Gateway ML3109 drivers found

I bought this laptop a few months back from Bestbuy for the unbeatable price of $350.

Has low specs but should that be what you need it's great

Celeron M 1.6ghz
512mb ddr2-667 4-4-4-12
80gb seagate 5400rpm HDD
ATI m200 w/out 1394
Wireless/lan/56k modem
3 USB ports
SD card slot
14" screen

Not bad right? Wrong it's shipped with Vista basic. After struggling with Vista I knew it had to go. Xp is the next logical OS. Installed and next came the locating of drivers. I spent over a month with no sound, no wifi, and 2 or 3 unknown devices SMbus was one...When at last I found this site

http://robbray.com/gateway-ml3109-drivers-for-windows-xp/

Thank you so much! yay!

So now the struggle is over and should anyone else want to purchase this Bestbuy deal and having to worry about not finding the drivers for Xp...
Here they are:

Marvell 10/100 network: http://www.marvell.com/drivers/driverDisplay.do?dId=103&pId=1


Realtek 8185L 802.11b/g network: ftp://202.65.194.212/cn/wlan/x86-8185(1094).zip


High Definition Audio Bus driver (install only the Microsoft KB888111 executable): ftp://209.216.61.149/pc/audio/WDM_R173.zip


SigmaTel Audio: ftp://ftp.gateway.com/pub/hardware_support/drivers/win_xp/sound/integrated/D00737-001-001.exe


Agere HDA Modem: ftp://ftp.gateway.com/pub/hardware_support/drivers/win_vista/modem/D20004-002-001.exe


Omega ATI Radeon 200M graphics (third-party driver, select Radeon, then XP): http://www.omegadrivers.net/ati/win2k_xp.php


EDIT:New download location USB2.0 and SMBus (unpacks drivers to C:\ATI, won’t install): http://www.filehippo.com/download_ati_catalyst_xp/tech/3477/

hi i bought this laptop for my wife and would love install xp on it , i tried and it locked up the laptop and i ordered the restore dvd from gateway could you give me more info on how to downgrade and correctly do it please?

Just boot off of a valid XP cd, Delete the current partition, create a new partition, do a full format then install XP.. Just follow the prompts on the screen it's very easy. Make sure you download the Drivers that aksd graciously provided so you don't run into the same headaches as him. Any problems just ask here of email me.

I just popped in the XP cd deleted the partition and reformatted. That's it...other then the 1-2 month search for the drivers that lead to the great find above

i did as stated but i it would only let me into safe mode and randomly restarted ,do i have to flash the bios or something i just got lost in the process

I really don't know. I have had no trouble with it. Installed like a champ...Maybe the install got goofed?

I installed XP, got the drivers etc. One problem, I can't get the audio to work at all. Any suggestions?

I found the folder for kb888111xpsp2.

I clicked on it to begin the installation.

After the installation, the 'Found new hardware' wizard comes up.
I searched the location WDM_R173\WDM_R173\\WDM
Nothing - couldn't find the necessary software.

So, I try again.
This time, I told it not to search.
I selected the Sound, video and game controllers.
The next screen you choose the manufacturer and the model.

Which 2 do I choose?

Did you start installing the drivers before or after updating to SP2? Both times I have installed XP on the system I started with only LAN then updated.

Also I installed in this order:

LAN
SMBus
Graphics
Wireless
HD audio bus driver
Sigmatel
Modem

"installed XP, got the drivers etc. One problem, I can't get the audio to work at all. Any suggestions?

I found the folder for kb888111xpsp2.

I clicked on it to begin the installation."

Cancel out of the new hardware found window and reboot. After install the Sigmatel driver...comes as a selfextracting rar which I found "setup.exe" in C:\cabs\D00737-001-001...depends where the files extracted to

Hope this helps :-) If not post back

aksd

I am starting over from scratch.

I had been installing in the order you had in the first post.

If I read your last post correctly, it should be:

Marvel
SMBus
Omega Drivers
Realtek
the KB888111
Sigmatel
Modem

I'll try this order. *crosses fingers*

[and yes - I'm new to this sort of thing]

ok cool. I don't remember which...I think only the LAN and Wireless I used the windows driver search. Extracted the drivers grabbed the sys and ini files, put them on desktop then pointed windows to desktop.

The order with the drivers shouldn't be too important. Only with the HD audio bus and the sound driver as the sigmatel driver requires the HD audio be installed first.

