Questions tagged [thunderbolt]
Thunderbolt is a bus interface (like USB) developed by Intel and Apple that is capable of high transfer speeds and daisy-chaining. It is based off of the PCI Express and MiniDisplayPort technologies.
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How do i check the thunderbolt port?
I have an acer aspire 7 A715-51G. On the spec sheet it says it has thunderbolt 4 and also on the port it has the small logo. But i can't see any drivers for thunderbolt nor can i see it in the intel ...
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Can I connect a USB-C (Thunderbolt) dock to a USB-A PC? (re: USB 2.0 peripherals)
I'm using a CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt dock with a few USB 2.0 peripherals connected (keyboard, mouse, etc).
Is it possible to connect the USB-C output to a USB-A PC? (ie. Raspberry Pi)
I know that Alt ...
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thunderbolt SSD won't mount at boot
My system won't boot when I have my Thunderbolt external SSD in my fstab.
I think maybe systemd is trying to mount drives before boltd is running, but I'm not sure how to verify that this is the ...
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HP Thunderbolt Dock G2 won't go to sleep
I am using a Thunderbolt Dock G2 with my Lenovo T480 under Windows 10. Annoyingly the dock won't go to sleep when the laptop is switched off or in stand-by. All USB peripherials connected on the dock ...
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HDMI and USB-C ports dead on HP ZBook Studio
In my laptop (HP ZBook Studio G5) the HDMI stopped working and apparently USB-C ports also. I suspected initially that it could be because of the latest BIOS upgrade that Windows decided to do by ...
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How to debug intermittent black screens on LG Ultrafine 5K connected via CalDigit TS3+ to a Thunderbolt 4 laptop
I have a first-generation LG Ultrafine 5K (27MD5KA-B) display that I'm trying to use with a Panasonic laptop (CF-SV2MFNCR) running Linux. The display requires a Thunderbolt 3 connection, and the ...
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Thunderbolt Dock connects only displays, won't connect USB / Ethernet
I bought a new Thunderbolt-Dock for my Office-Setup.
However, when I connect my laptop, only the two (4K) displays will work. The USB won't work. Nor do the Ethernet or audio connectors.
I can (almost ...
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Connect USB C / Thunderbolt 4 to USB A (input! for USB 3.0 Hub) using a normal USB C to USB A cable?
I have an old USB (A) 3.0 Hub Aukey CB-H18, which I have been happily using with my late 2013 15" macbook pro.
Now i updated to a new 2023 14" macbook pro m2 and naively thought I can just ...
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Dual monitor setup for M2 Pro MacBook Pro (2023) and windows laptop?
Recently purchased M2 Pro MacBook Pro (2023)and I’m looking for a one cable for all solution to connect to dual displays with charging via a usb C/thunderbolt 4 port.
At work they have USB-C docks ...
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"Display 2 isn't active" error when trying to connect a second screen
I'm trying to connect a second screen, however, Windows 11 seems to recognize the screen, but says it's "not active" hence there is no output on the display. The display itself just wakes up ...
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Adding Thunderbolt 3 capability to desktop
I have a desktop for which I desired to utilize the front panel usb c port as a thunderbolt aware connection. I subsequently realized since I do not have a lighting icon next to the port it is not ...
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Can I daisy-chain two monitors with only one DisplayPort input a Razer Thunderbolt 4 dock?
I have a 13" M1 MacBook Pro from 2020 (model MJ123LL/A). It has two Thunderbolt 3 ports on it.
I also have a Razer Thunderbolt 4 dock (with 1 upstream T4 and 3 downstream T4 ports, as well as ...
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Connecting Laptop to External Monitor. I/O and GSync issue
I am using Asus TUF F15 2021 (i7 11800H and RTX 3060)
I want to connect to ext monitor which supports 144Hz GSync via DP but no GSync 144Hz via HDMI.
I have a Type C Thunderbolt 4 and an HDMI output ...
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WD19TBS, can I plug a computer into the female thunderbolt port and it will work as a dock?
I have a WD19TBS, and I use it with two laptops as well as my desktop PC. I use the male cable that extends from the docking station to plug into the laptops and desktop PC. However, I have to crawl ...
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Issues with USB-C (Thunderbolt) -> DP, USB, PD port replicator (docking station) (Dell, Lenovo, HP laptops)
I need to dock several different types of laptops at one workplace, so I'm looking at some universal docking solution as I have constant issues with USB-C (TB) docking stations supplied by laptop ...
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USB4 theoretical maximum data bandwidth rate?
