For the specific "FA00 FW FA04," you need the legacy driver package from Alcor. Microsoft no longer distributes this via Windows Update.
: The integrated circuit design company that manufactured the USB mass storage controller chip.
When diagnosis software like ChipGenius or mass production tools parse a broken drive, they read the controller registry. This error string breaks down into four parts:
Look for a version that supports your "F500/FA00" controller part number. alcor micro unknown fa00 fw fa04 hot
AlcorU2MP 20.09.16.MD Editions by nat27 (89SN-GTC ... - USBDev.ru
: Back on the main screen, click "Start" (or "All Start"). The process will begin. Do not interrupt it.
Click and keep settings on default (unless you are an advanced user). Hit "Start." For the specific "FA00 FW FA04," you need
| Issue | Likely Cause | Potential Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Incompatible tool version; Windows installed a driver for the drive. | Try a different version of AlcorMP. If the drive was previously working, a Windows driver may be active. In the AlcorMP folder, run LoadDriver.exe (if present) to install the tool's proprietary driver. | | Error 30400 (Unknown flash error). | Flash ID is not in the tool's database; incorrect Flash Type selected. | Try a different AlcorMP version (older or newer). Look for the "Flash ID code" in ChipGenius and, if you're an advanced user, try to manually select the matching flash type in the tool's settings. | | VID/PID are incorrect. | The VID and PID from ChipGenius may not match what the tool expects. | In the AlcorMP settings, you can often leave the VID/PID as default or change them to match your ChipGenius report ( VID=058F , PID=1234 is common for Alcor drives). | | The process gets stuck at a low percentage. | Bad blocks on the flash memory; incompatible tool. | Try a different version of AlcorMP. You can also try a low-level format and set a very strict ECC value (e.g., 1 ) to aggressively remap bad blocks, though this may significantly reduce the drive's capacity. | | The drive becomes hot. | Internal short circuit; catastrophic hardware failure. | This is almost always a physical hardware failure that cannot be fixed by software. Do not leave it plugged in for a long time. Your data is extremely unlikely to be recoverable at home. |
If AlcorMP returns a or if the drive continues to get hot within seconds of plugging it in, the silicon inside the controller or NAND flash chip has suffered permanent physical breakdown. Because USB flash drives have a limited number of write cycles, hardware failures cannot be fixed with software. If yours has reached this stage, it should be safely recycled and replaced.
Typically appears when Windows cannot find the correct driver or if the device firmware is corrupted. When diagnosis software like ChipGenius or mass production
This is the starting point. Alcor Micro is a Taiwanese semiconductor company specializing in USB-related controllers. You'll find their chips inside countless USB hubs, card readers, and flash drives, particularly in cost-effective or unbranded devices. Knowing the manufacturer is crucial, as it dictates the specific software tools needed for repairs and the recovery methods available to you. The manufacturer holds the key to the entire process.
The drive shows up as a "Generic USB Hub" or "Unknown Device" with 0 bytes of space.
If the drive is too hot to touch, stop using it . It is a fire hazard and likely physically dead. If you'd like to try the software fix, let me know: The Chip Model from ChipGenius (e.g., AU69xx)
For the specific "FA00 FW FA04," you need the legacy driver package from Alcor. Microsoft no longer distributes this via Windows Update.
: The integrated circuit design company that manufactured the USB mass storage controller chip.
When diagnosis software like ChipGenius or mass production tools parse a broken drive, they read the controller registry. This error string breaks down into four parts:
Look for a version that supports your "F500/FA00" controller part number.
AlcorU2MP 20.09.16.MD Editions by nat27 (89SN-GTC ... - USBDev.ru
: Back on the main screen, click "Start" (or "All Start"). The process will begin. Do not interrupt it.
Click and keep settings on default (unless you are an advanced user). Hit "Start."
| Issue | Likely Cause | Potential Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Incompatible tool version; Windows installed a driver for the drive. | Try a different version of AlcorMP. If the drive was previously working, a Windows driver may be active. In the AlcorMP folder, run LoadDriver.exe (if present) to install the tool's proprietary driver. | | Error 30400 (Unknown flash error). | Flash ID is not in the tool's database; incorrect Flash Type selected. | Try a different AlcorMP version (older or newer). Look for the "Flash ID code" in ChipGenius and, if you're an advanced user, try to manually select the matching flash type in the tool's settings. | | VID/PID are incorrect. | The VID and PID from ChipGenius may not match what the tool expects. | In the AlcorMP settings, you can often leave the VID/PID as default or change them to match your ChipGenius report ( VID=058F , PID=1234 is common for Alcor drives). | | The process gets stuck at a low percentage. | Bad blocks on the flash memory; incompatible tool. | Try a different version of AlcorMP. You can also try a low-level format and set a very strict ECC value (e.g., 1 ) to aggressively remap bad blocks, though this may significantly reduce the drive's capacity. | | The drive becomes hot. | Internal short circuit; catastrophic hardware failure. | This is almost always a physical hardware failure that cannot be fixed by software. Do not leave it plugged in for a long time. Your data is extremely unlikely to be recoverable at home. |
If AlcorMP returns a or if the drive continues to get hot within seconds of plugging it in, the silicon inside the controller or NAND flash chip has suffered permanent physical breakdown. Because USB flash drives have a limited number of write cycles, hardware failures cannot be fixed with software. If yours has reached this stage, it should be safely recycled and replaced.
Typically appears when Windows cannot find the correct driver or if the device firmware is corrupted.
This is the starting point. Alcor Micro is a Taiwanese semiconductor company specializing in USB-related controllers. You'll find their chips inside countless USB hubs, card readers, and flash drives, particularly in cost-effective or unbranded devices. Knowing the manufacturer is crucial, as it dictates the specific software tools needed for repairs and the recovery methods available to you. The manufacturer holds the key to the entire process.
The drive shows up as a "Generic USB Hub" or "Unknown Device" with 0 bytes of space.
If the drive is too hot to touch, stop using it . It is a fire hazard and likely physically dead. If you'd like to try the software fix, let me know: The Chip Model from ChipGenius (e.g., AU69xx)