Mptools New — Firstchip Chipyc2019
Feature Name: "Smart Reclaim & Verify" (SRV) Mode
How It Works (The Workflow)
When a user selects "Smart Reclaim & Verify", the tool performs the following automated sequence:
Step E – Finish
- If PASS (green) → done. Replug USB drive, format in Windows if needed.
- If FAIL (red) → see troubleshooting.
7. Driver Installation (If USB not detected)
FirstChip needs its own driver in MPTools mode. firstchip chipyc2019 mptools new
- In MPTools folder, find
Driver subfolder.
- Run
InstallDriver.exe as Admin.
- Select
FirstChip or ChipsBank driver.
- Click Install.
- Replug USB drive.
After finishing MPTools, your PC may not see the drive until you replug it – normal. Feature Name: "Smart Reclaim & Verify" (SRV) Mode
9. Pro Tips for YC2019
- Do not use USB 3.0 ports – YC2019 sometimes unstable in MPTools on USB 3.0.
- Try older MPTools version if v2020+ fails – YC2019 is old.
- Linux alternative:
mfkusb (experimental) – not recommended for this chip.
- Fake drive recovery: Always run H2testw first. If real size is much smaller, manually set capacity in MPTools.