Gigabyte / Aorus integrated card reader driver (laptops)
On Gigabyte and Aorus laptops that ship with a card slot, the built-in controller depends on an OEM driver Gigabyte provides for supported models. The correct build is the one listed for your machine, since it is validated with that model's firmware and power management. Use your exact model on Gigabyte's support site to get the matched package, which keeps the reader detecting cards reliably rather than dropping out after idle or sleep.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10, 11
- Hardware category
- Card Readers
- Manufacturer
- Gigabyte
- Related families listed
- 12 in this category, 11 elsewhere from Gigabyte
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Gigabyte / Aorus integrated card reader driver (laptops) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Reader type | Integrated slot on a Gigabyte or Aorus laptop |
| Connection | Internal controller inside the chassis |
| Driver needed | Yes, matched to the machine |
| Driver source | Gigabyte support for your exact model |
| Wake-from-sleep | No family-wide guarantee; check the exact package notes |
| Speed ceiling | Depends on the model's controller |
How to tell this is what you have
- Slot on a Gigabyte or Aorus laptop
- Provided per supported Gigabyte model
- Bundled with the laptop's chipset drivers
Worth knowing: OEM controller driver for the built-in reader on supported models.
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Microsoft Learn: Class-driver context for conforming USB devices; this does not establish features or support for an unnamed reader.
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Other card readers families to compare
Gigabyte / Aorus integrated card reader driver (laptops) next to the other 12 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte / Aorus integrated card reader driver (laptops) (this page) | Gigabyte | 10, 11 | Slot on a Gigabyte or Aorus laptop |
| Realtek PCIe/USB Card Reader Controller | Realtek | 10, 11 | May list a Realtek PCIe or USB card reader controller in Device Manager |
| Dell integrated media card reader driver (Latitude, XPS, Inspiron) | Dell | 10, 11 | Only configurations physically equipped with a reader apply |
| HP integrated media card reader driver (EliteBook, Pavilion, ENVY) | HP | 10, 11 | Slot on an EliteBook, Pavilion, or ENVY chassis |
| Lenovo integrated card reader driver (ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga) | Lenovo | 10, 11 | Slot on a ThinkPad, IdeaPad, or Yoga chassis |
| ASUS integrated card reader driver (Zenbook, Vivobook, laptops) | ASUS | 10, 11 | Slot on a Zenbook or Vivobook chassis |
| Acer integrated card reader driver (Aspire, Swift, Predator) | Acer | 10, 11 | Slot on an Aspire, Swift, or Predator chassis |
| Microsoft Surface storage/reader components | Microsoft Surface | 10, 11 | First verify that the exact Surface model has a memory-card slot |
| MSI integrated card reader driver (laptops) | MSI | 10, 11 | Slot on an MSI laptop chassis |
| Kingston USB card readers (Workflow / MobileLite) | Kingston | 10, 11 | External USB reader on a cable, not a built-in slot |
| Samsung microSD USB reader/adapter | Samsung | 10, 11 | Compact USB adapter for a single microSD card |
| SanDisk / Western Digital USB card readers (ImageMate) | Western Digital | 10, 11 | External ImageMate USB reader |
| ASRock desktop board USB/card reader header support | ASRock | 10, 11 | Front-panel reader wired to a motherboard USB header |
Other Gigabyte families in the catalog
Gigabyte hardware documented outside card readers
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte Graphics Card Utilities | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| Gigabyte Motherboard USB Controller Package | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| Gigabyte Motherboard Networking Package | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Gigabyte Motherboard Bluetooth Package | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Gigabyte Motherboard Chipset Drivers | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| Gigabyte Uefi Bios (Aorus / UD motherboards) | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
| Gigabyte Laptop Bios (Aorus / Aero laptops) | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
| Gigabyte motherboard storage/chipset drivers | Storage & NVMe | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package |
| Gigabyte / Aorus monitor driver & ICC profile | Monitors & Displays | 10, 11 |
| Gigabyte Motherboard LAN Driver (OEM package) | Ethernet & LAN | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page |
1 further Gigabyte families are listed on the Gigabyte manufacturer page.