{"id":1760596,"date":"2022-09-13T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1760596"},"modified":"2022-09-22T14:26:40","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T14:26:40","slug":"thunderbolt-installation-creation-station","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/thunderbolt-installation-creation-station\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a Thunderbolt Card on a Windows PC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this guide, we will show you how to install and configure a PCIe Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 expansion card into a desktop PC with PCIe expansion slots. Follow the sections below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Before-You-Start\">Before You Start<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Install-the-Thunderbolt-Card\">Install the Thunderbolt Card<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Download-the-Latest-Driver\">Download the Latest Driver<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Enable-the-Thunderbolt-Card-in-the-BIOS\">Enable the Thunderbolt Card in the BIOS<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Verify-That-Your-Expansion-Card-is-Detected\">Verify That Your Expansion Card Is Detected<\/a><\/strong><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Manually-Approve-Thunderbolt-Devices\">Manually Approve Thunderbolt Devices<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Before-You-Start\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Before You Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thunderbolt is used for a variety of functions, including connecting high-bandwidth video equipment, hard disk arrays, and audio interfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a Windows PC user and you need to use Thunderbolt peripherals, you can purchase a laptop or desktop PC that already has Thunderbolt on the motherboard. This will provide the broadest compatibility with Thunderbolt peripherals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you have a desktop PC that does not have Thunderbolt built in, and you have available PCIe expansion slots, you can install a PCIe Thunderbolt 3 or 4 expansion card. But, particularly if your purpose is to connect a Thunderbolt audio interface, you need to be aware of these important points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff5c7\"><strong>IMPORTANT! COMPATIBILITY WARNING<\/strong><br><br>Any given model of Thunderbolt expansion card is not universally compatible with all makes and models of PCs. Only specific cards will be compatible with specific PC motherboards. Furthermore, installing a particular Thunderbolt expansion card in a particular PC may not provide the capability to connect to a given model of Thunderbolt audio interface.<br><br>Contact the manufacturer of your motherboard for information about compatible Thunderbolt cards.<br><br>Contact the manufacturer of your Thunderbolt audio interface for information about compatibility with third-party Thunderbolt expansion cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/thunderbolt-connections-demystified\/#What-is-Thunderbolt\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/09\/Thunderbolt_Connections_Demystified.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">What is Thunderbolt?<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat s blue\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Install-the-Thunderbolt-Card\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Install the Thunderbolt Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff5c7\"><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong>: Before you do anything, make sure that you are grounded, that your computer is turned off completely, including the switch on your power supply, and that all cables and USB devices are disconnected, including the power cable. Wait a minute before installing the Thunderbolt card so the computer has time to discharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Set your computer on its side and remove the top panel to access the motherboard so you can install the Thunderbolt card into the PCIe slot.<ul><li>If the thumbscrews are too tight, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen them.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Locate the PCIe slot farthest from the power supply.<ul><li>You will install the Thunderbolt card into this slot. Remove the PCIe cover plate on that slot.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Install the PCI card into the slot and make sure that it is firmly seated. Be sure that the ports on the Thunderbolt card are centered. If they are not, cables may not fully connect.<\/li><li>Attach the screw to the top flange of the card\u2019s plate to lock it into position.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Thunderbolt card will come with a header cable. Use this cable to connect the card to the motherboard according to the card\u2019s instructions. Be careful when connecting the header cable, as the header pins can bend easily.<\/li><li>Replace the case lid and re-connect your peripherals and power cable.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Properly-connected-Thunderbolt-card.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"650\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Properly-connected-Thunderbolt-card.png\" alt=\"Fully connected Thunderbolt card\" class=\"wp-image-1760599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Properly-connected-Thunderbolt-card.png 650w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Properly-connected-Thunderbolt-card-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em> Fully connected Thunderbolt card <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat s blue\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Download-the-Latest-Driver\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Download the Latest Driver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your PC can recognize the ports in your Thunderbolt card, you must first download and install the latest drivers from the Thunderbolt card\u2019s manufacturer\u2019s website. If you have not already, you should create a user account on the website and register your card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Reboot your PC as usual.<\/li><li>On the manufacturer\u2019s website, locate the appropriate drivers for your version of Windows and follow the instructions for installing them.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat s blue\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Enable-the-Thunderbolt-Card-in-the-BIOS\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Enable the Thunderbolt Card in the BIOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On a PC, the <strong>BIOS<\/strong> (Basic Input\/Output System) holds the computer code that runs when the PC first boots up and before it loads Windows. Normally your computer boots up without your needing to be aware of the BIOS settings. But having just installed a PCIe expansion card, you need to modify your computer\u2019s BIOS settings in order to enable the computer to establish communication with the card each time it boots up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many PCs, you can access the BIOS settings by continually pressing the <strong>F2<\/strong> function key on your keyboard as soon as you turn on the power to your PC. Follow the prompts on the screen to get to the BIOS settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some PC manufacturers provide a different method to access BIOS. If the F2 method doesn&#8217;t work, consult your owner&#8217;s manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once in the BIOS settings, the series of steps you need to go through to enable the system to recognize your Thunderbolt card will depend upon the make and model of your computer and its motherboard. Every motherboard has a different user interface for BIOS settings. You will need to consult the instructions that come with your Thunderbolt card, as well as the owner\u2019s manual for your PC or its motherboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we have provided screenshots of a BIOS user interface as an example to show you what configuring access to a Thunderbolt card looks like. Your system\u2019s BIOS layout will be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-3-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/BIOS-advanced-mode.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/BIOS-advanced-mode-1024x768.png\" alt=\"BIOS advanced mode\" class=\"wp-image-1760603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/BIOS-advanced-mode.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/BIOS-advanced-mode-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/BIOS-advanced-mode-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em> Select Advanced Mode <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Enable-Thunderbolt-Support.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Enable-Thunderbolt-Support.png\" alt=\"Enable Thunderbolt Support\" class=\"wp-image-1760604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Enable-Thunderbolt-Support.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Enable-Thunderbolt-Support-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Enable-Thunderbolt-Support-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em> Enable Thunderbolt Support <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Change-Security-Level.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Change-Security-Level-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Change Security Level\" class=\"wp-image-1760605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Change-Security-Level.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Change-Security-Level-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/12\/Change-Security-Level-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em> Change the Security Level <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat s blue\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Verify-That-Your-Expansion-Card-is-Detected\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Verify That Your Expansion Card is Detected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have completed all these steps and you boot into Windows, open the Windows Device Manager. If the Thunderbolt card and the drivers were installed successfully, you should see a listing for the Thunderbolt Controller under System Devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect your Thunderbolt peripheral, making sure you are using the Thunderbolt cable connected to the Thunderbolt port on the expansion card, and power it on. Windows should alert you that the device is detected and prompt you to allow access to the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Manually-Approve-Thunderbolt-Devices\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Manually Approve Thunderbolt Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, your PC may not prompt you to approve the connected Thunderbolt device. If this is the case, follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Right-click the Thunderbolt icon on the system tray, select <strong>Approve Attached Devices<\/strong>, then select <strong>Port 1.<\/strong><\/li><li>Use the dropdown box located next to the connected Thunderbolt device, select <strong>Always Connect<\/strong>, then click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/10\/Approve-Apollo-Thunderbolt.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat s blue\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1760607,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[45336,54063,54907,35161,35318,56902,139919,265564],"storecat":[],"itemids":[],"manufacturers":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this guide, we will show you how to install and configure a Thunderbolt PCIe card on a Windows PC. 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