*crosses fingers for rh1ann*

*sigh*

the latest saga:

first the good news - I have sound!

now the bad: I have no internet. Which is really confusing me because last night I did before I did the reinstall. So I am obviously screwing something up.

I tried so many things last night that I have no idea what worked and what didn't.

In the device manager, it says that the Marvell and Realtek [under network adapters] are fine - there's no big yellow thingy there.

When I try to set up a network connection, both the Marvell and Realtek are disconnected. How do I get them connected?

Also:
In the ATI setup for the SMBus - at the end of the installation, it said: setup did not find a driver compatible with your current hardware or operating system.

Um...dissconnected you say? Try control panel>Network & internet>network connections>rightclick one and see if you can "enable"

"USB2.0 and SMBus (unpacks drivers to C:\ATI, won’t install): http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/x...grated-xp.html "

The driver package won't install by itself. You have to start the install to extract the files then goto the location it extracted (me it was C: ) and start the install there

C:\7-11-igp_xp32_dd_ccc_wdm_sb_gart_enu_54435\Driver\SBDrv\setup.exe

I actually think everything is working.

I have sound .. and I have internet finally. The only problem is with my wireless at home - but that's a completely different issue.

Dare I say it? It's working!

Thank you so much for your help!

Great news :)

verify in the device manager there are no "unknowns"?

Glad I could help

Great news :)

verify in the device manager there are no "unknowns"?

Glad I could help

No unknowns!

:)

Thank you so much!

The driver package won't install by itself, so how can I install the package after I have found the location it extracted too. Thank you for you time.

Yep, it is not supposed to install it self. So once you find the location it extraced to, mine was here "C:\7-11-igp_xp32_dd_ccc_wdm_sb_gart_enu_54435\Driver\SBDrv", click setup.exe located in "SBDrv"

So run the driver you downloaded to extract the files.

Go to: C:\7-11-igp_xp32_dd_ccc_wdm_sb_gart_enu_54435\Driver\SBDrv, or [location where they extraced for you]/Driver/SBDrv, and run setup.exe

Anymore questions just post :-)

baiacces, welcome to Techspot!

I actually think everything is working.

I have sound .. and I have internet finally. The only problem is with my wireless at home - but that's a completely different issue.

Dare I say it? It's working!

Thank you so much for your help!

Can anyone help? I am working on a Gateway ML3109 for an elderly couple that live in my building as a favor.

I reformeated and loaded windows XP SP2, I downloaded all thge drivers listed below.

hizzouse.doesntexist.com/ML3109.html

and

robbray.com/gateway-ml3109-drivers-for-windows-xp/

Both where very helpful and I have everything working but the wireless.

I have the drivers outlied in the 2 posts above. They are installed and I had no errors. The device manager has only 1 bilg yellow ? mark on Pother devices, PCI Device.

Under Network adapters its shows two items
Marvell Yukon 88E8038 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
Realtek RTL8185 54M Wireless LAN Network Adapter

Both show no red X's or Yellow ? marks. Both say they are working properly.

I can get on the internet with cable conection, but not wirlessly?

What am I doing wrong? I need some help, please!

see if this helps wrt to your Unknown Device problem (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314464/en-us)

and as to your wireless problem;
- What make/model is the wireless access point/router you are trying to connect to?
- Is your wireless adapter enabled? Control Panel ->Network Connections what is the Status shown? Do you see View available wireless networks listed in the window under Network Tasks?

First is there a wireless icon (blue) by the touchpad? If the drivers are installed correctly and there aren't any other errors but still the wireless doesn't work. I would check that.

If it isn't lit you need to enable the wireless. Function key + F2

Its a Linksys WRT54G. It was working fine with the laptop under Vista, But It had othe issues with Vista and Excel and print issues. I was asked to deload it with XP SP2.

Yes the Laptop shows the blue wireless network icon just to the bottom left of the touch pad.

First is there a wireless icon (blue) by the touchpad? If the drivers are installed correctly and there aren't any other errors but still the wireless doesn't work. I would check that.

If it isn't lit you need to enable the wireless. Function key + F2

The wireless ICon is on, and I tried the Function key + F2

It toggles the Icon On / Off... Its on!

Still Nothing.

What exactly does the wireless do? Can you search for networks?

Confirm/check the wireless adapter

Click Control Panel -> Network Connectons. You'll see a list of network connections on your computer. There should be one wireless connection listed.
Right click on entry for your wireless connection and you'll get its context menu which should include an item View Available Wireless Networks. Left click to select that item
You should get a window displaying all wireless networks detected. Do you get that window?

