NVME USB drives Realtek RTL9210/RTL9220 Firmware Version 1.xx

@Shonk
@AOnurY

Thank you, this worked! You guys are awesome!

I'd like to update firmware on my Realtek-9210B-CG USB->SATA+NVME-USB-adapters(s)

Of course I've dumped the original config and firmware

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I'd like to update to 1.33.44, but flash with this always fails (Update progress 100%, Update Status fail)
Also tried updating to, 
"Realtek_RTL9210_1.32.87.082923(station-drivers.com)"
"realtek_rtl9210_1.32.68(station-drivers.com)"
"realtek_rtl9210B_1.31.17b(station-drivers.com)"
"RTL9210A-1.29.8_and_B-1.30.21station-drivers.com)"
"RTL9210B_1.32.901.120722(station-drivers.com)"
and a few others from the 1.3xxxx

...but updating firmware terminates with fail status (Update progress 100%, Update Status fail)

I've tried flashing together with dumped original cfg (: replaced with = )parameters and with the cfg from MPTool, same issue.

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So far the firmware version e.g. "Realtek_9210AB_V1.29.12(station-drivers.com)" flashes successfully (Update progress 100%, Update Status success)

By the way replacing gd file "UTGDFW_B_v4.22.27.081220.bin" renaming it, and using "RTL9210B_gd_v4.30.23.071922" from newer firmware pack instead, renamed to "UTGDFW_B_v4.22.27.081220.bin", enforcing MPTool to use it,
flashes also succefully with Realtek_9210AB_V1.29.12(station-drivers.com)"

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The unbricking method works, but it refuses to update any of the 1.3xx firmwares.

PS: I got update 1.33.44 working on another adapter to 1.33.44 where I had initially same problem
but it was a pain to get it done there and I do not remember the concrete steps which led to success.

I remember later one 1.3xx firmwares worked out with MPTool-Mini and 1.32xxx later also with normal MPTool succeeded, and then the 1.33.44  succeeded too.
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Tried the same with the other three 9210B adapters but it always fails, so I am stuck (update progress 100%, Update status fail)

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Copying EEPROM-content with external programmer from the one adapter where got 1.33.44 working to the other three 9210B adapters...
....does not make them show 1.33.44 in MPTool.
...still same issue Update status fail in MPTool with all 1.3xx Firmwares

All the four adapters certainly have 9210B printed on the chip

So I need find the trick for flashing with MPTool successfully.
Any hints what could make it work?

Hello!I spent 2-3 hours experimenting with firmware updates on my Orico PWM2-G2 (Realtek RTL9210B-CG) adapter while simultaneously going through much of this topic's 93 pages.I frequently see posts describing the same issue I’m encountering: the device connects to all ports on two of my PCs at USB 2.0 speeds. It shows as FAST in the firmware updater and transfers at around 40MB/s.Unfortunately, I haven’t seen any responses addressing this specific issue, despite how often it’s mentioned. Does this mean no one knows the answer within these 93 pages, or did I overlook it?I suspect the issue might stem from a fault in certain enclosures rather than a firmware problem. To test this theory, I ordered two other brands from AliExpress, which should arrive in about 10 days.Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

• Tested all ports on two PCs:
  • First PC: AMD 9800X3D on an MSI X670E TOMAHAWK motherboard.
  • Second PC: Intel i5-8500 on a B360 motherboard (I think).
• Updated to five different firmware versions, all passing successfully. Currently running v1.33.44.
• Used five different cables, including USB-A to USB-C and USB-C to USB-C.
• Tested with and without an NVMe drive installed—still getting USB 2.0 speeds.
• I tried 3-different NVMe SSDs. Gen3 Seagate 1TB, Gen4 Silicon Power 2TB, Gen4 Klevv 1TB.

Does anyone have experience solving this issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Error_403 a scris:

• Currently running v1.33.44.

Post you config.

The current config is this:

