Card Reader Inter-Tech CI-01 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Internal Black

The Inter-Tech CI-01 USB 3.2 Gen 1 internal card reader fits into a single 3.5" drive bay and provides a compact interface for reading a wide range of memory cards. It supports MMC, CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC and xD formats and includes an integrated front USB 3.0 port for direct data transfer.

Advantages

The CI-01 offers broad card compatibility in one internal unit and supports high-speed USB 3.0 transfers up to 5 Gbit/s via the front socket while maintaining backward compatibility with USB 2.0. It installs into a 3.5" bay and includes both a USB 3.0 motherboard header connection and an alternative USB 2.0 plug for systems without a USB 3.0 pin header. The compact dimensions and black finish make it suitable for most desktop PC builds.

Suitable for

• Transferring photos and videos from cameras and mobile devices
• Accessing backups or archives stored on various memory cards
• Desktop systems requiring a front-panel USB 3.0 socket and multi-format card access

Key specifications

• Supported card formats: MMC, CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD
• Front interface: USB 3.0 port (5 Gbit/s); backward compatible with USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s)
• Installation: internal, fits 3.5" drive bay
• Compatibility: Designed for Windows operating systems
• Dimensions: 110 x 93 x 25 mm
• Weight: 0.19–0.22 kg (product data lists 0.19 kg; source text mentions 220 g)
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install the Inter-Tech CI-01 into an available 3.5" drive bay and connect the internal cable to your motherboard. If your motherboard provides a USB 3.0 pin header, use it to enable full USB 3.0 speeds on the front port; if not, connect the supplied USB 2.0 plug to an internal USB 2.0 header to enable the front port at USB 2.0 speeds. Insert a compatible memory card into the appropriate slot and access files through your operating system's file manager.

Recommendations

For maximum transfer performance, use the USB 3.0 header on motherboards that support USB 3.0/3.2 Gen 1 and use high-speed cards (e.g., SDHC/CF with suitable speed class). Safely eject cards via the operating system before removal to avoid data loss.