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Instruction manual

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Requirements

•  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 are supported
•  Graphic cards aren’t supported

•  Any of the following operating systems:

•  Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
•  Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
•  Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
•  macOS 10.12

•  AC electrical outlet
•  Phillips type screwdriver
•  Display or displays equipped with DisplayPort and the necessary cables (for 

additional external display)

•  Display or displays equipped with Thunderbolt 3 and the necessary cables (for 

additional external display)

Note:

 To connect a second display, you must use one of the Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports 

on the expansion box. To use the expansion box with HDMI, DVI, or VGA displays, you 

may need to purchase additional adapters. 

Video output capabilities are dependent on the video card and hardware specifications 

of your connected host laptop.

Requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit  

www.StarTech.com/TB31PCIEX16

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Summary of Contents for TB31PCIEX16

Page 1: ...31PCIEX16 FR Guide de l utilisateur fr startech com DE Bedienungsanleitung de startech com ES Gu a del usuario es startech com NL Gebruiksaanwijzing nl startech com PT Guia do usu rio pt startech com...

Page 2: ...o conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications...

Page 3: ...es 4 Connect multiple Thunderbolt 3 devices in a daisy chain 4 DP at mode DisplayPort alternative mode 4 Install a PCIe card 5 Connect the PCIe expansion box 5 Connect a display to the DisplayPort por...

Page 4: ...Instruction manual 1 Product diagram Back view Thumbscrew Thumbscrew Power adapter port DisplayPort port Thunderbolt 3 USB C ports...

Page 5: ...struction manual 2 Package contents 1 x Thunderbolt 3 PCIe expansion box 1 x Thunderbolt 3 cable 4 x rubber feet 1 x universal power adapter NA JP UK EU ANZ 1 x quick start guide Back view LED indicat...

Page 6: ...displays equipped with DisplayPort and the necessary cables for additional external display Display or displays equipped with Thunderbolt 3 and the necessary cables for additional external display Not...

Page 7: ...nd instructions visit www thunderbolttechnology net updates If your manufacturer isn t listed on the Thunderbolt website contact your manufacturer Connect multiple Thunderbolt 3 devices in a daisy cha...

Page 8: ...nsert the screw s that you removed in step 3 6 Use a Phillips type screwdriver to tighten the screw s 7 Slide the drawer back into the PCI expansion box 8 Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise Connect...

Page 9: ...h com offers complete the following 1 In a web browser navigate to www StarTech com 2 On the left side of the screen click Audio Video Products 3 Click DisplayPort converters 4 Under Converter Type cl...

Page 10: ...output configuration that you are using When you connect multiple high resolution displays the PCIe expansion box needs to allocate additional bandwidth to the displays and the extra bandwidth is rea...

Page 11: ...underbolt 3 compliant Thunderbolt 3 uses the USB C connector type but not all USB C connectors are compatible with Thunderbolt 3 If you re using a USB C port that is not Thunderbolt 3 compliant switch...

Page 12: ...rtain monitors may be limited to 4K at 30Hz when connecting through DisplayPort These monitors include the following models Dell P2715Q Viewsonic VX2475Smhl 4K Philips 288P6LJEB LG 31MU97C B Asus PB28...

Page 13: ...ned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion The warranty covers parts and labor costs only StarTech com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from...

Page 14: ...ts and we quickly deliver them wherever they need to go Just talk to one of our tech advisors or visit our website You ll be connected to the products you need in no time Visit www startech com for co...

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