To format an SD card for Garmin Express installation, follow these steps:
1. Insert the SD Card: Insert the SD card into the card slot on your computer.
2. Open File Explorer: Open File Explorer on your Windows computer.
3. Right-Click on the SD Card Drive: Right-click on the SD card drive. The drive letter may vary depending on your system.
4. Format: Select "Format" from the context menu.
5. Format Options: Ensure the file system is set to FAT32 for compatibility with Garmin devices. For larger cards, you may need to use exFAT for cards above 32GB.
6. Allocate Space: Allocate the desired space for the SD card. For Garmin devices, it is recommended to use the default allocation size.
7. Complete Formatting: Complete the formatting process.
8. Verify: Verify that the SD card is recognized by Garmin Express and is ready for use with your Garmin device.
For detailed instructions and specific requirements for different Garmin devices, you can refer to the official Garmin support pages[1][2][4][5].
Citations:[1] https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=QqSbC0YZTz57kLm7uRQxZ7
[2] https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=z8KypogRAdA4tQQNjdo8WA
[3] https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/when-i-insert-my-formatted-16gb-microsd-card-in-the-garmin-it-only-recognizes-as-1-83gb.2457732/
[4] https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/gpsmap8400-8600/EN-US/GUID-9DBE4AAA-308D-41F7-B16C-4A662E1ED495.html
[5] https://forums.garmin.com/apps-software/mac-windows-software/f/garmin-express-windows/273212/garmin-64st-and-new-sd-card-formatting