Click Setup (S) . If prompted for a password, leave it blank. Scan Settings: Set Scan Mode to "Low Level Format" for a deep repair. Set AdjustPower to 500MA .
If you consistently see FA04 and you have tried the drivers above, . The FA04 status often means: alcor micro unknown fa00 f w fa04
If the tool does not see the drive, you may need to manually add the VID/PID to the AlcorMP.ini file under the [IGNORE] or [ALREADY LOAD] sections. Click Setup (S)
The controller is a newer or "fake" variant not yet documented in older diagnostic databases. Set AdjustPower to 500MA
For Transcend-branded drives, use the Transcend Online Recovery Tool which often resolves these "FA00" errors automatically. : Open the tool before plugging in the drive.
Often seen when the controller is functional but cannot communicate with the flash memory chip.
When you see "Alcor Micro Unknown FA00 F W FA04" in Device Manager, your first instinct might be to right-click and select "Format."