Acquire the FirstChip_FC1178_FC1179_MpTools_v1052 archive. Extract it to a folder on your desktop (avoid spaces in the folder path). Right-click the executable (e.g., FCMpTools.exe ) and select "" to ensure full USB access.
: Look specifically for the string Controller Vendor: FirstChip accompanied by Controller Part-Number: FC1178 or FC1179 . firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 exclusive
: Users must identify the controller inside the drive (often requiring physical disassembly to read the chip marking, e.g., FC1179 AA3). Interface Setup : Upon launching FCMpTools.exe , it is standard practice to switch the language to in the right-hand column for easier navigation. Device Detection Acquire the FirstChip_FC1178_FC1179_MpTools_v1052 archive
Switch to a rear motherboard USB 2.0 port. Use a physical test point (pin-shorting method) if the chip is entirely bricked. The NAND memory has suffered severe degradation. : Look specifically for the string Controller Vendor:
: Improved the yield for MLC open card operations and specialized B16/B17 flash types.