MSI integrated card reader driver (laptops)
MSI laptops that include a card slot use an integrated controller whose driver MSI lists per model. The dependable version is the one on your exact laptop's support page, validated against the firmware in that unit. Because MSI's gaming and creator laptops manage power aggressively, the matched driver is what keeps the slot behaving correctly after the machine sleeps, where a generic controller driver often fails to bring the reader back.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10, 11
- Hardware category
- Card Readers
- Manufacturer
- MSI
- Related families listed
- 12 in this category, 12 elsewhere from MSI
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MSI integrated card reader driver (laptops) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Reader type | Integrated slot on an MSI laptop |
| Connection | Internal controller inside the chassis |
| Driver needed | Yes, matched to the machine |
| Driver source | MSI support for your exact laptop 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 an MSI laptop chassis
- Listed against a specific MSI laptop model
- Appears under Memory technology devices
Worth knowing: OEM reader/controller driver listed for your exact MSI laptop model.
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Official sources and citations
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- Windows 10 Home and Pro lifecycle
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- USB class drivers included in Windows
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
MSI integrated card reader driver (laptops) next to the other 12 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI integrated card reader driver (laptops) (this page) | MSI | 10, 11 | Slot on an MSI laptop 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 MSI families in the catalog
MSI hardware documented outside card readers
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MSI Graphics Card Utilities | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| MSI Motherboard USB and Thunderbolt Package | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| MSI Motherboard Networking Package | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| MSI Motherboard Bluetooth Package | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| MSI Motherboard Chipset Drivers | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| MSI Gaming Keyboard (Laptops, SteelSeries Integration) | Keyboards | 10, 11 |
| MSI Click Bios (MPG / MAG / PRO motherboards) | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
| MSI Laptop Bios (Stealth, Katana, Prestige) | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
| MSI motherboard storage/chipset drivers | Storage & NVMe | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package |
| MSI monitor driver & ICC profile (Optix, MAG, MPG displays) | Monitors & Displays | 10, 11 |
2 further MSI families are listed on the MSI manufacturer page.