This add-on card additionally is fully transparent and provides the same performance and functionality as native solutions including Hot Plug support.Īs the world’s first dedicated Thunderbolt add-on card, ThunderboltEX works with a range of ASUS Z77 and H77 motherboards that feature Thunderbolt headers. Once all hooked up, users can plug devices to the ThunderboltEX card’s Thunderbolt port, gaining access to 10Gbps data transfer and video connectivity with support for up to six daisy-chained devices and a seventh device in the form of a Thunderbolt or DisplyPort Monitor. It then connects to the Thunderbolt header on the motherboard using a system link cable, and to the DisplayPort-out at the back of the motherboard via a DisplayPort cable. ThunderboltEX plugs into the bottom PCIe slot, taking up a x4 link. Working with a specially-reserved header on select ASUS Z77 and H77 motherboards, users can connect / link devices to the ThunderboltEX card’s Thunderbolt port for an easy connectivity upgrade. This is proof in having foresight in design as compatible boards had to have a special TB header in place to support this upgrade.
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The ThunderboltEX card is the first add-on card on the market enabling an easy way to upgrade ASUS motherboards with the latest I/O. With this in mind ASUS is proud to unveil its exclusive Thunderbolt upgrade solution for its line of Z77 and H77 motherboards.
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ASUS had kept this in mind along with thinking about how to best support the advanced new interconnect that is Thunderbolt. While the Premium leads the industry in respect to connectivity and overall functionality it carries a flagship price for its premium feature set. ASUS recently launched the world’s first certified native Thunderbolt motherboard with the P8Z77-V Premium. In addition foresight in design can play an important role. This is achieved through many means such as sensible layout, flexible I/O connectivity and robust control over parameters of operation. ASUS stands committed to the belief that motherboard design is not just about pure spec but ensuring a quality design and overall implementation.
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