Asus ThunderboltEX II User Manual
Asus ThunderboltEX II User Manual

Asus ThunderboltEX II User Manual

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ThunderboltEX II
User Guide
15060-35300000

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  • Page 1 ThunderboltEX II User Guide 15060-35300000...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    1 x Support CD If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Compatible ASUS motherboard models The ThunderboltEX II card is compatible with the following ASUS motherboards with TB Headers that passed Intel validation: ®...
  • Page 4 1 x Support CD*** Accessories * Provides link from the motherboard’s DisplayPort or mini DisplayPort to the DisplayPort 1.2 IN port on the ThunderboltEX II card. Use the bundled DisplayPort or mini DIsplayPort cable depending on the available DisplayPort connector on your motherboard.
  • Page 5 PCIE 2.0 interface LED indicator TB_Header Installing the ThunderboltEX II driver We highly recommend that you install the Thunderbolt™ 2 driver first before installing the ThunderboltEX II card. To install the driver, place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow on-screen...
  • Page 6 PCIE 2.0 x16 slot connected to the platform controller hub (PCH). For more information on the correct PCIE 2.0 slot to use, refer to the section ThunderboltEX II card recommended configuration of this user guide.
  • Page 7 ThunderboltEX II card. ™ 2 • The Thunderbolt™ cable is not bundled with the ThunderboltEX II package. Use the Thunderbolt™ cable that came with your Thunderbolt-enabled device when connecting to the Thunderbolt™ 2 port on your ThunderboltEX II card.
  • Page 8 Go to www.asus.com for more information. Set the mode of your motherboard’s PCIe 2.0 x16_3 from x1 to x4 to maximize the performance of your ThunderboltEX II card. When you adjust the mode from x1 to x4, the PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3, PCIEX1_4, and SATA6G_E12 are disabled.
  • Page 9: Connecting To External Devices

    Connecting to external devices Before connecting any Thunderbolt-enabled devices in a daisy-chain configuration, ensure that it is equipped with one Thunderbolt™ IN port and one Thunderbolt™ OUT port. You can refer to the following illustrations for the recommended daisy-chain connections: Five Thunderbolt™...
  • Page 10: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 11: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 12: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-284-0883 Support fax +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax...

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