64 - Thunderbolt 3 Port; Displays - Acer Predator Helios 500 User Manual

64 - Thunderbolt 3 port

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A Thunderbolt 3 port allows you to
easily connect devices with a Type-C
connector to your computer, such as
additional storage (e.g. an external
drive),
compatible device. Up to six devices,
including displays, can be connected
in series to a single Thunderbolt port.
The Thunderbolt connection uses a
USB Type-C port and is compatible
with Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort
and power on USB-C devices. The
Type-C port is reversable; connectors may be inserted with
either side up.

Displays

Up to two 4K displays with can be connected to a single
Thunderbolt 3 port. If an adapter is used, DisplayPort or
compatible devices, including HDMI, DVI or VGA, can be used.
Note
Thunderbolt 3 ports support transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps, and
USB devices with a Type-C connector at lower speeds (typically up
to 5 Gbps).
Other USB or older Thunderbolt devices with a USB Type-C
connector (or adapter) are supported, but transfer speeds may be
reduced and certain functions may be disabled (such as
Thunderbolt display support).
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