Sometimes the issue isn’t the driver, but outdated firmware. ORICO quietly releases firmware for the JMS578 chip that fixes drive detection bugs.

Without the correct , your computer might:

lsusb

If the adapter comes with a "built-in" driver, it may appear as a small virtual CD-ROM drive in "This PC" when you first plug it in. Open that drive and run the setup file located inside.

If you plugged it in and the drive is not showing up, the issue is rarely a missing driver. Instead, check these Windows features: