Asus Computer Accessories 1560 35300000 User Manual

ThunderboltEX II  
User Guide  
15060-35300000  
 
Welcome!  
Congratulations and thank you for buying an ASUS ThunderboltEX II card!  
The ASUS ThunderboltEX II card provides Thunderbolt™ connection to other Thunderbolt-  
enabled devices. Use this card to quickly transfer native PCIe and DisplayPort protocols  
between a PC and Thunderbolt™ devices.  
Features  
Your ASUS ThunderboltEX II card features a Thunderbolt™ 2 port that supports  
Thunderbolt™ 2 technology and a DisplayPort that supports DisplayPort 1.2 specifications.  
The Thunderbolt™ 2 port provides 20 Gb/s bi-directional bandwidth and incorporates  
DisplayPort 1.2 support enabling transfer and display of 4K video files simultaneously. The  
Thunderbolt™ 2 port also allows you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices in a  
daisy-chain configuration using Thunderbolt™ cables.  
Package contents  
Check your package for the following items:  
1 x ThunderboltEX II card  
1 x DisplayPort cable  
1 x mini DisplayPort cable  
1 x ASUS TB_Header cable  
1 x User guide  
1 x Support CD  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
Compatible ASUS motherboard models  
The ThunderboltEX II card is compatible with the following ASUS motherboards with TB  
Headers that passed Intel® validation:  
MAXIMUS VI EXTREME  
SABERTOOTH Z87  
Z87-PRO  
Z87-PRO (V EDITION)  
Z87-PLUS  
Z87-PLUS (VivoMouse EDITION)  
Z87-A  
Z87-A (NFC EXPRESS EDITION)  
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ThunderboltEX II specifications summary  
Intel® DSL5320 Thunderbolt  
2 controller  
Chipset  
1 x Thunderbolt™ 2 port (up to 20 Gb/s bandwidth)  
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 IN port  
External Connectors  
1 x 9-pin TB_Header  
Supports Thunderbolt  
of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz  
2 interface* with maximum resolution  
DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport (MST) compliant;  
supports up to three displays of DisplayPort 1.2 monitors.**  
VGA  
*
Use the Thunderbolt™ cable to link Thunderbolt™ monitors and  
Thunderbolt-enabled devices in a daisy chain connection.  
** Use the mini DisplayPort cable to link up to three DisplayPort 1.2  
monitors in a daisy chain connection.  
Thunderbolt™ 2 port for 2 channels, 20 Gb/s bidirectional per  
channel  
Data Rate  
1 x DisplayPort cable*  
1 x mini DisplayPort cable*  
1 x ASUS TB_Header cable**  
1 x Support CD***  
Accessories  
*
Provides link from the motherboard’s DisplayPort or mini DisplayPort to  
the DisplayPort 1.2 IN port on the ThunderboltEX II card. Use the bundled  
DisplayPort or mini DIsplayPort cable depending on the available  
DisplayPort connector on your motherboard.  
** Provides link from TB_Header of the motherboard to the  
ThunderboltEX II card’s TB header.  
*** Contains the Thunderbolt™ 2 driver.  
Operating Systems  
Supported  
Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1  
3.35 in. x 3.94 in. (8.5 cm x 10 cm)  
Form Factor  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Use only Thunderbolt™ technology-enabled devices that passed Intel®  
validation to ensure optimum performance and compatibility with your  
ThunderboltEX II card.  
Ensure your monitor complies with DisplayPort 1.2 specifications if  
you want to connect them in a daisy-chain configuration using the  
Thunderbolt™ 2 port.  
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ThunderboltEX II card layout  
Thunderbolt™ 2 port  
DisplayPort IN port  
PCIE 2.0 interface  
LED indicator  
TB_Header  
Installing the ThunderboltEX II driver  
We highly recommend that you install the Thunderbolt™ 2 driver first before  
installing the ThunderboltEX II card.  
To install the driver, place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow on-screen  
instructions to finish the installation.  
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Installing the ThunderboltEX II card  
Before installing the ThunderboltEX II card in your motherboard, ensure  
that you have an available PCIE 2.0 x16 slot connected to the platform  
controller hub (PCH). For more information on the correct PCIE 2.0  
slot to use, refer to the section ThunderboltEX II card recommended  
configuration of this user guide.  
The following illustrations are for reference only. The motherboard layout  
may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.  
To install the ThunderboltEX II card:  
1.  
2.  
Shut down your PC.  
Open the chassis.  
Ensure that no cables or  
peripherals are blocking the  
PCIE 2.0 slot.  
3.  
Align and insert the ThunderboltEX  
II card into a PCIE 2.0 slot until it is  
securely seated in place.  
4.  
Connect the ASUS TB_Header cable  
to the ThunderboltEX II card (A)  
and to the TB_Header port on the  
motherboard (B).  
When the red LED on the  
ThunderboltEX II card is on,  
it indicates that a cable is  
disconnected. Refer to the  
section ThunderboltEX II card  
layout of this user guide for the  
location of the LED indicator.  
