Firstchip Fc1178 Fc1179 Mptools V1052 Link
Use a tool like ChipGenius to confirm your drive uses a FirstChip FC1178 or FC1179 controller before proceeding.
If v1052 does not detect your drive, your controller may be a newer revision (e.g., FC1179BC). In that case, try v1105 or v1204, but v1052 remains the most compatible for 1178/1179.
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The V1.0.5.2 release and subsequent updates like V1.0.7.2 support a wide range of controller part numbers:
tab, selecting a specific capacity (e.g., "16000" for 16GB) can help if the drive was a fake "expanded" capacity disk. Use a tool like ChipGenius to confirm your
: Use a tool like ChipGenius to confirm your controller is indeed a FirstChip FC1178 or FC1179. If the "Controller Vendor" field does not match, this software may damage your drive.
: Step-by-step repair guides for these specific chips are available on : Step-by-step repair guides for these specific chips
Wait for the progress bar to finish. If successful, the slot will turn Green and display "OK." 4. Troubleshooting