Windows 7: NTFS vs exFAT and SDHC/SDXC UHS-1

rsflea · 18 Mar 2011

I see that the new high speed SDXC & SDHC cards that are using UHS-1 will be in exFAT format.
Will my Win7Pro32 using NTFS format recognize these?
Are there new drivers I need to download for my card reader to see these?
I have nor purchased one of these new cards yet for my new HD camcorder, so would like to know before I do the big spend on one of these high speed cards.

System is a Dell Inspiron 530 about 2-3 yrs old.

Wallonn7 · 18 Mar 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by rsflea

I see that the new high speed SDXC & SDHC cards that are using UHS-1 will be in exFAT format.
Will my Win7Pro32 using NTFS format recognize these?
Are there new drivers I need to download for my card reader to see these?
I have nor purchased one of these new cards yet for my new HD camcorder, so would like to know before I do the big spend on one of these high speed cards.

System is a Dell Inspiron 530 about 2-3 yrs old.

Hi and welcome to SF!
Yes, Windows 7 recognizes these formats natively, but I recommend that it be with the SP1 installed. As to whether your card reader will be able to read them, I'd say no - taking into account the age of your Dell. But if you can tell the model of card reader, I could tell with more certainty. Use Speccy - Download in case of not knowing what type of card reader. I look forward for your reply.

noobvious · 18 Mar 2011

Don't know if this truly answers your question about your own computer, but the netbook I just bought, its specs say that it can read the SDXC cards.....

Quote:

Specifications
General Model 1215P-MU17-BK Color Silver Highlights ASUS Eee PC 1215P Intel Atom N550 (1.50GHz) Processor, 12.1" WXGA (1366x768) LED Display, 1GB DDR3 Memory, 250GB Hard Drive, High-speed 802.11n, 6-Cell Battery (47 W/h) for up to 8 Hours of Battery Life, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Preloaded Specifications Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Display 12.1" LED Backlight WXGA screen (1366x768) Memory 1GB DDR3 Wireless Data Network 802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz Hybrid Storage 250GB Hard Drive + 500GB ASUS WebStorage Camera 0.3M Pixels Audio Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
Stereo Speakers High Quality Mic Input / Output 1 x VGA Connector
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x LAN RJ-45
2 x Audio Jack (Head Phone / Mic-in)
Card Reader: MMC/ SD(SDHC,SDXC) Battery 6 cells Li-ion Battery Pack, 8hrs Dimensions 11.65" x 7.99" x .91"~1.46" Weight 3.21 lbs (with Battery)

rsflea · 18 Mar 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Wallonn7

Quote: Originally Posted by rsflea

I see that the new high speed SDXC & SDHC cards that are using UHS-1 will be in exFAT format.
Will my Win7Pro32 using NTFS format recognize these?
Are there new drivers I need to download for my card reader to see these?
I have nor purchased one of these new cards yet for my new HD camcorder, so would like to know before I do the big spend on one of these high speed cards.

System is a Dell Inspiron 530 about 2-3 yrs old.

Hi and welcome to SF!
Yes, Windows 7 recognizes these formats natively, but I recommend that it be with the SP1 installed. As to whether your card reader will be able to read them, I'd say no - taking into account the age of your Dell. But if you can tell the model of card reader, I could tell with more certainty. Use Speccy - Download in case of not knowing what type of card reader. I look forward for your reply.

Built-in card reader is as follows:
Device Kind USB storage
Device Name Disk drive
Vendor TEAC
Comment TEAC USB HS-SD Card USB Device
Location USB Mass Storage Device
Driver
Date 6-21-2006
Version 6.1.7600.16385
File C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\disk.sys

rsflea · 18 Mar 2011

And it is Win7Pro32 SP1

Wallonn7 · 18 Mar 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by rsflea

Quote: Originally Posted by Wallonn7

Quote: Originally Posted by rsflea

I see that the new high speed SDXC & SDHC cards that are using UHS-1 will be in exFAT format.
Will my Win7Pro32 using NTFS format recognize these?
Are there new drivers I need to download for my card reader to see these?
I have nor purchased one of these new cards yet for my new HD camcorder, so would like to know before I do the big spend on one of these high speed cards.

System is a Dell Inspiron 530 about 2-3 yrs old.

Hi and welcome to SF!
Yes, Windows 7 recognizes these formats natively, but I recommend that it be with the SP1 installed. As to whether your card reader will be able to read them, I'd say no - taking into account the age of your Dell. But if you can tell the model of card reader, I could tell with more certainty. Use Speccy - Download in case of not knowing what type of card reader. I look forward for your reply.

Built-in card reader is as follows:
Device Kind USB storage
Device Name Disk drive
Vendor TEAC
Comment TEAC USB HS-SD Card USB Device
Location USB Mass Storage Device
Driver
Date 6-21-2006
Version 6.1.7600.16385
File C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\disk.sys

Here we go. Will require a firmware update. Before you proceed to the download page, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU CAREFULLY READ the following text:

"BEFORE UPDATING FIRMWARE REMOVE ANY MEMORY CARDS FROM THE CARD READER SLOTS.
DO NOT POWER DOWN COMPUTER UNTIL FIRMWARE UPDATE IS COMPLETE."

Read and followed all the guidelines expressed therein, behold, the link to the download page: Drivers and Downloads
And do not forget to read the installation instructions at the bottom. Especially the part that reads:
"After Computer Shutdown, remove the AC plug, and wait for one minute before turning the computer on."
Let us know the results!

"PLEASE REP ANYONE WHO HELPS YOU"

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