You'll find quick install guide, manuals, top problems/solutions at the linksys support site for your router here (http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859837401&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3740141396B07)
My advice when setting up a wireless network, is always Start Simple! (i.e. start out by turning off all wireless encryption, MAC address filtering, etc.) Once you verify you can establish simple network connectivity to an unencrypted/unfiltered wireless network, then and only then start adding the various encryption and filtering options. Otherwise, you'll be struggling to localize and pinpoint just where your problem is

If still having problems, post back

Hey 'aksd' and 'to whom it may concern', I also own a Gateway ML3109 and I HATE VISTA and I would really like to have XP on my gateway but of course you know the problem........DRIVERS !!!

I did everything you state read this entire thread about 100 times and well problems problems problems ;(

I would extremely appreciate it if you add me to you MSN Messenger contact list so that you can help and I'm quite computer literate so dont worry, my email address is 'pilot-leo@hotmail.com'

Thank you very much

Pilot-leo: Is not 100% clear who your last post was addressed tp nor why you want to work through private conversation.

Everyone here donates their time (when they have time).. So between varying times betwen yourself and all the people that may be able and available to help plus any one person could be on the forum frequently... or decide not be on the forums a while

Should be best to continue in one of the forum threads

Pilot-leo: Is not 100% clear who your last post was addressed tp nor why you want to work through private conversation.

Everyone here donates their time (when they have time).. So between varying times betwen yourself and all the people that may be able and available to help plus any one person could be on the forum frequently... or decide not be on the forums a while

Should be best to continue in one of the forum threads
My last message was addressed to anyone who has a gateway ml3109 and was successful in downloading and getting the drivers to work.
The main reason why I prefer a private chat or private convo is because the response time is quicker, it's jus my personal preference.

I just got this laptop and decided to put Windows XP on it as well. However... I'm having trouble putting in the Marvell Driver. There's no executable file so I don't know what to do. Can anyone help?

I just got this laptop and decided to put Windows XP on it as well. However... I'm having trouble putting in the Marvell Driver. There's no executable file so I don't know what to do. Can anyone help?


hey, i can help you out, ppl on this website are not dependable, i had to do everything myself and it was alot of work, add me, my email address is a few posts higher.

I'll be happy to help you out !

Thanks Pilot-leo but my teacher ended up helping me out. Got it figured out now. Thanks

I just downgraded my laptop too and do not understand one thing it says.
Just today I downgraded my Gateway to XP too, i have only recover one of the drivers and do not understand how to do the rest, can someone explain to me( and if possible, give me links) how to find working site the lets you download the drivers? Plus i am only 14 years old and is an ametuer tech person so explain in a way I can understand please.

Ok first
pilot-leo how can you say people on this website aren't dependable?

bhn26 according to this forum you can use the Drivers listed with the websites here but just to make the job easier for everyone else here are the links posted on the forum
http://forums.devshed.com/computer-hardware-103/xp-drivers-for-gateway-ml3109t-519750.html

Links Posted On Forum Link Above
http://uk.gateway.com/support/product_support.html?cat=Notebooks&subcat=MX+Series&model=MX3101b - Various Drivers (Including Wireless Driver).

http://www.omegadrivers.net/ati_winxp.php - ATI Drivers.

http://robbray.com/gateway-ml3109-drivers-for-windows-xp/ - Network, Audio and USB Drivers.
Hope This Helps.
Also bhn26 could you post back once you've installed these to confirm if they work or not

Gateway drivers:
http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp

Hmmm, i still don't understand how to do some of it...
On the robbray site, i have only understood how to download and get the driver running for the realtek link, my main goal right now is to get the internet working so I could use the laptop to find drivers easier. Can someone tell me what to do exactly please?

If you've downloaded the Realtek Driver then you just have to configure your settings for your Router or Modem.

okay, so what driver should i download to get the wireless internet? if possible, can you give me the link and tell me what to do after I click the link?

Go to the first download site i linked (Gateway Site) and go down to the Driver "Realtek Wireless Network Driver" download that and then configure your computer to connect to the router again.

Thank you so much, i have three other drivers that need to be fixed too, I have Video Controller(VGA compatible), PCI Device, and SM Bus Controller. can you please help me again

Actually I have fixed two of the drivers but one more came up, Modem Device on High Definition Audio Bus and SM Bus Controller, so that makes two more drivers to fix, do you think you can help me?

