Plug your problematic or suspect USB drive into a native motherboard port (avoid unpowered external USB hubs for accurate readings). Launch the Program: Open ChipGenius.exe .
Memory Manufacturer (e.g., Samsung, SanDisk, Toshiba, Hynix), Flash ID, and NAND flash type (SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC).
It displays detailed hardware information even if the device does not appear in Windows Explorer, making it useful for diagnosing connection issues. for a specific device repair? ChipGenius v4.21.0701 (2021-07-01) by hit00 - USBDev.ru
No tool is perfect, and ChipGenius V4.21 occasionally runs into detection issues. Here is a checklist of the most frequent problems and their solutions.
Plug the problematic USB drive into a direct port on your computer (avoid using unpowered external USB hubs for accurate readings). ChipGenius will automatically refresh its list and display the device. Step 3: Analyze the Output
USB Device ID: VID = 13FE, PID = 5200 Serial Number: 1234567890AB
Note down the exact text next to "Controller Vendor" (e.g., Phison ) and "Controller Part-Number" (e.g., PS2251-07 ).
It can output 6 bytes of flash memory identifier (FID) instead of the older 4-byte standard, allowing for more precise identification of modern memory chips. Controller Detection:
Click on the device you want to inspect. The lower pane of the interface will populate with detailed detection results. Key sections to examine include:
Click on the target item from the upper device list window. The lower results panel will immediately populate with the raw hardware registry breakdown. Step 4: Copy Report Data
★★★★☆ (4/5) – excellent for legacy USB 2.0/3.0 flash drives; not for modern SSDs or bridge chips.