Mega Stick 511 problem

I've just bought a Mega Stick 511 and right now it's making me want to do this . I'm running Windows Xp (although the manual seems to be for 98se users) and everytime I go to the device manager to look for the driver Player Recovery Device Class, it's not there although this- MSI MS-5511 USB Device- is listed under disk drives. I've downloaded the updated firmware and drivers from the MSI website and I'm following each step but this just keeps throwing me for a loop. I don't think it's a connection problem because the LCD screen on the player shows that it's connected. So if anyone out there has any clue how to fix this and then proceed to tell me how to actually load MP3 files onto it (because even that I'm sure I will stuff up), please please help me.

Quote from: nozzle on 01-September-05, 22:18:11
All,
The problem has been "sorted" for me. After speaking with the very helpful Alick in MSI support, he pointed me to the right firmware for my MS5511 1GB Megastick:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/firmware/frm/spt_frm_ia_detail.php?UID=607
It's the one called "MEGA STICK 511 Firmware" not "MEGA STICK 511 USB2.0 without FM Firmware" (what a horrible website!) and it's version 002.001.009.
Still the annoying 'This device can perform faster' message - but it's connected as USB2.0 full-speed and not USB1.0 slow-speed, meaning you can fill up the 1GB in about 20 minutes, as opposed to several hours.
I compared Alick's results using HD Tach (http://www.simplisoftware.com/Public/index.php?request=HdTach), and got the following results:
1. A USB1.1 device will read at around 0.8 MByte/s
2. My MS5511 device will read at around 0.9 MByte/s (USB2.0 full-speed's theoretical max is around 1.5MByte/s)
3. A USB2.0 high-speed memory-stick will read at around 9.0 MByte/s (USB2.0 high-speed's theoretical max is around 60 MByte/s
4. My (slow) hard disk will read at around 30 Mbyte/s
5. A really good hard disk on a fast PC will read at around 130 MByte/s
The real problem I have is that MSI are marketing their USB2.0 device as if it's a decent speed, whereas it's only slightly faster than USB1.1. It takes me 23 minutes to fill it up, which is way too long.
Anyone else finding their Megastick any faster?
After upgrading my firmware to 3.000.006 I have got the same problem I get the 'This device can perform faster' message' but this was not the case before the firmware upgrade when I had 2.0. Also with the old firmware I did almost filled my stick and I didn't timed it but I think it could take about 10 minutes.
I have the MSI MEGA Stick 511 - Lite, 256M and it has no FM radio. Should I then not use the firmware listed as wothout FM?

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The USB2 doesn’t work, I try it in 5 different computers, I update the driver’s and Firmware, it is broke??? I buy it a day ago!
Thank you

Quote from: nozzle on 01-September-05, 22:18:11
All,
The problem has been "sorted" for me. After speaking with the very helpful Alick in MSI support, he pointed me to the right firmware for my MS5511 1GB Megastick:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/firmware/frm/spt_frm_ia_detail.php?UID=607
It's the one called "MEGA STICK 511 Firmware" not "MEGA STICK 511 USB2.0 without FM Firmware" (what a horrible website!) and it's version 002.001.009.
Still the annoying 'This device can perform faster' message - but it's connected as USB2.0 full-speed and not USB1.0 slow-speed, meaning you can fill up the 1GB in about 20 minutes, as opposed to several hours.
I compared Alick's results using HD Tach (http://www.simplisoftware.com/Public/index.php?request=HdTach), and got the following results:
1. A USB1.1 device will read at around 0.8 MByte/s
2. My MS5511 device will read at around 0.9 MByte/s (USB2.0 full-speed's theoretical max is around 1.5MByte/s)
3. A USB2.0 high-speed memory-stick will read at around 9.0 MByte/s (USB2.0 high-speed's theoretical max is around 60 MByte/s
4. My (slow) hard disk will read at around 30 Mbyte/s
5. A really good hard disk on a fast PC will read at around 130 MByte/s
The real problem I have is that MSI are marketing their USB2.0 device as if it's a decent speed, whereas it's only slightly faster than USB1.1. It takes me 23 minutes to fill it up, which is way too long.
Anyone else finding their Megastick any faster?
After upgrading my firmware to 3.000.006 I have got the same problem I get the 'This device can perform faster' message' but this was not the case before the firmware upgrade when I had 2.0. Also with the old firmware I did almost filled my stick and I didn't timed it but I think it could take about 10 minutes.
I have the MSI MEGA Stick 511 - Lite, 256M and it has no FM radio. Should I then not use the firmware listed as wothout FM?

