Search for "AlcorMP" followed by your controller part number (e.g., "AlcorMP AU6989").
The "Alcor Micro Unknown FA00 - F/W 3613" error is a common headache for users dealing with corrupted USB flash drives, generic thumb drives, and SD card controllers. This specific firmware (F/W 3613) and chip ID (FA00) indicate that your computer recognizes the hardware interface but cannot communicate with the memory chips inside, often resulting in a "Disk is Write Protected" or "Please Insert Disk" message. alcor micro unknown fa00 - f w 3613
Most FA00 errors can be fixed by the "Optimized Capacity" or "Default" settings. Start: Click the "Start" (S) button. Search for "AlcorMP" followed by your controller part