The utility allows for specific handling of bad blocks:
The interface of SMI MPTool is technical and industrial, intended for use by firmware engineers or factory technicians.
: Create custom partitions, including the ability to set the RMB (Removable Media Bit) so the drive appears as a non-removable disk in Windows. Smi Mptool V2.5.36 V7
However, for newer NVMe drives (SM226x series) or drives utilizing QLC NAND, updated versions of the software are required.
: Enables the creation of a permanent, read-only CD-ROM partition on the drive. Common Troubleshooting Codes The utility allows for specific handling of bad
Bypasses standard OS file systems to reformat the NAND flash directly.
Technical Analysis and Functional Overview of SMI MPTool (Version 2.5.36, Build v7) Category: Firmware Utility / Mass Production Tool Developer: Silicon Motion, Inc. (SMI) : Enables the creation of a permanent, read-only
Select the appropriate .ini file from the program's directory that matches your controller.
: Removes permanent write-protection errors caused by firmware lockups.
If the drive appears in Windows with the wrong capacity or disappears, open and initialize it (select MBR or GPT).