C - ATI X200 PCI-Ex16 - SKT939
MSI MS-7207 (K8NGM2-L) - NVC51G MCP51G - ALC880 - RTL8201C - GeForce 6100 PCI-Ex16 - SKT939 - 4006127R

Trigem Alaska-3 - Intel 845GV ICH4 - AD1981A/Realtek - RTL8100B - Extreme Graphics 2 - SKT478
Trigem Anaheim-2/2A - Intel 810 - CS4280 - None - Intel Direct AGP - SKT370
Trigem Anaheim-3 - Intel 810e - CS4280 - None - Unknown - SKT370
Trigem Calgary - Intel 440LX - CS4280/CS4297 - None - ATI Rage XL - Unknown
Trigem Cognac - Intel 810 - CS4299 - None - Intel Direct AGP - SKT370
Trigem Cognac+ - Intel 810 - Intel 82801AA - None - Unknown - SKT370
Trigem Como-III - Intel 440EX - CS4235B - None - ATI Rage IIC - SLOT1
Trigem Delhi-3 - VIA Apollo MVP3 - CS4237 - None - ATI Rage IIC - SKT7
Trigem Dublin - Intel 845 ICH2 - AD1886 CS4201 - AN983B - Extreme Graphics AGP4X - SKT478
Trigem Florida-C - Intel 440LX - CS4280 - None - ATI Rage IIC - SKT370
Trigem Florida-TG/TGA - Intel 440LX - CS4280 - None - ATI Rage Pro Turbo - SKT370
Trigem Imperial - Intel 845GV/GL/G - AD1886/ALC202a - RTL8139 - Extreme Graphics 2 - SKT478
These boards are commonly referred to as Imperial-GV, Imperial-G, Imperial-GL and Imperial-GLVE.
Trigem Liverpool - Intel 850 - Intel 82801 - None - nVidia TNT - SKT423
Trigem Lomita - Intel 810e - AD1886A - None - Onboard Intel 810e - SKT370
Trigem Napoli-2/2A - Intel 440BX - CS4280/CS4281 - None - Unknown - SLOT1
Trigem Pinole - Intel 810 - CS4299 - None - Unknown - Unknown
Trigem Santa Fe - VIA VT8365A VT82C686B - Unknown - RTL8138C - Onboard and AGP4X - SKTA

Thanks to all the intrepid members who have rolled their sleeves up and had a look inside their eMachines. It's the only way to find out sometimes. Will add the new Socket AM2 boards when I know more.
30th. August 2007.

Here is my info: I know, I know, it is old but I am a firm believer in if it ain't broke....

CPU: AMD Sempron™ 3100+ Processor (64-bit)
(1.80GHz, 1600MHz FSB, 256KB L2 cache)
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home (SP2)

Chipset: VIA K8M800
Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM (1 × 256MB), 400MHz (PC3200)
Expandable to 2GB
Hard Drive: 100GB (7200rpm, 2MB cache)
Optical Drive: 48x CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Media Reader: 8-in-1 digital media manager (Secure Digital™ (SD), Smart Media, Micro Drive, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Compact Flash, Mulitimedia Card, USB 2.0)
Video: S3 Graphics Unichrome™ Pro
64MB DDR Shared memory
AGP 8x slot available for upgrade
Sound: AC '97 Audio, Dolby 5.1 (6-channel)
Network: 10/100Mbps integrated Ethernet LAN
Modem: 56K ITU V.92-ready Fax/Modem
Peripherals: Standard Multifunction Keyboard, 2-Button Wheel Mouse, Amplified Stereo Speakers
Ports/Other: 5 USB 2.0 (4 in back, 1 in Media Reader), 1 VGA external connector, 1 serial, 1 parallel, 2 PS/2, 5 audio ports (2 in front, 3 in back)


I have upgraded some things but others I am afraid to mess with fearing that new translates to blue screen ....

I sent this to help your list and I honestly don't know if my stuff is on it.

YOU CAN REPLACE YOUR MOBO WITH NO SOFTWARE OR OS RE-INSTALL -JUST REPLACE USING THE SAME CHIPSET FAMILY

Here's the notes I made for my MOBO changeout, the board was new and $30 + $15 shipping from Ebay.

INSTALLATION NOTES:
Replaced Imperial GV 200307018 Mother Board which uses the Intel 845GV chipset in an Emachine T2542.
New Mother Board is the Intel D845GLVA (L) using the Intel 845GL chipset.
Transfer CPU and fan and RAM.
Install board into PC, except for the front panel plugs, the others were idiot proof .

The rear external jacks / cable receptacles don't line up with the old metal faceplate on the PC case and since my board was not a retail boxed board but new surplus, it didn't come with a new plate - I just removed and discarded the old plate.

Front Panel Plugs:
HDD: Red to pin1, Wht to pin 3
Pwr LED: Green to pin 2, White to pin 3
On/Off button: Black to pin 6, White to pin 8

Front Audio Plug:
Removed blue jumpers from pins near PCI slots and plug into these pins, only goes one way.

OS (XP Home) Registration:
Upon start up the OS will ask you to register your OS, use the COA # on the purple sticker located on the back of your PC to get a new License # by phone. After inputting your new activation/license # your OS is good to go.

Drivers:
Start in safe mode and update your drivers for the new board if you need to - Drivers available from the Intel website - Audio, Chipset, Graphics, LAN, IDE Accelerator, and USB 2.0 update.

NOTE: My PC wouldn't boot fully until I installed two new drivers for my Audio and Ethernet Controller / LAN in safe mode. In my case it would find new hardware and then shut down and reboot - repeating this loop.

Once the drivers were installed in safe mode the PC booted normally.

Other Notes:
Press F8 upon boot to enter safe mode.
Press F2 to enter bios with new board - used to be delete button.
PC button LED is not two color any more - no big deal.

I have an emachines ET1641-02w with MCP73VT-PM motherboard.
I am trying to connect an audio cable twisted pair, but I don't see any labeling on the mb.
where can I find a picture or can someone tell me where it may go? I was hoping to see something labeled aux or cd
thanks!

I think the generic name of that motherboard is GF7050VT-M. If so, then here is the specifications for the motherboard. Compare it with your motherboard to see if its the same. You will have to open up the PC to do so of course but since you are connecting wires, I presume this is already the case.

http://www.ecsusa.com/ECSWebSite/Produc ... =1&LanID=9

If so, then you can download the manual on the page.

What is the purpose of adding expansion cards to the motherboard? Why aren't expansion cards simply built-in to the computer at the time of manufacture?
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Well, if by expension cards you mean video and sound cards, they are built into the board. However they aren't up to par for gaming and so that is why they have the slots to add a better card. Well not JUST gaming, as far as the PCI slot goes, there are many different types of cards that can go into PCI.

How do I connect a dsl modem and wireless router together when they are in different rooms? My modem acts as a router and it hooked up to a switch, the switch it hooked into a patch panel. I can not move the modem away from that spot because it needs to hook into the patch panel. I would like wireless access in a different room, but how do I set a wireless router to do that without running into a double nat?

Wow man. Totally wrong thread to post this question in, but I'll try and help you anyway. So, I don't know what you mean by swich and patch panel, but the only way I can think of is to run a long eithernet cord from your modem to the wireless router in the other room. Maybe you can make a picture in Paint to illistrate your situation?

What motherboard should I get that is compatible with radeon 5770 and supports ddr3? I want to upgrade the specs on my comp to increase performance and play the latest games at a decent graphics level. The radeon 5770 1 gb seems to be pretty decent and I think 2 gb ddr3 should suffice for now. What I'm clueless about is the motherboard. Some suggestions please.
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