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Tiny Core Base => TCB Q&A Forum => Topic started by: slkpg on June 21, 2013, 09:13:20 AM

Title: Realtek SD card reader
Post by: slkpg on June 21, 2013, 09:13:20 AM

Realtek SD reader on my acer netbook is not seen by TC. How can I get this supported?

Title: Realtek SD card reader
Post by: Akane on June 21, 2013, 09:21:26 AM

Was it worked on Linux or Windows?

Title: Re: Realtek SD card reader
Post by: Rich on June 21, 2013, 11:47:34 AM

Hi slkpg

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How can I get this supported?

I recommend you start by mentioning which Realtek device is in you computer. To identify it, try using  lspci. If it doesn't
show up there, try using lsusb.

Title: Re: Realtek SD card reader
Post by: slkpg on June 22, 2013, 03:01:30 PM

In windows, where it works, it just says realtek PCIE card reader listed under memory technology driver in device manager. So, needs a driver. I am a little fuzzy on how to do this in linux. Lets say I find the driver, how do I install it?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Realtek SD card reader
Post by: Akane on June 22, 2013, 08:12:15 PM

Hi slkpg,

Please run 'lspci' and 'lsusb' commands and show the outputs.

Whether the card can be used on linux or not is depends on the card's details.

Regards,
Akane.

Title: Re: Realtek SD card reader
Post by: slkpg on June 23, 2013, 02:58:18 PM

My TC does not have these commands. Are they in an extension?

Title: Re: Realtek SD card reader
Post by: coreplayer2 on June 23, 2013, 03:45:07 PM

Install pci-utils and usb-utils extensions  then optionally update their id files

Title: Re: Realtek SD card reader
Post by: slkpg on June 23, 2013, 04:37:37 PM

RTS5116 PCI Express Card Reader

Title: Re: Realtek SD card reader
Post by: Akane on June 23, 2013, 07:17:05 PM

There is the driver of that on Realtek's official page.
http://www.realtek.com/Downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=15&PFid=25&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false#2

But I don't know which version is correct and how to install it.

Regards,
Akane.