* An SD/SDHC card writer, either built in to the computer or connected to a USB port.
* An Internet connection.
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| heading = Danger of Data Loss / System Damage <br />The selected device will be overwritten. | message = '''If you select the wrong device, you may lose data. Exercise care extreme caution when using dd.'''
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