Question 1

Will it work with this motherboard : 
ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING AM4 AMD B350 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
?  Thanks

Accepted Answer

If there is no T-bolt header on the MoBo, then no. It is running ( for me ) on a Gigabyte x570 xtreme, the drivers that came with it on a CD need to be installed, then updated ( which will leave an older updater that will popup and annoy you till you locate it and remove it ) with latest Intel driver, then it will work most of the time. Couple of YT videos go through some of this dance, Patience's is your friend.

Question 2

Will this work on my MSI MPG Z390 gaming pro carbon AC mother board?..There is a Thunderbolt add on card connector on the board with 5 pins and labeled JTBT1

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follow up --- first one I got was dead on arrival. Got the second one two days later and it works great on my MSi MPG Z390 gaming pro carbon mother board. After installation you need go into Bios and enable thunderbolt and enable GPIO3 Force Pwr then boot to OS. After the device is recognized then you need to download the drivers from gigabyte titan ridge webpage and install. Then your good to go. I am using a G-technology drive via thunderbolt 3 to it and works great!

Question 3

I have a 2017 MSI Z370x Sli Plus. I don't se a THB C header to ad a GC TITAN RIDGE thunderbolt 3 to my PC but USB and THB C connectors came with the TiTan (one for each) Do I use USB1pin or USB2 pin)  in the motherboard for the connection or is this motherboard not compatible?

Accepted Answer

No guarantees. Card requires a Slot with 4 PCIe 3.0 Lanes. The Titan Ridge card also requires 1 USB2 Header. Since You don't have THB_C Header (GPIO Header) on Your Motherboard, Jump Pins 3 to 5 on the Titan Ridge card. This will keep the card alive. See YouTube, search: Titan Ridge Thunderbolt 3 and Threadripper Two - Good luck!

Question 4

I have an ASUS M32CD Desktop (Core i5, 8GB DDR4, 1TB, Windows 10) and I want to connect to my desktop monitors using my Hiearcool USB C Hub,USB-C Laptop Docking Station,11 in 1 Triple Display Type C Adapter Compatiable for MacBook and Windows(2HDMI VGA PD3.0 SD TF Card Reader Gigabit Ethernet 4USB Ports). Will this product allow for this? (Does it support video output?) If not, what expansion card am I looking for?

Accepted Answer

Hello Carl Richter, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question. If your computer has an available PCIe x 16 slot I'd recommend this EVGA GT 710 graphics card. It'll be able to support up to 3 monitors and cheaper than the Thunderbolt 3 PCIe expansion card. https://www.newegg.com/evga-geforce-gt-710-01g-p3-2711-kr/p/N82E16814487221 Thank you and have a nice day! Newegg Support

Question 5

Will this work on a Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard?
If so am I able to run duel thunderbolt monitors?

Accepted Answer

It should. Swap this card for the one included with your Motherboard. 5 Pin header, pin out looks to be same. As to Video... Can You use Display Port instead? To use Thunderbolt for video, You are routing video, from Your Video card, through the Thunderbolt card. Hope that helps!

Question 6

Is this compatible with my Gigabyte - GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Go to Gogabyte’s website, and search for Titan Ridge. They have a page with a list of all motherboards that support this card. Critical is that the MN must have a Thunderbolt 3 header.

There is the link to this card, on Gigabyte’s own website. At the bottom, you will find a list of every motherboard that supporys the Titan Ridge card.

Question 7

Will this card work on a Mac Pro Mid 2012?

Accepted Answer

Hello there, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question. According to the manufacturer, the Gigabyte expansion card is only listed to be compatible with Windows 10 systems. The manufacturer specifications will be linked below as a reference and for more information. https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/GC-TITAN-RIDGE-rev-10#kf Thank you, Newegg Support

Question 8

Will this pcie  work for a Asus Z97-E motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Officially, no, there is no Thunderbolt Header. Unofficially, maybe. Only way to know is to try and see. You'll need to Jump Pins 3 to 5. Plus, you'll need a USB 2.0 motherboard Header for Hot Plug to work. Here's what has to happen - Windows has to see the Controller before anything on the Controller can be attached and seen. In other words, Device Enumeration at Boot. Install card in lowest PCIe Slot - Must be 4 Lane Slot or better. Cannot use a Single Lane Slot. Install card. Verify if Device Manager sees the card. Install Driver. Get Driver from Gigabyte, not Intel! Reboot. If Device Manager can see the card, You're in business. Hope that helps!

Otherwise, Z390, X299 or certain X399 Boards. Good luck! See: Titan Ridge Thunderbolt 3 and Threadripper Two on YouTube!

Question 9

Is the GC-TITAN RIDGE better than the older GC-ALPINE RIDGE?

Accepted Answer

The GC-TITAN RIDGE is the better fit when you need DisplayPort 1.4, higher display capability, or up to 100W USB-C power delivery. The GC-ALPINE RIDGE remains suitable for basic Thunderbolt 3 connectivity because it also offers dual 40Gbps ports, but it uses DisplayPort 1.2 and lower 5V/3A or 12V/3A power-delivery modes. Choose Alpine Ridge when its lower-tier display and charging specifications match your devices and it is confirmed compatible with your motherboard. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/PC-Accessory/GC-TITAN-RIDGE-rev-10))

Question 10

Will the GC-TITAN RIDGE work in any motherboard with an open PCIe slot?

Accepted Answer

No. The GC-TITAN RIDGE requires more than an available PCIe slot: the motherboard must provide the required Thunderbolt header, a suitable PCIe connection, and any listed BIOS requirement. Gigabyte identifies specific compatible boards, including selected Z390, H370, and B360 models, and notes that support can vary by motherboard specifications. Verify the exact motherboard model, revision, BIOS version, PCIe slot location, and header before buying. Community reports also show that unsupported-header installations can require workarounds and may not provide reliable operation. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/FileUpload/Global/KeyFeature/993/index.html?utm_source=openai))

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