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Identifying a device using its (Vendor ID) and PID (Product ID) is the most reliable way to troubleshoot hardware issues, find specific drivers, or determine the true manufacturer of a generic "no-name" USB drive.

The identifiers and PID 198A point directly to a flash drive manufactured by Chipsbank Microelectronics Co., Ltd. . These chips are commonly found in budget USB mass storage devices and "generic" promotional flash drives. Device Overview: Chipsbank Microelectronics (1E3D:198A)

Because Chipsbank controllers are often used in budget drives, users frequently report issues such as the drive showing "No Media," being "Write Protected," or failing to format. NirSofthttps://usbspeed.nirsoft.net VID = 1e3d, PID = 198a - USB Flash Drive Speed Tests

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