Asrock Thunderbolt 3 Aic Thunderbolt Technology Community Instruction Manual

ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC Thunderbolt Technology Community Instruction Manual

Package Contents

• 1 x Quick Installation Guide
• 1 x Support CD
• 1 x TBT Header Cable
• 1 x DisplayPort Cable
• 1 x Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cable
• 1 x Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable

Card Layout

1. ThunderboltTM 3 Type-C Port
2. ThunderboltTM 3 Type-C Port
3. DisplayPort IN Port
4. Mini DisplayPort IN Port
5. PCI Express 3.0 Interface
6. TBT Header
7. Mini DisplayPort IN Port

Installing the Thunderbolt 3 AIC

1. Power off the PC and unplug the power cord. Detach all other cables from the PC.
2. Remove the PC cover.
3. Align and insert the card into a PCI Express 3.0 slot on the motherboard.
   Press firmly until the card is securely seated in place.
   To determine the slot in which to install the Thunderbolt 3 AIC, refer to the user manual that comes with your motherboard.
   
4. Connect one end of the TBT Header Cable to the TBT Header (A) on the Thunderbolt 3 AIC. Then connect the other end of the cable to the Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TBT1) (B) on the motherboard.
   TBT Header Cable
   
   
   
5. Connect one end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (A) on the Thunderbolt 3 AIC. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort Port (B) on the motherboard’s rear I/O panel or on the graphics card.
   
   DisplayPort Cable
   
6. Connect one end of the Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cable to the internal Mini DisplayPort Port (A) on the Thunderbolt 3 AIC. Then connect the other end of the cable to the internal Mini DisplayPort Port (B) on the graphics card.
   The internal Mini DisplayPort IN Port is only compatible with the ASRock graphics card with the internal Mini DisplayPort OUT Port.
   
   Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cable
   
7. Connect one end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to the Mini DisplayPort Port (A) on the Thunderbolt 3 AIC. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPortPort (B) on the motherboard’s rear I/O panel or on the graphics card.
   
   Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable
   
8. Replace the PC cover.
9. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were disconnected. Then power on the PC.

Connecting the Thunderbolt™ Cable

Connect the ThunderboltTM cable from your Thunderbolt-enabled device to the ThunderboltTM 3 Port on the Thunderbolt 3 AIC.

The ThunderboltTM cable is not included in the package.

Thunderbolt™ cable

Enabling the Thunderbolt™ Function

After hardware installation is completed, enter the BIOS Setup and enable the Intel® Thunderbolt™ function in BIOS setup.
For X570 models: Go to Advanced\AMD PBS\Thunderbolt Support
For other models: Go to Advanced\Intel Thunderbolt

Installing the Thunderbolt Software in Windows

Place the Support CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Recommended ASRock Motherboard Models:

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