W 3613 Updated __link__ — Alcor Micro Unknown Fa00 F

The string "FA00" and firmware version "3613" are common placeholders or error codes generated by controllers—a popular chip manufacturer for USB flash drives—when they enter a fail-safe or "factory" mode.

When your USB flash drive suddenly stops working, showing up as "No Media" or "0 Bytes," it can be frustrating. For many users, tools like reveal a specific technical signature: Chip Vendor: Alcor Micro and Controller Part-Number: Unknown [FA00] - F/W 3613 . alcor micro unknown fa00 f w 3613 updated

— sometimes the Microsoft CCID driver works. The string "FA00" and firmware version "3613" are

Reply with the number (1–4) or specify another goal and the target audience (end users, developers, repair techs). — sometimes the Microsoft CCID driver works

This write-up covers the recovery and firmware update process for Alcor Micro flash drives identified with the firmware (specifically the AU6989SN-GTC [F500] controller series) and the associated hardware/vendor identifiers. Device Identification Controller Vendor : Alcor Micro Controller Part Number : AU6989SN-GTC / AU6998SN [F500] Current Firmware (F/W) Vendor ID (VID) : 3613 (International Parts & Information Co., Ltd.) Product ID (PID) : Common default is for generic/recovery modes Recovery & Update Procedure

: The issue is frequently caused by a VID/PID mismatch . The standard Alcor ID is 058F/6387 . If your device has a non-standard ID, the software will fail to load the correct driver. Resolution Steps Manual Driver Configuration : Open the AlcorMP utility and click the Driver button.