ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0 Controller Card Installation Guide

ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0 Controller Card Installation Guide

ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0

Package Contents

• 1 x Quick Installation Guide
• 1 x Support CD
• 1 x TBT Header Cable
• 2 x DisplayPort Cables
• 1 x USB 2.0 Cable

Card Layout

No. Description

1. ThunderboltTM 4 Type-C Port
2. ThunderboltTM 4 Type-C Port
3. DisplayPort IN Port
4. DisplayPort IN Port
5. PCI Express 3.0 Interface
6. Thunderbolt Setting Jumpers*
7. TBT Header
8. USB 2.0 Header

*Thunderbolt Setting on Intel Platform:

*Be sure to move the jumper cap from PD_RESET_1 (pins 2-3) to RTD3 (pins 3-4). For the limitation on the use of this add-in card on AMD platform, please visit https://www.asrock.com/mb/spec/product.asp?Model=Thunderbolt%204%20 AIC%20R2.0#Specification

Specifications

Platform|

•  Dimensions: 3.3-in x 4.1-in

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Chipset|

• Intel® JHL8540 Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller

External Connectors|

• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C Ports (with up to 40Gbps bandwidth)
• Supports daisy-chaining of up to five Thunderbolt™ devices
• Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 9V@3A (27W) / 5V@3A (15W) charging
• 1 x TBT Header
• 2 x DisplayPort IN Ports
• 1 x USB 2.0 Header

Interface|

• PCIe Gen3x4 interface

Graphics|

• Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution 7680 x 4321@60Hz*
• Max resolution support will depend on your VGA source.

Data Rate

• Supports 40Gbps bi-directional bandwidth per channel with Thunderbolt™ 4 port

OS

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

*This add-in card is based on Intel’s reference design. However, the BIOS andhardware design of your motherboard may affect the function of ThunderboltTM 4 Port on this card. We recommend using the supported motherboard models for Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0. Currently, eGPU thunderbolt box doesn’t support AMD GPU. Please check graphic card vendors for more information.

*For the latest list of compatible ASRock motherboard models, please visit www.asrock.com.

1. Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 is backwards compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3 cables and devices. Please note that Thunderbolt™ and Thunderbolt™ 2 cables and devices are not supported.
2. The illustrations in this guide are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models.

Installing the Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0

1. Power off 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 firmly until the card is securely seated in place.

*To determine the slot in which to install the Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0, refer  to the user manual that comes with your motherboard.

Connect one end of the TBT Header Cable to the TBT Header (A) on the Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0. Then connect the other end of the cable to the Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TBT1) (B) on the motherboard.

Connect one end of the USB 2.0 Cable to the USB 2.0 Header (A) on the Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0. Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB 2.0 Header (B) on the motherboard.

Connect one end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (DP_1) (A) on the Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0. Then 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.

Connect one end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (DP_2) (A) on the Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort Port (B) on the graphics card. *If you use a Thunderbolt™ Type-C monitor, make sure that you install the DisplayPort Cables into both DP_1 and DP_2 on the Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0.

Replace the PC cover.

Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were disconnected. Then power on the PC.

Connecting the Thunderbolt™ Cable

Connect the ThunderboltTM cable from your Thunderbolt-enabled device to the
ThunderboltTM 4 Port on the Thunderbolt 4 AIC R2.0.

• The ThunderboltTM cable is not included in the package.
  

Enabling the Thunderbolt™ Function

After hardware installation is completed, enter the BIOS Setup, go to Advanced Intel Thunderbolt and then enable the Intel® Thunderbolt™ function.

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.

Compatible ASRock Motherboard Models (Intel 600 series and 500 series):

Compatible ASRock Motherboard Models (AMD 500 series):

For the updated information, please visit www.asrock.com.
For the limitation on the use of this add-in card on AMD platform, please visit

https://www.asrock.com/mb/spec/product.asp?Model=Thunderbolt%204%20AIC%20R2.0#Specification

References

• ASRock
• ASRock > Thunderbolt 4

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