Though rarer, some security keys or USB fingerprint scanners sold on e-commerce platforms (AliExpress, Amazon) use this chipset. These are plug-and-play devices designed for adding biometric login to any PC.
Some Windows builds include a generic class driver for fingerprint sensors. Force-install it:
Provide:
I can then give targeted driver suggestions, udev rules, or commands to diagnose and resolve the issue.
The USB Device ID VID 1E3D PID 198A identifies a mass storage device manufactured by Chipsbank Microelectronics Co., Ltd
. This specific hardware signature is most commonly associated with generic flash drives, USB sticks, and some counterfeit storage media. Device Specifications Vendor ID (VID): (Chipsbank Microelectronics Co., Ltd.). Product ID (PID): (Flash Disk / USB Mass Storage Device). Controller Part-Number: Often uses the controller. Typically USB 2.0 (High Speed). Power Consumption: Standard maximum current of 100mA. Common Use Cases and Issues
Devices with this ID are frequently found in "white-label" or unbranded USB drives. Because Chipsbank controllers are often used in low-cost or faked-capacity storage, users may encounter specific issues: Fake Capacity: Usb Device Id Vid 1e3d Pid 198a
This ID is sometimes found in "16TB" or other high-capacity drives sold at suspiciously low prices. These drives often use software to report a large size while only containing a few gigabytes of actual NAND flash. "No Media" Errors:
A common failure state for this controller is appearing as "No Media" with 0 bytes of capacity in disk management tools. Data Recovery: Specialized tools like ChipsGenius
are used to identify the specific controller version (e.g., CBM2199E) for repair or recovery purposes. Super User Driver and Maintenance Information
Standard USB mass storage drivers included in Windows, macOS, and Linux usually support this device automatically. If the device is not recognized, you can manually verify its ID using: How do I check the PID and VID of my USB device?
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Before diving into the specifics of 1E3D and 198A, let’s break down the terminology. Every USB device plugged into your computer contains two unique identifiers burned into its firmware: Though rarer, some security keys or USB fingerprint
When your operating system sees VID_1E3D&PID_198A, it looks up these numbers to load the correct driver. If the driver is missing, you will see a yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager or an error in system logs.