Temporarily disable your antivirus software. Mass production tools modify low-level hardware structures, which often triggers false-positive alerts. Step 2: Device Detection
If your drive is detected properly, click on the button (usually located in the top-right corner of the interface). If prompted for a password, leave it blank or try pressing Enter . If a specific unlock password is required by your build variant, it is often 123456 or 888888 .
: Features a straightforward layout with standard buttons for setup and scanning. How to Use FirstChip MpTools
Plug your broken USB drive into a direct motherboard port (avoid external USB hubs). Launch . Select your USB drive from the device list. Firstchip Mptools V1.0.4.3 Fc1178 Fc1179
Status: Rebuilding LBA Map...
Before proceeding, you must verify your drive’s controller. Many tools fail because they target the wrong chip.
Mptools was the factory software used to program these chips at the manufacturing level. It wasn't meant for recovery; it was meant for creation. It could format, partition, and lock drives. But in the right hands, it could also force a handshake with a controller that had stopped talking to the outside world. Temporarily disable your antivirus software
: Choose Low Scan for heavily corrupted drives requiring deep cell verification, or Fast Scan if the drive only has minor partition errors.
The FC1178 and FC1179 chips are the primary targets for this specific version of the tool. Before using the software, it is crucial to verify the controller inside your USB device. Using ChipGenius or Flash Drive Information Extractor is the best way to confirm that your hardware matches these IDs.
Using the wrong tool (e.g., FC1179 tool for an FC1178 chip) will result in a "Device Not Match" error. If prompted for a password, leave it blank
Raj slumped back in his chair, exhaling a breath he felt he’d been holding for an hour. The drive was technically still dead—its controller fried—but the data was safe, extracted through the sheer brute force of the FirstChip Mptools.
Firstchip is a prominent semiconductor manufacturer whose controllers are widely used by major storage brands and budget USB manufacturers alike.
Incorrect .INI edits can make the tool unstable. Always back up the original file.
Ensure the drive is plugged into a USB 2.0 port if possible. 2. Launching and Configuration Run FCMPTool.exe as an administrator.