Firstchip Mptools V1043 Fc1178 Fc1179 May 2026

It often begins with a drive that Windows refuses to format, or worse, one that identifies as "No Media" in Disk Management. To solve this, technical users employ a detective tool like ChipGenius to look inside the plastic casing without cracking it open. If the report reveals a FirstChip controller—most commonly the FC1178 or the more modern FC1179—the path leads to the MpTools (Mass Production Tools). The Software: FirstChip MpTools V1.0.4.3

1. Go to Setting > Flash Setting.
2. Increase Max Bad Block from 40 to 200.
3. Change Pretest to Erase good block only.

3. Start the Process

Step 1: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement (Windows 10/11)

1. Hold Shift while clicking "Restart".
2. Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart.
3. Press 7 or F7 for "Disable driver signature enforcement".