VisionTek Thunderbolt 3 eGFX User manual

Hardware Setup:
1) Make sure the power cord is unplugged.
2) Open the eGFX enclosure by removing the
three rear screws and sliding the cover back then up.
The VisionTek Thunderbolt™ 3 eGFX Enclosure allows
you to connect an external graphics card to your laptop or
computer using the Thunderbolt™ 3 (Type-C) connection.
Before using the enclosure, ensure that your laptop
or PC has a Thunderbolt™ 3 (Type-C) port that supports
external graphics.
THUNDERBOLT ™ 3 eGFX ENCLOSURE 750W
Quick Start Guide
One Year Limited Warranty
For further information on this product, including
compatible graphics cards, troubleshooting and
warranty information, please visit:
www.visiontek.com
Note: Your computer’s Thunderbolt™ 3 ports might
not function properly until you update one or more of
the following on your computer:
• BIOS
• Thunderbolt™ 3 rmware
• Thunderbolt™ 3 controller drivers
• Thunderbolt™ 3 software
Ensure the latest BIOS, Thunderbolt™ and
Windows updates have been installed. Visit
your PC manufaturer’s website to
download the latest software
Software Setup:
3) Locate the PCIe X16 graphics card slot and install
your graphics card.
Make sure the card is secured to the eGFX enclosure
with the provided screws. If your graphics card
requires additional power, connect the PCIe power
cable to the card.
4) Reinstall the sliding cover and screws.
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Note: Use only active Thunderbolt™ 3 cables for runs
longer than 0.5m.
5) Connect the AC power cable to the
enclosure and to a power outlet. Turn on the
power supply.
6) Connect the Thunderbolt™ 3 cable to the
enclosure and connect the other end to your
computer.
3) Install the graphics card driver for your installed
graphics card. Please refer to your graphics card
manufacturer’s website for driver download
and installation instructions.
Thunderbolt™ 3
Port
AC Power
Port
1) After connecting the eGFX enclosure, the
Thunderbolt™ device will be detected by the
computer. Click to approve the device.
System Conguration:
2) When the system shows the dialogue box
below, select“Always Connect”for each
controller.
Click “OK” to complete setup.
Graphics Card
Display Out
7) Connect your display to the display out ports
on your graphics card.
Note: Display out ports may vary depending on installed
graphics card.
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For additional product support contact:
VisionTek Support
Toll-free call:
1 [phone]
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm CST
Email:
[email protected]