ASROCK Thunderbolt 3 AIC Quick Installation Manual

*15G062017000AK*
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ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC
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 DisplayPort Adapter Cable
Card Layout
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2
3
4
5
No. Description
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1 Thunderbolt 3 Type-C Port
2 Thunderbolt TM 3 Type-C Port
3 DisplayPort IN Port
4 Mini DisplayPort IN Port
5 PCI Express 3.0 Interface
6 TBT Header
Note
The design of this add-in card is based on Intel's reference design.
However, the BIOS and hardware design of your motherboard may affect
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the function of Thunderbolt 3 Port on this card. It is recommended to
use the motherboard models listed below for Thunderbolt 3 AIC.
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Specifications

Platform • Dimensions: 3.3-in x 4.1-in
Chipset • Intel® JHL6540 Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller
External • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C Ports (with up to
Connectors 40Gbps bandwidth)
* Supports daisy-chaining of up to six
Thunderbolt™ devices
• 1 x DisplayPort IN Port
• 1 x Mini DisplayPort IN Port
• 1 x TBT Header
Interface • PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface
Graphics • Supports Thunderbolt
resolution of 5K (5120 x 2880) @ 60Hz for one
display over a single cable connection
• Supports Thunderbolt
resolution of 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz for
dual displays over a single cable connection
• Supports up to two streams (eight lanes) of
DisplayPort video bandwidth ; supports daisy-
chaining of multiple DisplayPort monitors
Data Rate • Supports 40Gbps bi-directional bandwidth
per channel with Thunderbolt™ 3 port
OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit / 10 64-bit / 8
32-bit / 8 64-bit
1. Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 is backwards compatible with all Thunderbolt™
cables and devices.
2. The illustrations in this guide are for reference only. The motherboard
layout may vary with models.
1 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.
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3 interface with max.
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3 interface with max.