GIGABYTE MAPLE RIDGE 4 CARD: How to Upgrade Your PC with Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity

What is the GIGABYTE MAPLE RIDGE 4 CARD?

The GIGABYTE MAPLE RIDGE 4 CARD is a 40 Gb/s Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 certified add-in card that allows you to upgrade your GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ ready motherboards with the new and faster Thunderbolt™ 4 connectivity without having to upgrade to a whole new system. Thunderbolt™ 4 is the latest and most advanced technology for data transfer, display output, and power delivery. It offers the fastest and most versatile connection to any dock, display, and device. With the GIGABYTE MAPLE RIDGE 4 CARD, you can enjoy the benefits of Thunderbolt™ 4 on your PC.

Why do you need the GIGABYTE MAPLE RIDGE 4 CARD?

This is a great choice for your PC, especially if you want to enjoy the following advantages of Thunderbolt™ 4:

• Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Ports: The card has two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C™), which can deliver speeds of up to 40Gb/s, which is 2 times faster than Thunderbolt™ 2 and 8 times faster than USB 3. You can use these ports to connect to any Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 3 device, such as docks, displays, external drives, eGPUs, and more.
• Daisy-Chain Multiple Devices: The card supports daisy-chaining up to 10 devices (5 devices per port), which means you can connect multiple devices to a single port without an additional hub or switch. This can save you space, cables, and hassle. You can also use the card to support two displays in 4K resolution at 60 FPS, or one display in 8K resolution at 30 FPS, thanks to the support for DisplayPort 1.4.
• Power Delivery 3.0: The card supports Power Delivery 3.0 standard, which means it can provide up to 97W of power to your devices, such as laptops, tablets, and phones. You can use the card to charge your devices while transferring data and displaying video, with a single cable.

How to install the GIGABYTE MAPLE RIDGE 4 CARD?

This is easy to install, as long as you have a compatible motherboard and a free PCIe x4 slot. Here are the steps to install the card:

• Step 1: Turn off your PC and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Step 2: Open your chassis and locate the PCIe x4 slot on your motherboard. Make sure it is a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ ready motherboard. You can check the list of certified motherboards on the product page or the user manual.
• Step 3: Remove the metal bracket from the rear of the chassis and insert the card into the PCIe x4 slot. Secure the card with a screw.
• Step 4: Connect the Thunderbolt™ header cable from the card to the Thunderbolt™ header on your motherboard. You can find the location of the header on your motherboard manual.
• Step 5: Close your chassis and plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
• Step 6: Turn on your PC and install the Thunderbolt™ driver and software from the GIGABYTE website or the included CD.
• Step 7: Connect your Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 3 devices to the card using the USB Type-C™ cables. Enjoy the fast and versatile Thunderbolt™ 4 connectivity.

Conclusion

Do you want to make your PC faster and better? The GIGABYTE MAPLE RIDGE 4 CARD can do that for you. It is a card that you can add to your PC. It uses a new technology called Thunderbolt™ 4. It lets you connect up to 10 devices and two screens with high quality. It also gives power to your devices. It is easy to install and works with many GIGABYTE motherboards. You should check out the GIGABYTE MAPLE RIDGE 4 CARD if you want to upgrade your PC with Thunderbolt™ 4.