Thunderbolt 3 used to be limited to 22gbps as per the technology brief:
and this has been confirmed by many benchmarks over the years. The first benchmarks of native USB4 enclosures show 29.6Gbps ...
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How to use dedicated GPU over Thunderbolt
My goal is to have the noisy machine in another room, while having my peripherals, well, here.
I already got myself a CalDigit TS4 that would serve as a terminal for my peripherals, including displays,...
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iMac Pro Bootcamp: Two Thunderbolt ports not working, two are working correctly
I had my Bootcamp drive running a few weeks now great. an eGPU Connected to one TB Bus and my external NVMe with Windows on the other TB Bus of the iMac Pro. Runs great. Then I wanted to install ...
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Can you use Thunderbolt storage if host only supports usbc with some adapters?
I've got a problem with my PC only supporting ubsc but not thunderbolt and all my external storage being thunderbolt 3 ssd storage.
I didnt realize that they are not backwards compatible from TB -> ...
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Razer thunderbolt 4 dock works with Linux but not Windows 11
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Hello all, I am having a problem with my Windows 11 and a Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock, specifically, I cannot get video (display port over USB-C) output from my dock to my monitor. Windows also ...
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Trying to install QNAP QNA-T310G1S [10gb network connection] and failing
I come here with a problem that I haven't been able to solve after various tries:
I work on a computer with KDE neon (latest verion - 5.26) in a DELL Precision Tower 7290, in which we asked the ...
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How do I find out why the FUJITSU TBT3 Port Replicator is only working sporadically in Ubuntu Linux?
I got a Fujitsu Celsius Notebook and two FUJITSU TBT3 Port Replicators. Most of the time, they don't do anything in the installed Ubuntu Linux. Sometimes they work perfectly, but most of the time when ...
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Run a 5K and a 4K monitor via a Thunderbolt 4 hub without DSC
My question is rather simple. I am wondering if I can run a 5K display (LG UltraFine 5K) and a 4K display (Dell U2720Q) using a Thunderbolt 4 hub (something like CalDigit's Thunderbolt 4 Element) on a ...
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Can the front USB-C port on an Intel NUC 10th Gen support a display?
I have an Intel NUC BXNUC10I7FNHN 10th Gen Core i7, and I'm trying to get three monitors operational simultaneously, each with their own display (not mirrored).
The monitors are currently as below:
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Why do the Thunderbolt specifications indicate a max length for the cable?
The Thunderbolt specifications indicate a max length for the cable. Why?
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Why do PD charging ports sometimes only support 65 watts and above devices (but not devices with less than 65 watts)?
E.g., this laptop's specifications state (mirror) (MSI GS76 laptop):
PD charging port only supports 65W watts and above devices (e.g. adapter, powerbank).
Why do PD charging ports sometimes only ...
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How can I see from Windows which Thunderbolt version (3 or 4) my Windows 10 laptop has?
My Windows 10 laptop has a Thunderbolt port. How can I see from Windows which Thunderbolt version (3 or 4) my Windows 10 laptop has? I'd prefer not to manually dig into the laptop user manual.
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Does Thunderbolt 3 decrease the response time of peripherals compared to USB-C and USB-A?
I read on https://helpdeskgeek.com/help-desk/thunderbolt-3-vs-usb-c-whats-the-difference/:
The high data transfer rate of Thunderbolt 3 is great news for gamers in particular because it boosts the ...
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How many monitors can I use with a HP Laptop using a Thunderbolt 2G
Can I utilize 4 monitors with my HP Elitebook laptop with an Intel UHD 620 graphics card if I have it connected to a Thunderbolt 2 dock? The Thunderbolt 2 will support 4 monitors, but my graphics card ...
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This Thunderbolt Application Is Not in Use Anymore and Can Be Safely Uninstalled
When I load my Windows 10 on my Dell Precision 5520 I'm getting a message.
Application Cannot run
This Thunderbolt application is not in use anymore and can be safely uninstalled
I have no idea why ...
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Thunderbolt 3 to triple HDMI
My notebook (Dell Precision 5520) has Thunderbolt 3.
Thunderbolt 3 provide 40Gbps (double the speed of Thunderbolt 2).
In terms of video it has
8 lanes of DisplayPort 1.2 (High Bit RTE 2 (HBR2) and ...
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Can a MAC laptop with thunderbolt 2 ports accomodate a Thunderbolt 3 dock from DELL?
I recently bought a DELL TB16 dock to use with my computer. I connect the thing using a thunderbolt 3 cable, and I get the internet, 2 screens my usb laptop plus power using only one cable. Works ...
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USB 3.0 Graphics Card Quad Monitor Setup
the CPU is only capable of supporting three displays. Is there a chance to push the limit by adding a USB / Thunderbolt Graphics Card?
