HP 14-in-1 USB2.3 3.5 Media Card Reader - Manual (Page 11)

Connecting the Media Card Reader (USB 3.0 Only)
Connect the USB cable from the media card reader directly into the USB connector on the system
board.
Figure 2-4 Connecting to the USB 3.0 System Board
CAUTION: Some system boards do not have an available USB connector. If you unplug the USB
cable that is connected to the system board to free up a connector for the HP Media Card Reader,
the front USB ports on the computer will not function.
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