Acceptance criteria for resolution
If successful, the drive will stop overheating, and your system will detect a generic storage device ready to accept new microcode. Step 4: Flashing the Drive via AlcorMP (MPTool)
: This indicates a firmware state error. The controller is trapped in a bootloop or boot-fail state, running on safe-mode ROM code rather than the operational firmware. alcor micro unknown fa00 fw fa04 hot
Right-click and select , then restart your PC to let Windows try to re-identify it.
Is there any on this drive that you need to rescue, or are you just trying to make the device usable again? Alcor [Fa00] Aka Au6989sn-Ta - Usb Flash Drive - Scribd Acceptance criteria for resolution If successful, the drive
Description Some devices using the Alcor Micro USB controller report the controller enumerating with unknown vendor/product codes FA00 and FA04 and exhibiting excessive heat during operation. This issue covers detection, impact, and suggested mitigations.
If the tool doesn't see it, you may need to use the "Driver" tab in the software to install the Alcor bus driver. Setup/Configuration: Click "Setup." (The password is usually blank or "888888"). Right-click and select , then restart your PC
Because your drive is throwing an FA00 / Unknown error, the controller is blind to the memory chip. You must physically bypass the corrupted firmware loop by forcing the chip into . This resets the boot cycle and stops the aggressive power draw that is making the chip hot.
: Overheating often precedes a total electrical short that can damage your computer's USB port.