![]() Security Levels are not applicable or enforced in the Preboot environment. The settings below configure the Thunderbolt adapter security settings within the operating system. When reconnected while within the operating system, the device connects according to the Security Level and previous OS authorizations. The device continues to operate in the operating system until it is disconnected. NOTE: Enabling the "Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Boot Support" or "Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Preboot Modules" options may allow devices that are connected to the Thunderbolt adapter during preboot to function in the operating system regardless of the Security Level selected in BIOS Setup. ![]() When disabled, this setting prevents PCIe device Option ROMs from executing during preboot for PCIe devices that are connected behind the Thunderbolt adapter.PCIe devices behind the Thunderbolt adapter) to execute the PCIe device’s UEFI Option ROM(s) (if present) during preboot. When enabled, this setting allows PCIe devices that are connected through a Thunderbolt adapter (i.e.Enable Thunderbolt Adapter Preboot Modules (Disabled by default).As long as the device remains connected, it continues to function within the operating system, regardless of the Security Level set in BIOS. When this setting is enabled, any Thunderbolt adapter peripherals and USB devices that are connected to the Thunderbolt adapter port before booting the system can be used in preboot. However, setting this to "Enabled" will override the Security Levels utilized within the operating system. This allows Thunderbolt adapter peripheral devices and USB devices that are connected to the Thunderbolt adapter to be used during BIOS preboot. When enabled, the following Thunderbolt adapter features are enabled during Preboot: Thunderbolt adapter boot support, USB device on Thunderbolt adapter support (including USB boot support).Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support (Disabled by default).When disabled, the Thunderbolt Technology feature is disabled, and any connected Thunderbolt adapter devices are not available in preboot or within the operating system.When enabled, the Thunderbolt Technology feature and associated ports and adapters are enabled.Enable Thunderbolt Technology Support (Enabled by default).If Dell BIOS is used in your system, you may find below Control options on the Thunderbolt Configuration page in your BIOS Setup: Click Details to view (Thunderbolt driver or firmware) version details.įigure 3: Thunderbolt settings in Windows.Right-click on the Thunderbolt Icon to view Thunderbolt Settings.Right-click on the Thunderbolt icon to View Attached Thunderbolt Devices.An Authentication window appears for the user to select the connection setting.The Thunderbolt icon appears in the system tray. Connect the Thunderbolt Device to the system.After the driver update process completes, connect the AC adapter to the docking station first and then connect the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable to the computer before using the docking station.This is available in the " Docks/Stands" section. Download and install the latest Realtek USB GBE Ethernet Controller Driver for the docking station.Download and install the latest Realtek USB Audio Driver for the docking station (WD19TB only).Download and install the latest ASMedia USB eXtensible Host Controller Driver for the docking station.This is available in the " Video" section. Download and install the latest Intel or Nvidia or AMD graphics driver for the computer.This is available in the " Chipset" section. Download and install the latest Intel Thunderbolt 3 Firmware Update for the computer.Download and install the latest Intel Thunderbolt Controller Driver for the computer.NOTE: Learn more about Dell BIOS Updates.
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