ASROCK Thunderbolt 3 AIC User manual

Specications
Platform • Dimensions: 3.3-in x 4.1-in
Chipset • Intel® JHL6540 underbolt™ 3 Controller
External
Connectors
• 2 x underbolt™ 3 Type-C Ports (with up to
40Gbps bandwidth)
* Supports daisy-chaining of up to six
underbolt™ 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 underboltTM 3 interface with max.
resolution of 5K (5120 x 2880) @ 60Hz for one
display over a single cable connection
• Supports underboltTM 3 interface with max.
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 underbolt™ 3 port
OS • Microso® Windows® 10 32-bit / 10 64-bit / 8
32-bit / 8 64-bit
1InstallingtheThunderbolt3AIC
1. Power o 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 rmly until the card is securely seated in place.
*To determine the slot in which to install the underbolt 3 AIC, refer to
the user manual that comes with your motherboard.
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
No. Description
1underboltTM 3 Type-C Port
2underboltTM 3 Type-C Port
3DisplayPort IN Port
4 Mini DisplayPort IN Port
5 PCI Express 3.0 Interface
6TBT Header
Note
e design of this add-in card is based on Intel’s reference design.
However, the BIOS and hardware design of your motherboard may aect
the function of underboltTM 3 Port on this card. It is recommended to
use the motherboard models listed below for underbolt 3 AIC.
*15G062017000AK*
P/N: 15G062017000AK V1.0
1. Intel® underbolt™ 3 is backwards compatible with all underbolt™
cables and devices.
2. e illustrations in this guide are for reference only. e motherboard
layout may vary with models.
1
2
5
6
3
4

4. Connect one end of the TBT Header Cable to the TBT Header (A) on
the underbolt 3 AIC. en connect the other end of the cable to the
underbolt AIC Connector (TBT1) (B) on the motherboard.
5. Connect one end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (A)
on the underbolt 3 AIC. en 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.
6. Connect one end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to
the Mini DisplayPort Port (A) on the underbolt 3 AIC. en connect the
other end of the cable to the DisplayPortPort (B) on the motherboard's rear
I/O panel or on the graphics card.
7. Replace the PC cover.
8. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were disconnected.
en power on the PC.
2ConnectingtheThunderbolt™Cable
Connect the underboltTM cable from your underbolt-enabled device to the
underboltTM 3 Port on the underbolt 3 AIC.
* e underboltTM cable is not included in the package.
3EnablingtheThunderbolt™Function
Aer hardware installation is completed, enter the BIOS Setup and enable the
Intel® underbolt™ function in BIOS setup.
4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.
DisplayPort Cable
TBT Header Cable
Mini DisplayPort to
DisplayPort Adapter Cable
underbolt™ cable
B
A
or
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
or

Recommended ASRock Motherboard Models:
Motherboard Models Supported PCIE slot PCIE 3.0
mode
Max.
bandwidth
Z370 Gaming K6 PCIE6 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
Z370 Extreme4 PCIE6 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
Z370 Killer SLI PCIE4 x4 from CPU 40Gbps
Z370 Killer SLI/ac PCIE4 x4 from CPU 40Gbps
Z370 Taichi PCIE5 x4 from CPU 40Gbps
Z370 Professional Gaming i7 PCIE5 x4 from CPU 40Gbps
Z370 Pro4 PCIE4 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
Z270 Professional Gaming i7 PCIE3 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
Z270 Taichi PCIE3 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
Z270 Gaming K6 PCIE6 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
Z270 Extreme4 PCIE6 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
Z270 Pro4 PCIE4 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
H270 Pro4 PCIE4 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
B250 Pro4 PCIE4 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
Z270 Killer SLI PCIE4 x4 from CPU 40Gbps
Z270 Gaming K4 PCIE4 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
H270 Performance PCIE4 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
B250 Gaming K4 PCIE4 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
Z270M Extreme4 PCIE4 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
X299 Professional Gaming i9 XE PCIE1, 2, 3, 5 (44 Lane)
PCIE1, 3, 5 (28 Lane) x4 from CPU 40Gbps
X299 Taichi XE PCIE1, 2, 3, 5 (44 Lane)
PCIE1, 3, 5 (28 Lane) x4 from CPU 40Gbps
X299 Professional Gaming i9 PCIE1, 2, 3, 5 (44 Lane)
PCIE1, 3, 5 (28 Lane) x4 from CPU 40Gbps
X299 Taichi PCIE1, 2, 3, 5 (44 Lane)
PCIE1, 3, 5 (28 Lane) x4 from CPU 40Gbps
X299 OC Formula PCIE6 (for 44 lanes)
PCIE7 (for 28 lanes, 16 lanes) x4 from PCH 40Gbps
X299 Gaming K6 PCIE2 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
X299 Killer SLI/ac PCIE2 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
X299 Extreme4 PCIE4 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
X299 Designer+ PCIE2 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
X299M Extreme4 PCIE3 x4 from PCH 40Gbps
*For the updated information, please visit www.asrock.com.