Thank you in advance :)
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How to use a KVM switch with newer USB-C / DIsplayPort systems without 3.5mm audio
I have a challenge. I have a "work from home" setup provided by an employer. I want to add my desktop in a dual setup, with a KVM.
They provided a Dell laptop with thunderbolt port.
They ...
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What can be the issue when Thunderbolt Dock Power Button does not Power on Laptop
I have a HP zbook Firefly 15 G8 and as there are currently no suitable docking stations from this vendor available for me to buy I took the risk and bought one from Asus (Asus Sim Pro Dock 2).
The ...
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My thunderbolt 3 isn't working properly. Model Name: G5-793 | Part Number: NH.Q1HEG.003
I am trying to connect an external display using thunderbolt 3 port, but it is not working, i tried uninstalling the thunderbolt 3 software, but it just doesnt detect any external display, how can i ...
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Stuck on 6-bit color when in 60hz windows 10, Spectre x360 14,
I'm using a spectre x360 14 with a 38" monitor lg-38WK95C-W which is supposed to have a color depth of 10bit.
When I connect my laptop with USB-C to the monitor, the default setting appears to be ...
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MacOS - Unable to see shared drive from one MacBook to another via Thunderbolt
I have a new MacBook Pro and I have attempted to migrate data and account information from my old MacBook Pro.
Both systems are running MacOS 12.1 (Monterey)
The old MacBook Pro is a 2019 16" ...
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Can HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook drive a 5k2k display?
My employer provides my with a HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook. I'd like to buy a external monitor for it, and I came across the Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD Monitor - U4021QW. I'm somewhat confused by ...
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USB-C docking station can't keep image up - keeps kicking me out to Windows lock screen
New Lenovo Win10 laptop set up with lenovo docking station (thunderbolt 3 gen 2) and display port cable to external monitor.
Problem is after a few seconds computer kicks me out to Windows lock screen....
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connecting external hard drive to Thunderbolt connector, via Micro-B USB 3.0 to USB-C cable
Is it safe / possible to connect a "standard" USB-compatible external hard drive, to the Thunderbolt 3 connector of my Windows machine (Lenovo ThinkPad P15), via Micro-B USB 3.0 to USB-C ...
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How to detect the presence of a Multi Stream Transport hub under Windows?
If a Thunderbolt device has two display outputs, it might take both DisplayPort signals off the bus or it might be using an MST hub. Is there any way to tell which one it is? Aside from, of course, ...
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Possible to connect an Apple Thunderbolt Display to a Thunderbolt 3 dock via an adapter?
I have an Apple Thunderbolt Display at my desk, which I currently use with a Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter to connect to a newer MacBook Pro via USB-C. As the display cannot provide power ...
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Why/how would a NAS use Thunderbolt support?
Browsing NAS drives, I came across this one from QNAP which...
features both 10GBASE-T and Thunderbolt™ 3 high-bandwidth connectivity for tackling heavy workloads and smoothly transferring, ...
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Linux laptop doesn't stay suspended when docking station connected
I have a laptop with Linux Mint installed, the power settings are set to suspend after 30min both on battery and charger. I've also set the suspend to be performed when an external monitor is attached ...
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Linux will not recognize Thunderbolt 3 (Titan Ridge) card on Supermicro motherboard
I have a server with a Supermicro C9Z390-PGW motherboard to which I needed to add Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, so I purchased a Gigabyte GC-Titan Ridge Rev 2.0 add in card. However, after powering on ...
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Thunderbolt 3 external drive not showing up in Ubuntu 20.04
I have Ubuntu 20.04
I try to add a Direct Attached Storage (DAS) to my Ubuntu machine via a Thunderbolt 3 slot.
The DAS is an "2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 from Lacie".
Via USB it works.
Via &...
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KVM switch with 2x USB C inputs and dual 4K monitor support [closed]
I've been looking for a KVM switch for a while that would support connecting two MacBooks
(via a single USB-C input from each) to two 4K monitors. The idea is to be able to switch between the two ...
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Is there any way I can test the capabilities of a USB-C cable, perhaps with an external device?
I have a USB-C cable that has absolutely no markings on it. I don't know where it came from, so I don't know what kind of cable it is. I think it's a Thunderbolt 3 cable, but I'm not sure. It doesn't ...
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Does Thunderbolt 3 speed up access to non-Thunderbolt drives?
I am about to buy a new laptop and am considering one with a Thunderbolt 3 port - if it would speed up my backups to external drive.
Obviously, if the external drive is al TB 3, that would be optimal.
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