ASROCK Thunderbolt 3 AIC Manual

*15G062161001AK*
P/N: 15G062161001AK V1.1
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 Mini DisplayPort Cable
• 1 x Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable
Card Layout
1
2
3
4
5
Input
DisplayPort IN Port
3
Mini DisplayPort IN Port
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
• 2 x Mini DisplayPort IN Ports
* Please note that these two ports can only be used
one at a time.
* The internal Mini DisplayPort IN Port is
compatible with the ASRock graphics card with the
internal Mini DisplayPort OUT 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 64-bit
7
No. Description
6
1 Thunderbolt TM 3 Type-C Port
TM
2 Thunderbolt 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
Output
TM
Thunderbolt 3 Type-C Port
TM
Thunderbolt 3 Type-C Port
4 or 7
TM
3 interface with max.
TM
3 interface with max.
*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 the function
TM
of Thunderbolt 3 Port on this card. It is recommended to use the supported
motherboard models for Thunderbolt 3 AIC.
*For the supported list, please visit www.asrock.com.
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.
1
2
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
A
B