This is a Thunderbolt™ 4 expansion card named GC-MAPLE RIDGE. The main features are providing two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports and one DisplayPort port, which can be connected to displays or other devices.
The document is an installation guide for the GIGABYTE GC-MAPLE RIDGE (model 12WE6-MAPLER-10AR) Thunderbolt 4 add-in card. It details the specifications of the Intel JHL8540 controller, including support for up to 40 Gbps bandwidth and 8K display resolutions via DisplayPort and Thunderbolt ports.
The guide outlines a step-by-step installation process involving the PCIe x4 slot, power connections, and various header cables (USB, Thunderbolt 5-pin/3-pin). It also covers connecting graphics cards using Mini-DisplayPort cables to utilize the card's output capabilities. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Controller Chipset | Intel JHL8540 Thunderbolt 4 Controller |
|---|---|
| Interface Type | PCIe 3.0 (PCIe x4) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbps Bi-directional per port |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10 (64-bit) with RS3 or later |
| DisplayPort Output Resolution | 8K (7680x3840)@60 Hz |
| Thunderbolt Port Resolution | 8K (7680x3840)@60 Hz |
The card supports up to 40 Gbps bi-directional per port.
It supports Windows 10 (64-bit) with RS3 or later versions.
The card requires two 6-pin PCIe power connectors.