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How to Format an R4DS

An R4DS is a Nintendo DS memory card that enables you to test and play community-developed video games and applications for the portable console. The card itself contains a slot used to store all software content from a MicroSD chip. As an external device, you can format your R4DS' MicroSD chip from your computer's main storage unit options.

Things You'll Need

MicroSD adapter

Instructions

- 1
  Insert your R4DS MicroSD chip into your computer's card adapter. If one is not available on your computer, purchase a MicroSD adapter from your local computer store. Proceed to insert the MicroSD chip into the adapter, and then connect the adapter to a computer USB port.
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  Click the Windows "Start" button, followed by the "Computer" applet from the available options.
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  Right-click the R4DS MicroSD entry from the storage units list found to the left. This entry may be labeled "Removable Disk" among your main computer hard drives.
- 4
  Click to select the "Format" option from the ensuing context menu.
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  Click the "File System" drop-down menu. Select "FAT" if the MicroSD card's capacity consists of 2GB or less. Otherwise, select the "FAT32" option for units of 2GB or greater.
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  Assign a name to the MicroSD card from the "Volume Label" field. Additionally, enable the "Quick Format" check box.
- 7
  Click the "Start" button, followed by "OK" to continue. Allow the procedure to effectively format the storage unit, which typically takes less than one minute.
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  Click "Close" once the procedure finishes. Once formatted, you may effectively place any desired game or application into the chip.

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