**************************************************************
Device : [Port11] : Realtek RTL9210B-CG #0
**************************************************************
U2PHY : 02 f4 9b e0 e1 
U3PHY : 02 d4 09 00 d5 00 80 
VID : 0x0bda
PID : 0x9210
MANUFACTURE : "Realtek"
PRODUCT : "RTL9210B-CG"
SERIAL : "012345679042"
SCSI_PRODUCT : "RTL9210B-CG     "
SCSI_VENDOR : "Realtek "
USB_SELF_PWR : n/a
DISK_HOTPLUG : 0x00
LED : 0x01
PINMUX1 : 0x00070000
PINMUX2 : 0x00000000
U2_MAXPWR : 0xfa
U3_MAXPWR : 0x70
ASPMDIS : 0x00
PCIE_REFCLK : n/a
DISK_IPS_THRES : 0x0a
SWR_1_2V : n/a
EN_UPS : n/a
PD : n/a
CUSTOMIZED_LED : n/a
SUSPEND_LED_OFF : n/a
FORCE_USB_SPEED : n/a
FORCE_PCIE_SPEED : n/a
EN_U1U2 : n/a
FORCE_USB_QUIRK : n/a
FORCE_PCIE_QUIRK : n/a
FAN : n/a
DIS_SHOW_EMPTY_DISK : n/a
FORCE_SATA_NORMAL_DMA : n/a
UART_DBG_PIN : 0x05
FINGER_PRINT_EN : n/a
RM_INTERNAL_RD : n/a
HS_AUTO_SWITCH : n/a
UART_BAUD_RATE : n/a
CUSTOMIZED_DISK_IDENTIFY : n/a
HW_LED_CFG : n/a
CDROM_CFG : n/a
SUPPORT_HID : n/a
LATE_INIT_DISK : n/a
SCSI_WP_PIN : n/a
SD_MMC_TYPE : n/a
FORCE_PORT_TYPE : n/a
BCDDEVICE : n/a
SUSPEND_DISK_OFF : n/a
SCSI_WB_PIN : n/a
CUSTOMIZED_FEATURE : n/a
PERIPH_API : n/a
RAID_CFG : n/a

Boot Mode : Flash
FW Ver : 1.33.44
FW Build Date : 2024.01.18
IC Pkg Type : PCIE
UUID : n/a

Disconn_ForceUSB2 : false



 

I did a dump before any updates, but followed earlier instructions of removing the lines after the space, changing the : to = etc, and overwrote the same file so lost the details at the end. Also, when I put it in the updater, it seemed to have changed the file too, converting 0x00 to "false", etc.. This is all I have of my original config.

U2PHY = 02 f4 9b e0 e1 
U3PHY = 02 d4 09 00 d5 00 80 
VID = 0xbda
PID = 0x9210
MANUFACTURE = "Realtek"
PRODUCT = "RTL9210B-CG"
SERIAL = "012345679040"
SCSI_PRODUCT = "RTL9210B-CG"
SCSI_VENDOR = "Realtek"
USB_SELF_PWR = false
DISK_HOTPLUG = 0x0
LED = 0x1
PINMUX1 = 0x70000
PINMUX2 = 0x0
U2_MAXPWR = 0xfa
U3_MAXPWR = 0x70
ASPMDIS = 0x0
PCIE_REFCLK = false
DISK_IPS_THRES = 0xa
SWR_1_2V = false
EN_UPS = false
PD = false
CUSTOMIZED_LED = false
SUSPEND_LED_OFF = false
FORCE_USB_SPEED = false
FORCE_PCIE_SPEED = false
EN_U1U2 = false
FORCE_USB_QUIRK = false
FORCE_PCIE_QUIRK = false
FAN = false
DIS_SHOW_EMPTY_DISK = false
FORCE_SATA_NORMAL_DMA = false
UART_DBG_PIN = 0x5
FINGER_PRINT_EN = false
RM_INTERNAL_RD = false
HS_AUTO_SWITCH = false
UART_BAUD_RATE = false
CUSTOMIZED_DISK_IDENTIFY = false
HW_LED_CFG = false
CDROM_CFG = false
SUPPORT_HID = false
LATE_INIT_DISK = false
SCSI_WP_PIN = false
SD_MMC_TYPE = false
FORCE_PORT_TYPE = false
BCDDEVICE = false
SUSPEND_DISK_OFF = false
SCSI_WB_PIN = false
CUSTOMIZED_FEATURE = false
PERIPH_API = false
RAID_CFG = false

The enclosure is working now just the same as when i started the process on an older firmware. The only problem that has been there through ALL updates is that the port is running at USB 2.0. Here's part of the status from Hard Disk Sentinel:

Hard Disk Number,4
Interface,Realtek USB-NVMe
Vendor Information,"VID: 0BDA, PID: 9210"
Version,USB 3.x @ 2.0
Disk Controller,"AMD USB 3.10 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft) (USB 3.0, v2.10) [VEN: 1022, DEV: 43F7] Version: 10.0.26100.2161, 10-18-2024"
Hard Disk Model ID,KLEVV CRAS C910 M.2 NVMe 
Firmware Revision,VF001C4E
Hard Disk Serial Number,(removed)
Total Size,953867 MB
Power State,Active
USB Device Name,RTL9210B-CG
Device Type,"Removable, surprise remove possible"