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    M11x R1 SD Reader

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Khaotic, Feb 17, 2011.

  1. Khaotic

    Khaotic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all, I recently done a fresh install of windows 7 and my SD reader doesn't seam to work. Now i'm not even sure if it was working before but my question is, How would i know if its working? should a pop-up appear or what? sorry for the noob question. also i have installed all drivers and updated my bois. just wondering if i need some sort of program to use it. i look forward to your answers thank you.
     
    Khaotic, Feb 17, 2011
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  2. Thermogenic

    Thermogenic Notebook Guru

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    You should just be able to insert an SD card and it will get recognized. Windows should pop up asking you if you want to view folders, transfer images, etc.
     
    Thermogenic, Feb 17, 2011
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  3. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    Make sure you installed the correct driver for your SD Card reader:
    Drivers and Downloads

    If you have done that and are still having problems, go to Windows Control Panel --> Device Manager. Specifically, expand the branches called "Memory Technology Driver" and "Unrecognized Devices", take a screenshot, and post it to this thread.

    You are running into this problem because (A) Your computer does not properly recognize the SD card reader; or (B) Your computer properly recognizes the SD card reader, but doesn't properly recognize the SD card you are trying to use. The screenshot will help me figure out which it is.
     
    kent1146, Feb 17, 2011
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