1. BIOS_Intel_4GC3109G_A_A.zip Driver
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read_me.txt Driver File Contents (BIOS_Intel_4GC3109G_A_A.zip)

Information and Instructions about this download file. 

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File Description: BIOS ECS uBTX Motherboard With Intel(r) 945G 
Version: 4GC3109G
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP / VISTA
Part Number: 4GC3109G
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 update to BIOS version 4GC3109G for the ECS 945GCT-M3 Motherboard.


Identification

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


Installation

Update (flash) the BIOS 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\4GC3109G\4GC3109G.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 Gateway BIOS 4GC3109G.  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" flashes. Remove boot media used and press the F1 key.

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

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

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

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

9.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save 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 from the C:\Cabs\4GC3109G\DOS folder to a blank floppy disk or a USB flash drive. Do not copy the 4GC3109G.iso file.

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

3.  At the Menu, select 1 for Gateway BIOS 4GC3109G.  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 BIOS Setup Utility.

6.  In the BIOS 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 BIOS Setup Utility, select Save and Exit Setup, and then press ENTER.

9.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save 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 Gateway 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

- Corrects DMI memory information not showing second DIMM
- Fixed memory and 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 is too high.
- Hidden CPU L3 Cache item
- Modify DMI information
- Patch s3 resume time
- Add HPET support and hidden it (DTM)
- Fixed 9XX CPU TEMP +8C
- Set <Power on after power failure> as <Former-Sts>, when system enters into S3, then unplug power cord. 
  After 30 seconds plug the power cord, the EUT cannot start automatically.
- Follow Gateway_Bios_Requirement_VISTA spec.( >512M => 128M , <=512M =>64M 
- Fixed E2160 CPU TEMP lower than actual environment temp ( +3C )
- Hides unsupported function items ( WOL )
- Patch for BIOS time loss issue, RTC test fail
- The SATA ports are shown as IDE channels, corrects them to be shown as SATA channels
- Fixed Shutdown Temperature function
- Fixed On-chip Serial ATA item help string
- Add "Auto" item for DVMT Mode
- Fixed on/off fail 
- Adjust Intel OSB position
- Fixed BIOS version shown 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
- Fixed On-chip Serial ATA help item
- Hid Boot Display item
- Fixed second IDE DMI information


Applicable Part Numbers

Motherboard: 

4006188R - ECS 945GCT-M3 Motherboard 

System models: 

1009510 - Gateway GT5452E
1009564 - Gateway GT5468
1009580 - Gateway GM5483E AIO
1009583 - Gateway GT5481E AIO
1014538R - Gateway GT5012c
1014540R - Gateway GT5014c