THRUSTMASTER TH8A Shifter for PC User Manual

June 5, 2024
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**THRUSTMASTER TH8A Shifter for PC User Manual

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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the PC drivers:

https://support.thrustmaster.com/en/

product/th8a-en/ During this procedure:

  •  DO NOT CONNECT the TH8 shifter to your PC before being prompted to do so.
  • The shifter must be connected directly to the computer’s USB port. We recommend that you do not use a USB hub for this procedure.
  • DO NOT CLICK in any Windows dialog boxes that may appear during the update.

Restart the computer.

3a) On Windows 7

In the “Start > All Programs > Thrust master > TH8 RS Shifter> Control Panel” menu, verify that your shifter appears under the name “T500 RS Gear Shift”.
T500 RS Gear Shift

3b) On Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10

From the Start menu, start typing the words Control Panel. This will bring up the Search function, giving you access to the Game Controller Control Panel.
Control Panel

**It is also available under Apps > Thrust master:

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Your shifter should appear under the name “T500 RS Gear Shift”.
T500 RS Gear Shift

Your shifter’s firmware version is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the Control Panel tabs. F irmware: 29 is currently the latest version.
Test Input

If the firmware version is earlier than 29:

On Windows 7

In the “Start > All Programs > Thrust master > TH8 Shifter” menu, click on “Firmware Update”.
Start All Programs

On Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10

From the Start menu, start typing the words Firmware Update. This will bring up the Search function, giving you access to the Firmware application:
Firmware Update

**It is also available under Apps > Thrust master:

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  • TH8A Shifter device is listed in the “Device” section. The version of the firmware currently found in the device is displayed.
  • The “Firmware” section displays information regarding the version of the firmware that will be applied to the device.
    Version of the firmware currently found

When you are ready to continue, click OK.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT UNPLUG your shifter from the USB port during the firmware update procedure!
Firmware update procedure

The update program will inform you whether the firmware has been successfully updated.

Trust master Firmware Update

Click OK to return to the update program’s main window, and then click on to exit the program.
Trust master Firmware Update

If the firmware update procedure has failed or displays an error message, please contact Thrust master technical support, who will guide you through the entire process to follow.

Once the firmware has been successfully updated, verify that the shifter is functioning properly in the Control Panel

Congratulations! You are now ready to play!

Documents / Resources

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