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5.  
Connect the DisplayPort cable to the  
ThunderboltEX II card’s DisplayPort IN  
port (A) and to the DisplayPort or mini  
DisplayPort on the motherboard’s I/O  
port (B).  
DisplayPort  
DisplayPort IN port  
Thunderbolt™ 2 connector  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Close the chassis.  
Turn on the PC.  
Connect the Thunderbolt  
cable from your Thunderbolt-enabled device to the  
Thunderbolt™ 2 port on the ThunderboltEX II card.  
The Thunderbolt™ cable is not bundled with the ThunderboltEX II package.  
Use the Thunderbolt™ cable that came with your Thunderbolt-enabled  
device when connecting to the Thunderbolt™ 2 port on your ThunderboltEX  
II card.  
The Thunderbolt™ 2 port of the ThunderboltEX II card is backward  
compatible with the previous Thunderbolt™ technology.  
For the recommended daisy-chain configurations or connections, refer to  
the section Connecting to external devices of this user guide.  
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ThunderboltEX II card recommended configuration  
PCIE 2.0 mode  
PCIE 2.0 port on  
the motherboard  
(color)  
(D = Default;  
M = Maximum;  
D/M = Default &  
Maximum)  
Supported  
BIOS  
version*  
Compatible ASUS  
motherboard models  
Maximum  
bandwidth  
PCIe 2.0/1.1 x4_1  
(Black)  
1702  
or later  
MAXIMUS VI EXTREME  
SABERTOOTH Z87  
Z87-PRO  
D/M: x4 mode  
D/M: x4 mode  
20 Gb/s  
20 Gb/s  
20 Gb/s  
20 Gb/s  
10 Gb/s  
10 Gb/s  
10 Gb/s  
10 Gb/s  
PCIe 2.0 x16_3  
(Black)  
1702  
or later  
PCIe 2.0 x16_3  
(Dark Brown)  
D: x1 mode**  
M: x4 mode  
1702  
or later  
PCIe 2.0 x16_3  
(Dark Brown)  
D: x1 mode**  
M: x4 mode  
1702  
or later  
Z87-PRO (V EDITION)  
Z87-PLUS  
PCIe 2.0 x16_3  
(Dark Brown)  
1702  
or later  
D/M: x2 mode***  
D/M: x2 mode***  
D/M: x2 mode***  
D/M: x2 mode***  
Z87-PLUS (VivoMouse  
EDITION)  
PCIe 2.0 x16_3  
(Dark Brown)  
1702  
or later  
PCIe 2.0 x16_3  
(Dark Brown)  
1702  
or later  
Z87-A  
Z87-A (NFC EXPRESS  
EDITION)  
PCIe 2.0 x16_3  
(Dark Brown)  
1702  
or later  
*
Update the BIOS of your motherboard and the VGA driver to the latest  
** Set the mode of your motherboard’s PCIe 2.0 x16_3 from x1 to x4 to  
maximize the performance of your ThunderboltEX II card. When you  
adjust the mode from x1 to x4, the PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3, PCIEX1_4,  
and SATA6G_E12 are disabled. Refer to the chapter BIOS setup of your  
motherboard’s user guide for more information.  
*** The maximum bandwidth of the PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot on these supported  
motherboards is up to x2 mode only. The maximum bandwidth in x2 mode  
is 10 Gb/s.  
If you install an add-on VGA card, ensure to set the BIOS item iGPU Multi  
Monitor to Enable. Refer to the chapter BIOS setup of your motherboard’s  
user guide for more information.  
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Connecting to external devices  
Before connecting any Thunderbolt-enabled devices in a daisy-chain  
configuration, ensure that it is equipped with one Thunderbolt™ IN port  
and one Thunderbolt™ OUT port.  
You can refer to the following illustrations for the recommended daisy-chain connections:  
Five Thunderbolt™ devices + one native Thunderbolt™ monitor  
Six Thunderbolt™ devices  
Six Thunderbolt™ devices + three DisplayPort 1.2 displays  
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Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference.  
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card  
is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this  
unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s  
authority to operate this equipment.  
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement  
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS  
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian  
interference-causing equipment regulations.  
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le  
matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le  
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :  
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et  
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer  
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.  
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Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from  
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department  
of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement  
VCCI Class B Statement  
KC: Korea Warning Statement  
REACH  
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of  
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at  
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to  
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin  
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in  
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol  
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal  
waste.  
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services  
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards  
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to  
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging  
information in different regions.  
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ASUS contact information  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
E-mail  
Web site  
15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2890-7798  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+86-21-3842-9911  
Fax  
Online support  
+86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#  
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Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA  
+1-510-739-3777  
+1-510-608-4555  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+1-812-284-0883  
Support fax  
+1-812-282-2787  
Online support  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)  
Address  
Fax  
Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany  
+49-2102-959931  
Web site  
Online contact  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+49-2102-5789555  
Support Fax  
+49-2102-959911  
Online support  
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