MEGA stick 511 (512mb)

Hi, my problem is that, i don't know or it just imposible, i can't get to divide my mp3 into differents folders, i create de folder but when navigate through the mp3 there are all mixted up , is there a way to get them separate in folders?
THX

For MEGA stick 511 (all capacity versions) you can divide your mp3s to as many folders as you want but when you navigate through them from the MEGA Stick menu they will be all together but they are in the order that you put the folders. first the mp3s from the first folder, second the mp3s from the second folder etc.. the problem is that the mp3s are all in a row so if you want to go to the mp3s of the second folder you must one by one go to the first fong of the second folder.
Sory for my english! i am terrible!!! please anyone who understands what i am writting repost it in real english!

Mega stick 511 (without fm) cannot connect

My Mega Stick 511 (Without FM) was not found by my system. I couldn't found "Removable Disk(H:)" in "My Computer" after I connected Mega Stick to my USB port. However, "CONNECTED" text was shown on Mega Stick LCD although there was nothing shown on "Safely Remove Hardware".
Musics already saved played well. I could listen to musics that I copied to Mega Stick last 2 week ago. All other functions are ok. But, I cannot copy new mp3 because there is no "Removable Disk(H:)" appear in "My Computer"
Please Help me.

Yes, I have tried all USB port, nothing work. I don't think this is not some USB port problems of the computer because other devices are still running functionally on these ports. I have tried this mp3 player on 2 computers. One is on my PC and one is on Laptop.
Thanks for your reply.

Mega stick firmware problem

i had the mega stick 511 with the firmware version 2 and i updated it to version 3 and it stop working. now when i plug it into the pc it won't even detect it or recognize it to undo the updated version 3. what can i do so it will detect it, once it detected it as smp3 device but when i tried to undo the updated version it appeared an error window. what can i do?!?!?!

FINALLY, THE SOLUTION
I have a brand new Megastick 511 USB 2.0 without FM, and I could get version 3.x firmware update done.
My PC config is...
ABit KV8 Pro Motherboard,
512MB kingston RAM,
Athlon64 2800+,
OS Win XP SP2 with every single update released,
but frankly, I don't believe this problem has anything to do with machine configuration, USB or OS issues. It's merely a question of doing the right thing. Of course, I'm assuming your USB is really 2.0 and you downloaded the right firmware and unzipped it to the MS-5511 folder, as stated in the manual.
Ok, folks. After having this very same problem for a few days, I finally figured it out. Yeah, I wanted this playlist feature this bad, and it's worth the price.
Problems were...
1- Device was not recognized as a USB 2.0 device, no matter the USB motherboard drivers were installed;
2- As soon version 3.x firmware updates were done, I got the old 'deadbrick' effect - oh, yeah, no lights or sounds out of the brand new player - which could be reversed with the old firmware, the one supplied with the CD.
What I did to have the playlist feature was...
1- Took the battery OUT;
2- Using the cable supplied, I pressed and held the play/pause button and kept it pressed until procedure was completed;
3- Inserted the cable in a USB;
4- Windows showed the old 'hey, this device could be faster, blah, blah' message - just ignore it, as I did!
5- Go to the MSI MS511 MEGA STICK Update program;
6- This is very important... at this point, it would be nice if the software could recognize the device, but IT DOESN'T! You will get a message saying 'Media state not started' or something like this after quite a while waiting. This mean it won't show your current firmware version! Once again, ignore it!
7- Well, since the 'start' button was there, I clicked on it, AND I WAS AMAZED TO SEE THE UPDATE BEING DONE! Ok, I didn't wanted to format the device, as it was full of good music, but even unchecking the format option, the software keep saying this had to be done in order to upgrade the firmware - a fair price;
8- As all the copying and writing and verifying processes were done, I knew procedure was over, as the new 3.x firmware version was showing, and I could finally copy more tunes into my 511-now-with-playlist device! Only at this point I released the play/pause button.
Now, when I connect the 511 to the PC, Windows continues saying the device could be faster, but the Update software recognizes it immediatly! And for 512MB of stuff, it takes around 12min to transfer - as it did before - just in case you wanted to know.
Enjoy, my friends!

