76 - Thunderbolt 3 port
T
HUNDERBOLT
3
PORT
A Thunderbolt 3 port allows you to
easily connect devices with a Type-C
connector to your computer, such as
additional storage (e.g. an external
drive), displays, or any other
compatible device. Up to six devices,
including displays, can be connected
in series to a single Thunderbolt port.
The Thunderbolt connection uses a
USB Type-C port and is compatible
with Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort
and power on USB-C devices. The
Type-C port is reversable; connectors may be inserted with
either side up.
Displays
Up to two 4K displays with can be connected to a single
Thunderbolt 3 port. If an adapter is used, DisplayPort or
compatible devices, including HDMI, DVI or VGA, can be used.
Note
Thunderbolt 3 ports support transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps, and
USB devices with a Type-C connector at lower speeds (typically up
to 10 Gbps).
Other USB or older Thunderbolt devices with a USB Type-C
connector (or adapter) are supported, but transfer speeds may be
reduced and certain functions may be disabled (such as
Thunderbolt display support).
Important
When removing a USB storage device, you should right-click on
the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject <device>"
to tell the operating system to stop using the device before
removing it. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage
to your peripheral.
