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3 Thunderbolt 3 Software Installation
IMPORTANT
EB3T-V3-eGPU requires no driver on Apple Mac Operating System and Windows OS and 10.
3.1 Configuring Windows for Thunderbolt
This is only applicable for Windows PC. You need to install software, firmware and updates.
1. Make sure the Windows PC is up to date with Windows 10 updates installed (to avoid problems with performance and compatibility).
2. Install the latest Thunderbolt 3 software from your computer manufacturer. Windows computers equipped with Thunderbolt 3 will not ship with the necessary updates required for full Thunderbolt 3 functionality. We recommend installing the latest available Thunderbolt 3 updates from computer manufacturer. This includes updates to Thunderbolt 3 firmware, Thunderbolt 3 chipset drivers, and/or BIOS updates to enable Thunderbolt 3 functionality.
3. Latest Thunderbolt Software is installed. Install the current Intel Thunderbolt Software. Check your laptop first, see if the Thunderbolt Software is installed or not. Go to Control Panel>> Go to Programs and Features and look for Thunderbolt Software.
• It is strongly recommend obtaining the Thunderbolt Software from the manufacturer of Laptop. Or you can visit Intel website : https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/23742/Thunderbolt-Intel-Thunderbolt-driver
4. Make sure Thunderbolt is enabled in BIOS.
• Enable Thunderbolt in BIOS.
• Enable Security Level. Make sure to select “User Authorization”.
3.2 Thunderbolt Software Installation
A Thunderbolt Software is required prior to connecting and using the EB3T-V3-eGPU expansion unit (or any external Thunderbolt devices) with thunderbolt equipped laptop PC / computers. Without the Thunderbolt Software installed in the computer, the EB3T-V3-eGPU will not be detected. See screenshot below of a Thunderbolt Software installed in the computer.
• If the Thunderbolt Software is installed, you can connect your Thunderbolt expansion unit to your laptop.
• If the Thunderbolt Software is not installed, read the following steps.
Download the Intel Thunderbolt Software from laptop’s manufacturer website. For example, if you have an HP zbook, go to HP website support and search for their Thunderbolt Software.
If you are using Intel NUC computer , you have to download the Thunderbolt 3 software and firmware from Intel.
Here is the link to the previous Thunderbolt software by Intel: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/23742/Thunderbolt-Intel-Thunderbolt-driver
When downloading is completed, do the following:
• Select and run Thunderbolt Software.
• Welcome to Thunderbolt(TM) Software Setup Wizard pops up, click "I Accept......."
• Click Install.
• Pop up message: “Please attach your device to this computer any time after the installation has finished”, click OK.
• Pop up message: Completed the Thunderbolt(TM) Software Setup Wizard, click Finish.
IMPORTANT
EB3T-V3-eGPU requires no driver on Apple Mac Operating System and Windows OS and 10.
3.1 Configuring Windows for Thunderbolt
This is only applicable for Windows PC. You need to install software, firmware and updates.
1. Make sure the Windows PC is up to date with Windows 10 updates installed (to avoid problems with performance and compatibility).
2. Install the latest Thunderbolt 3 software from your computer manufacturer. Windows computers equipped with Thunderbolt 3 will not ship with the necessary updates required for full Thunderbolt 3 functionality. We recommend installing the latest available Thunderbolt 3 updates from computer manufacturer. This includes updates to Thunderbolt 3 firmware, Thunderbolt 3 chipset drivers, and/or BIOS updates to enable Thunderbolt 3 functionality.
3. Latest Thunderbolt Software is installed. Install the current Intel Thunderbolt Software. Check your laptop first, see if the Thunderbolt Software is installed or not. Go to Control Panel>> Go to Programs and Features and look for Thunderbolt Software.
• It is strongly recommend obtaining the Thunderbolt Software from the manufacturer of Laptop. Or you can visit Intel website : https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/23742/Thunderbolt-Intel-Thunderbolt-driver
4. Make sure Thunderbolt is enabled in BIOS.
• Enable Thunderbolt in BIOS.
• Enable Security Level. Make sure to select “User Authorization”.
3.2 Thunderbolt Software Installation
A Thunderbolt Software is required prior to connecting and using the EB3T-V3-eGPU expansion unit (or any external Thunderbolt devices) with thunderbolt equipped laptop PC / computers. Without the Thunderbolt Software installed in the computer, the EB3T-V3-eGPU will not be detected. See screenshot below of a Thunderbolt Software installed in the computer.
• If the Thunderbolt Software is installed, you can connect your Thunderbolt expansion unit to your laptop.
• If the Thunderbolt Software is not installed, read the following steps.
Download the Intel Thunderbolt Software from laptop’s manufacturer website. For example, if you have an HP zbook, go to HP website support and search for their Thunderbolt Software.
If you are using Intel NUC computer , you have to download the Thunderbolt 3 software and firmware from Intel.
Here is the link to the previous Thunderbolt software by Intel: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/23742/Thunderbolt-Intel-Thunderbolt-driver
When downloading is completed, do the following:
• Select and run Thunderbolt Software.
• Welcome to Thunderbolt(TM) Software Setup Wizard pops up, click "I Accept......."
• Click Install.
• Pop up message: “Please attach your device to this computer any time after the installation has finished”, click OK.
• Pop up message: Completed the Thunderbolt(TM) Software Setup Wizard, click Finish.
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