Using SD Card Reader cards

Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.

The SD Card Reader supports the following digital card formats:

●MultiMediaCard (MMC)

●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

You can view or change the status of the SD Card Reader through Computer Setup (f10).

To change the status of the SD Card Reader, follow these steps:

1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2.Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Port Options, and then press enter.

3.Use the arrow keys to select Enable or Disable in the Flash Media Reader box.

4.To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Inserting a digital card

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any type of adapter into the SD Card Reader.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card.

1.Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.

2.Insert the card into the SD Card Reader, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.

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