(search these terms):
: If the "Settings" menu asks for a password, try leaving it blank, or use 123456 or FCMP . firstchip fc1179 firmware link
FirstChip firmware is proprietary. However, downloading it for personal recovery of a drive you own falls under "fair use" in most jurisdictions. Redistribution of the firmware for commercial gain may violate copyrights. (search these terms): : If the "Settings" menu
To summarize, you will never find a direct "firstchip fc1179 firmware.bin" download that works alone. Instead: try leaving it blank