StarTech.com TB31PCIEX16 user manual

Contents

1. Product diagramp. 4

   Back view Thumbscrew Thumbscrew Power adapter port DisplayPort port Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports

2. Back viewp. 4

   Thumbscrew Thumbscrew Power adapter port DisplayPort port Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports

3. Requirementsp. 6

   Host computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port • PCIe card • PCIe cards up to x16 in size are supported but only x4 lanes are used • Half-length PCIe card standards…

4. About Thunderbolt 3p. 7

   Thunderbolt 3 technology uses the USB-C connector and offers bandwidth speeds up to 40Gbps. It supports USB 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, and PCI Express 3.0.…

5. Updatesp. 7

   The Thunderbolt 3 ports on your laptop might not function properly until you update one or more of the following on your laptop: • BIOS • Thunderbolt firmware…

6. Connect multiple Thunderbolt 3 devices in a daisy chainp. 7

   You can connect multiple Thunderbolt 3 devices, including displays, in a daisy-chain formation. For example, you can connect a Thunderbolt 3 display to the…

7. Install a PCIe cardp. 8

   Warning! PC components can be severely damaged by static electricity. If an antistatic strap isn’t available, discharge any built-up static electricity by…

8. Connect the PCIe expansion boxp. 8

   1. Connect the universal power adapter to a power source and to the Power adapter port on the PCIe expansion box. 2. Connect the Thunderbolt 3 cable to a…

9. Connect a display to the DisplayPort portp. 9

   The PCIe expansion box supports Display Port 1.2. For more information about the adapters required to use different types of displays, consult the table below.…

10. Connect a display to the Thunderbolt 3 USB-C portp. 9

    You can connect a Thunderbolt display directly to the PCIe expansion box. To connect other types of displays, you need to use an adapter. Type of display…

11. Bandwidth allocationp. 10

    Thunderbolt technology carries video and data bandwidth, and it prioritizes video bandwidth to help ensure seamless display performance. The performance of the…

12. Troubleshootingp. 11

    If you’re experiencing issues, there are some quick tests that you can complete to narrow down the source of the issue. Update your computer to use Thunderbolt…

13. Technical supportp. 13

    StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product…

14. Warranty informationp. 13

    This product is backed by a two-year warranty. StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following…