This internal USB 2.0 Card Reader/Writer (CRW) device fits into 3.5¨ drive bay to save the desktop space, it provides an ideal solution for those who want the convenience and mobility to read and write the most popular memory cards.

This ingenious device connects to a motherboard's internal USB header port (most PII and newer motherboards have them, and most aren't used). Sharing the data is quick and easy. Share between media types or to the computer. It can also be used as an effective hard drive to transmit large amount of data immediately between the memory cards and the host computer through USB 2.0 interface. 

Technology has made it easy to snap high-quality digital pictures, or take music on the road with MP3 players, but sharing this data between devices wasn't easy until now. The card reader/writer provides a common data exchange point for all sort of memory card storage types. Data can now be easily transferred from media to a computer or written to other media and shared with others! Fully compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, and support for full-speed 480 mbps, sharing files with others is quick and easy! The USB 2.0 interface provides a hot-swappable installation and the compact design allows for taking this device anywhere!

• Compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1 port  

• Support USB power saving mode

• Interface USB 2.0

• Support Plug & Play and Hot-Swappable.

• Support slot-to-slot read/write operation.

• Support auto-detecting slot with card inserted.

• No external power required

• Download files via USB 2.0 high-speed transfer rate up to 480Mbits/sec

• High efficiency Card interface hardware engine for data transfer.

• Disk to disk data transfer 

• Dynamic plug-into / remove-from USB port without turning off the system

• Portable-compact design and low power consumption

• AC power adapter is not required

• Internal EPROM, provides high versatility

• Power: DC + 5 Volts supplied by USB port. 

• Draws power directly from USB port without need for auxiliary power sources (batteries or AC/DC adapter). 

• USB connection featuring true plug and play

• View and edit pictures directly on the reader

• Download pictures via USB 2.0 high-speed transfer rate up to 480Mbits/sec

• Easy to install and use

• Specifically designed for digital cameras and also ideally for using with Palmtop PCs, Handheld PCs, PDAs, Voice Recorders, MP3 Players and other mobile electronics using Flash Cards as standard or extended storage media

• USB powered, no external power required.

• Internal design fit into 3.5¨ drive bay to save the desktop space.

• Active LED indicators of power and busy (read/write) equipped.

Interface:

• Internal USB 2.0 device
• Cable included with 9 pin socket to connect to motherboard header
• DC +5.0V from USB port directly

Motherboard USB Connection:

• Includes a 9-pin connector to fit most motherboards.
• Put one of those often unused motherboard USB headers to good use!

DELL Users: Dell manufacture their own motherboards and have gone away from the standard motherboard design. For some reason, DELL machines "normally" only have an 8pin USB header and not the required 9pin needed for this device, before purchasing, please ensure that your motherboard has a 9pin USB header (See image below if unsure).

• Switch off your PC and remove PC power cord.
• Remove the PC case side panel.
• Locate the USB header on your motherboard.
  (a 9 pin Connection marked USB - See opposite)
• Insert the Cable into the header.
• Remove Front Case Floppy Drive Blank.
• Insert card reader.
• Secure reader using the 4 screws provided.
• Re-Fit Case side Panel.
• Insert PC Power cord Switch Power on.
• Windows will automatically install new hardware.
• Start using your new card reader.

• Windows 98 / 98SE/ Me / 2000 / XP / 2003 / VISTA / 7
• Mac OS 10.1.2 or later
• Linux Kernel 2.4.0 or later

• USB 2.0 Internal Card Reader / Writer

• Installation CD

• Screws