Lenovo integrated card reader driver (ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga)
Lenovo's ThinkPad, IdeaPad, and Yoga systems carry built-in card slots driven by an integrated controller, and Lenovo matches the driver to a machine type and model rather than to the chip alone. That machine-type matching is important because two Lenovo laptops with the same controller can need different validated builds. Identify your machine type on Lenovo's support site so the reader driver aligns with your firmware and the slot stays reliably across sleep cycles.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10, 11
- Hardware category
- Card Readers
- Manufacturer
- Lenovo
- Related families listed
- 12 in this category, 20 elsewhere from Lenovo
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Lenovo integrated card reader driver (ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Reader type | Integrated slot on a Lenovo laptop |
| Connection | Internal controller inside the chassis |
| Driver needed | Yes, matched to the machine |
| Driver source | Lenovo support by machine type and 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 ThinkPad, IdeaPad, or Yoga chassis
- Matched by Lenovo machine type and model
- Bundled with Lenovo chipset or system drivers
Worth knowing: OEM controller driver matched to your machine type/model.
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Other card readers families to compare
Lenovo integrated card reader driver (ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga) next to the other 12 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo integrated card reader driver (ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga) (this page) | Lenovo | 10, 11 | Slot on a ThinkPad, IdeaPad, or Yoga chassis |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Gigabyte / Aorus integrated card reader driver (laptops) | Gigabyte | 10, 11 | Slot on a Gigabyte or Aorus laptop |
| 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 Lenovo families in the catalog
Lenovo hardware documented outside card readers
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Audio (OEM codec packages) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| Lenovo Graphics Drivers (OEM packages) | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| Lenovo Thunderbolt and USB-C Dock Drivers | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| Lenovo Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Lenovo Bluetooth Drivers (OEM packages) | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Lenovo System Chipset Drivers (OEM Systems) | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Touchpad Driver | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Touchpad Driver | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| Lenovo Yoga Touchpad Driver | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| Lenovo Hotkey Features Integration (Laptops) | Keyboards | 10, 11 |
10 further Lenovo families are listed on the Lenovo manufacturer page.