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HP Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Card 

Installation

Introduction

This installation guide explains how to install the Thunderbolt™ 3 PCIe card into an HP workstation.

Kit contents

NOTE:

Kit contents might vary depending on your computer model.

• HP Thunderbolt 3 PCIe card
• General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) cable
• DisplayPort cables (2)
• Installation instructions (this document)
• Warranty information

Before you begin

IMPORTANT:

For optimal Thunderbolt 3 performance, install a PCI Express graphics card.

To view QuickSpecs and determine the compatibility of this product with your HP computer, see 
http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin.

Summary of Contents for Thunderbolt 3

Page 1: ... on your computer model HP Thunderbolt 3 PCIe card General Purpose Input Output GPIO cable DisplayPort cables 2 Installation instructions this document Warranty information Beforeyou begin IMPORTANT For optimal Thunderbolt 3 performance install a PCI Express graphics card To view QuickSpecs and determine the compatibility of this product with your HP computer see http www hp com go productbulletin...

Page 2: ...ter setup posture health and work habits for computer users and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information This guide is located at http www hp com ergo and on the documentation CD if one is included with the product WARNING If a product is shipped in packaging marked with this symbol the product must always be lifted by two persons to avoid personal injury due to product weig...

Page 3: ... sml 2 Load the correct BIOS onto the workstation as follows a Go to http www hp com drivers b Enter the computer product number c Select the model NOTE Any model selection displays the correct BIOS d Select your language and operating system e In Download Index select BIOS f Download and install the most recent BIOS 3 Power down the computer and then disconnect the power cord 4 Power down all ext...

Page 4: ...e surface 3 Install the PCIe card into the correct PCIe slot by sliding the bracket on the end of the card into the slot on the back of the chassis and then press the card firmly down into the socket on the system board NOTE You must install the card into the correct PCIe slot as follows The slot closest to the processor is slot 1 HP Z8 G4 PCIe slot 1 HP Z6 G4 PCIe slot 6 HP Z4 G4 PCIe slot 4 ...

Page 5: ...oard appearance might vary See the System Board Overview located on the service panel to determine the location of the header If there are other PCIe cards installed be sure to route the GPIO cable underneath the cards 5 The back of the card includes four connectors 1 Thunderbolt 3 ports A and B 2 DisplayPorts DP IN A and DP IN B Attach the Thunderbolt cables sold separately and DisplayPort cables...

Page 6: ...lt device Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cables to a graphics card NOTE If you are only using one Thunderbolt port connect the Thunderbolt device to the Thunderbolt port labeled A and then connect the graphics card to the DisplayPort labeled DP IN A HP recommends connecting the graphics card to both DisplayPorts ...

Page 7: ...HP Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Card Installation 7 Step3 Reassemblingthecomputer 1 Reinstall the access panel 2 Reconnect external devices and power cord and restore power to all external devices ...

Page 8: ...tries The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition June 2018 PR...

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