Modem driver: http://downloads.emachines.com/drivers/modem/D00670-001-001.exe
(from woody1191 link)

By the way, you have done the chipset driver I hope: http://downloads.emachines.com/drivers/chipset/D00671-001-001.exe
This must be done before any other driver is installed. (sometimes it works after too)

Okay, I got all the drivers fixed thank you everyone, especially woody.

Just by the way, didn't this link take you to your exact drivers? (serial number required)
http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp

You're welcome bhn26 :)

kimsland i think his comp was originally shipped with Vista so bhn26 was looking for XP drivers for his hardware and as Gateway say on the quote below they only provide updates based on the original configuration so in this case they will only update Drivers for Vista on that system.
At least thats what i think you were pointing out about the Drivers.
1: Downloads from the Gateway web site have been tested and certified with hardware configurations sold by Gateway. Gateway only supports drivers that are downloaded from the Gateway web site.

2: as-shipped from Gateway: Updated downloads in this area are based on the original shipped configuration. This will not include hardware/software changes or additions made from the original configuration.

Ok first and foremost thank you so much for the previous driver links they have aided me greatly. I do have an issue though and it's a little bit strange so help me out if you can.

I down graded to XP earlier today and installed a bunch of drivers. Everything is going well until I get to the internet. I have the wireless and network adapter up but the problem is they get stuck on "aqcuiring IP address." The strangest thing is that I can connect to a local unsecured network just fine but I cant get into our house network! Not through wireless nor connected. Im kinda at wits end here and am willing to delete all drivers do anything short of burning down gateway offices to get this to work. Thanks in advance.

MotherRussian that's good saying thanks for the drivers (although who knows, possibly old now, as the thread started in 2007!)

In regards to your Home network issue, instead of posting this here (on the Drivers Forum)
You are best to go and have a look at either Windows OS (http://www.techspot.com/vb/menu15.html) forum or Security and the Web (http://www.techspot.com/vb/menu28.html) forum (please choose appropriately) and repost your issue, in a New Thread.

This forum is for drivers only. And this exact thread is about drivers for Gateway ML3109

USB and SB driver location changed. New url unknown. Does anyone have the file saved on their computer or at least the name of the exe? The name would greatly help the search.

EDIT: New download location added for SMbus on the first post

Just by the way, didn't this link take you to your exact drivers? (serial number required)
http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp

Gateway doesn't supply XP drivers nor support for this laptop. It was shipped with vista basic and Gateway didn't make it easy to downgrade.

BTW Ubuntu 8.10 works great on this laptop. I have tried prior releases of Ubuntu with minor success (no wifi or no sound). This distro is working great, even dedicated video drivers for 3d accel.

EDIT:: I'm very surprised this thread has grow and survived so long. For Ubuntu info (not applicable with 8.10) see my other post at http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=511876 it has grow to 18pages!!! I would have never thought these postings could have the popularity they have received.

-AKSD (aka alphabetical)

thank you aksd! I was looking for the SM bus controller and your link was perfect. I just want to point out though, that version 7.11 that you link to is the last version of the ATI Catalyst drivers that contains a working SM Bus driver for the ML3109. If you try to download a newer set, they won't work.

P.S. - any idea why the network card would suddenly stop being recognized? Not wireless, but the marvell 10/100. Not listed in device manager, so its as if the computer doesn't know it exists. power issue?

Hmmm. I don't remember having that problem.

I would start by flashing the BIO's. In the past two years there have been little quirks show up and flashing the BIO's solved most of them, that or a fresh install.

http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/getFile.asp?id=21002&dscr=Windows%20Vista%20BIOS%2083.05&uid=231373300

It's an ISO file, burn to cd and reboot.

To be honest I don't know what would cause the marvel lan to disappear from the device manager.

thanks for the reply! this vista bios will it be okay for xp?

Yes. The file you download is an exe. It is a selfextracting zip of some sorts. It unpacks to location C:\cabs Go there and look for the iso file named BIOS-8305. That is your BIO's. Burn this to a CD using your favorite ISO burner or try http://www.freeisoburner.com/ . Put the CD in the drive and reboot. Teh computer should be setup to boot CD first but if it doesn't you press F12 at boot for the boot selection. It runs by itself, no buttons to push. Just let it go until it says "press any key to reboot". I had a problem about two weeks ago where the laptop would become unresponsive and then it would post about 25% of the time. I was able to get the disc in and flashed the BIO's and all those quirks went away, even the OS instability and "lock ups" (8.10 Ubuntu).