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... using Thunderbolt™ cables. Use this card to other Thunderbolt-enabled devices. The ASUS ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card provides Thunderbolt™ connection to quickly transfer native PCIe and DisplayPort protocols between ...ASUS motherboards: • ASUS Z87-DELUXE • ASUS Z97-DELUXE • ASUS Z97-DELUXE (NFC & WLC) Use the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card only with motherboards that supports DisplayPort 1.2 specifications. Compatible ASUS motherboard models The ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card is damaged or missing, contact your package for buying an ASUS ThunderboltEX II/DUAL...
... using Thunderbolt™ cables. Use this card to other Thunderbolt-enabled devices. The ASUS ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card provides Thunderbolt™ connection to quickly transfer native PCIe and DisplayPort protocols between ...ASUS motherboards: • ASUS Z87-DELUXE • ASUS Z97-DELUXE • ASUS Z97-DELUXE (NFC & WLC) Use the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card only with motherboards that supports DisplayPort 1.2 specifications. Compatible ASUS motherboard models The ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card is damaged or missing, contact your package for buying an ASUS ThunderboltEX II/DUAL...
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...technology-enabled devices that passed the Intel® validation to ensure optimum performance and compatibility with your ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card. • Ensure your ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card to connect them in . supports up to three displays of DisplayPort 1.2 monitors.** * ...DisplayPort cable* 1 x ASUS TB_Header cable** 1 x ASUS TB_Header converter*** 1 x Support CD**** * Provides link from the motherboard's DisplayPort or mini DisplayPort to the DisplayPort 1.2 IN port on your motherboard. ** Provides link from TB_Header of the motherboard to the ThunderboltEX II card's TB header. ...
...technology-enabled devices that passed the Intel® validation to ensure optimum performance and compatibility with your ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card. • Ensure your ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card to connect them in . supports up to three displays of DisplayPort 1.2 monitors.** * ...DisplayPort cable* 1 x ASUS TB_Header cable** 1 x ASUS TB_Header converter*** 1 x Support CD**** * Provides link from the motherboard's DisplayPort or mini DisplayPort to the DisplayPort 1.2 IN port on your motherboard. ** Provides link from TB_Header of the motherboard to the ThunderboltEX II card's TB header. ...
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To install the driver, place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow on-screen instructions to finish the installation. 5 ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card layout Thunderbolt™ 2 ports 1 and 2 DisplayPort IN ports 1 and 2 PCIE 2.0 interface LED indicator TB_Header Installing the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL driver We highly recommend that you install the Thunderbolt™ 2 driver first before you install the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card.
To install the driver, place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow on-screen instructions to finish the installation. 5 ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card layout Thunderbolt™ 2 ports 1 and 2 DisplayPort IN ports 1 and 2 PCIE 2.0 interface LED indicator TB_Header Installing the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL driver We highly recommend that you install the Thunderbolt™ 2 driver first before you install the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card.
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... slot connected to the platform controller hub (PCH). For supported 8 Series motherboards, connect the ASUS TB_Header cable to the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card (A) and to the TB_Header port on the correct PCIE 2.0 slot to use, refer to the section ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card layout of this user guide. • The following illustrations are blocking the PCIE 2.0 slot...
... slot connected to the platform controller hub (PCH). For supported 8 Series motherboards, connect the ASUS TB_Header cable to the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card (A) and to the TB_Header port on the correct PCIE 2.0 slot to use, refer to the section ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card layout of this user guide. • The following illustrations are blocking the PCIE 2.0 slot...
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... the other end of the TB_ Header cable to the TB_Header on the motherboard. Connect one orientation only. c. b. Prepare the ASUS TB_Header converter and the TB_Header cable. Refer to the section ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card layout of this user guide for the location of the TB_Header converter to the TB_Header port on , it indicates...
... the other end of the TB_ Header cable to the TB_Header on the motherboard. Connect one orientation only. c. b. Prepare the ASUS TB_Header converter and the TB_Header cable. Refer to the section ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card layout of this user guide for the location of the TB_Header converter to the TB_Header port on , it indicates...
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Connect the DisplayPort cable and the mini DisplayPort cable to the ThunderboltEX II/ DUAL card's DisplayPort IN ports (A) to external devices of the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card is not bundled with the previous Thunderbolt™ technology. • For the ...mini DisplayPort (C) on the PC. 8. DisplayPort cable mini DisplayPort cable Thunderbolt™ 2 connectors 6. Use the Thunderbolt™ cable that came with your ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card. • The two Thunderbolt™ 2 port of this user guide. 8 Turn on the motherboard's I/O port. Close the chassis. 7....
Connect the DisplayPort cable and the mini DisplayPort cable to the ThunderboltEX II/ DUAL card's DisplayPort IN ports (A) to external devices of the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card is not bundled with the previous Thunderbolt™ technology. • For the ...mini DisplayPort (C) on the PC. 8. DisplayPort cable mini DisplayPort cable Thunderbolt™ 2 connectors 6. Use the Thunderbolt™ cable that came with your ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card. • The two Thunderbolt™ 2 port of this user guide. 8 Turn on the motherboard's I/O port. Close the chassis. 7....
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...you adjust the mode to x4, the USB3_E56 and SATAExpress_E1 connectors will be disabled. M = Maximum; Go to maximize the performance of your ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card. D/M = Default & Maximum) Maximum bandwidth Supported BIOS version PCIe 2.0 x16_3 (Dark Brown) D/M: x4 mode 20 Gb/s 1702 ... or later** * Set the mode of your motherboard's PCIe 2.0 x16_3 to x4 mode to www.asus.com for more information. 9 ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card recommended configuration Compatible ASUS motherboard models Z87-DELUXE PCIE 2.0 port on VGA card, ensure to set the BIOS item iGPU Multi...
...you adjust the mode to x4, the USB3_E56 and SATAExpress_E1 connectors will be disabled. M = Maximum; Go to maximize the performance of your ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card. D/M = Default & Maximum) Maximum bandwidth Supported BIOS version PCIe 2.0 x16_3 (Dark Brown) D/M: x4 mode 20 Gb/s 1702 ... or later** * Set the mode of your motherboard's PCIe 2.0 x16_3 to x4 mode to www.asus.com for more information. 9 ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card recommended configuration Compatible ASUS motherboard models Z87-DELUXE PCIE 2.0 port on VGA card, ensure to set the BIOS item iGPU Multi...
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Connecting to the following connections. Single-port configuration You can use either of the Thunderbolt™ 2 port on the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card for the following recommended daisy-chain connections for a single-port configuration. Six (6) Thunderbolt™ devices Six (6) Thunderbolt™ devices + one Thunderbolt™ OUT port. ...
Connecting to the following connections. Single-port configuration You can use either of the Thunderbolt™ 2 port on the ThunderboltEX II/DUAL card for the following recommended daisy-chain connections for a single-port configuration. Six (6) Thunderbolt™ devices Six (6) Thunderbolt™ devices + one Thunderbolt™ OUT port. ...
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... the following apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : ThunderboltEX II PCI EXPRESS Card Model name : THUNDERBOLTEX II/DUAL, THUNDERBOLTEX II conform with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and...
... the following apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : ThunderboltEX II PCI EXPRESS Card Model name : THUNDERBOLTEX II/DUAL, THUNDERBOLTEX II conform with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and...