MSI Mega Stick 511 Lite (without FM) 128MB won't skip songs

I just bought a MSI Mega Stick 511 Lite (without FM) 128MB. I am unable to skip to the next song when playing. I can fast forward the song but it won't let me skip to the next song. Does anyone have a similar experience or know the solution ?

I think it might be that i held the menu button too long. A quick flick to the left or right (letting go quickly) seems to make it work. P.S. The firmware upgrade to version 3 is good coz there is now a playlist option.

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MSI MEGA STICK 511 Help

Please update the latest F/W (v3.0.6) and try again!!
Please do according to firmware update procedure of the following:
Mega stick firmware update process: (Don't put battery)
1. Please download and install the latest firmware and driver!!(http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/ia/ia/pro_ia_detail.php?UID=607)
2. After firmware unzipping, it will show some files, please replace driver installation files (C:\Program Files\MSI\MS-5511)
3. Please press sustained “play key” first, then plug your mega stick 511 in your PC.
4. Please go to "start" (below left corner) and enter "programs" and choose "MSI MS-5511" update now!!!
5. As you update firmware that you have to select "format data area" and after update success, you can release of your finger.
Please note: (1) Don't put battery with update firmware procedure. (2) The step 3 is very importantly, please must press sustained “play key” first, then connect to your PC.
Hope to solve your issue!!

MSI MEGA STICK 511 Help

I don't read manual and I format the MEGA STICK 511 and the data and files will be erased. Now my computer don't find the MEGA STICK 511. WHAT I CAN TO DO? PLEASE HELP ME.

Please update the latest F/W (v3.0.6) and try again!!
Please do according to firmware update procedure of the following:
Mega stick firmware update process: (Don't put battery)
1. Please download and install the latest firmware and driver!!(http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/ia/ia/pro_ia_detail.php?UID=607)
2. After firmware unzipping, it will show some files, please replace driver installation files (C:\Program Files\MSI\MS-5511)
3. Please press sustained “play key” first, then plug your mega stick 511 in your PC.
4. Please go to "start" (below left corner) and enter "programs" and choose "MSI MS-5511" update now!!!
5. As you update firmware that you have to select "format data area" and after update success, you can release of your finger.
Please note: (1) Don't put battery with update firmware procedure. (2) The step 3 is very importantly, please must press sustained “play key” first, then connect to your PC.
Hope to solve your issue!!

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I update my mp3 511 with a firmware 512.Everything is ok!
I want to ask can i update it to my previous version again??

Yes, please update the latest F/W (v4.0.2) and follow below updating procedure to do!!
Mega stick firmware update process: (Don't put battery)
1. Please download and install the latest firmware and driver!!(http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/ia/ia/pro_ia_detail.php?UID=607)
2. After firmware unzipping, it will show some files, please replace driver installation files (C:\Program Files\MSI\MS-5511)
3. Please press sustained “play key” first, then plug your mega stick 511 in your PC.
4. Please go to "start" (below left corner) and enter "programs" and choose "MSI MS-5511" update now!!!
5. As you update firmware that you have to select "format data area" and after update success, you can release of your finger.
Please note: (1) Don't put battery with update firmware procedure. (2) The step 3 is very importantly, please must press sustained “play key” first, then connect to your PC. (3) Please have to select "format data area" with update firmware (4) Please must use 1.670 driver edition

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I'm having a problem with my mega stick. accidentally erased some settings from it and now I don't have any of those fun startup logos. Help!!!

Quote from: inchi82 on 14-January-05, 19:53:34
I'm having a problem with my mega stick. accidentally erased some settings from it and now I don't have any of those fun startup logos. Help!!!
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https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=98194.0
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Sorry for my bad english.
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