Asus TUF Z490 + ASUS Thunderboltex 3-tr won't boot, is there ANY way?

[z00py]

The ideal slot is Slot #4. Make sure the TB Card has THB_C Header connected.

Yup it is connected. So I can boot up with the audi interface connected / thunderbolt enabled. I installed the software which includes a driver and audio control software, and a firmware updater.

Audio control software doesn't see the unit, and the firmware updater crashes so I expect it doesn't see it either.

So close...

Oh and no the thunderbolt card is not flashed, I just bought it today. I should have read around first

 

[z00py]

Yup it is connected. So I can boot up with the audi interface connected / thunderbolt enabled. I installed the software which includes a driver and audio control software, and a firmware updater.

Audio control software doesn't see the unit, and the firmware updater crashes so I expect it doesn't see it either.

So close...

Oh and no the thunderbolt card is not flashed, I just bought it today. I should have read around first

Just tested and it does work (as in, boot into MacOS with thunderbolt enabled) in both PCIe slots. I must not have it seated correctly.

But the thunderbolt ports are still not recognizing anything.

I'd love to fix this but I'm leaning towards just buying a new interface (USB). Been on this all week I'm honestly a bit wiped out by it haha.

 

[EliteMacx86]

Yup it is connected. So I can boot up with the audi interface connected / thunderbolt enabled. I installed the software which includes a driver and audio control software, and a firmware updater.

Audio control software doesn't see the unit, and the firmware updater crashes so I expect it doesn't see it either.

So close...

Oh and no the thunderbolt card is not flashed, I just bought it today. I should have read around first

What's your Audio Interface?

 

[EliteMacx86]

Just tested and it does work (as in, boot into MacOS with thunderbolt enabled) in both PCIe slots. I must not have it seated correctly.

But the thunderbolt ports are still not recognizing anything.

I'd love to fix this but I'm leaning towards just buying a new interface (USB). Been on this all week I'm honestly a bit wiped out by it haha.

You need to connect your TB Device, before booting into Mac.

Read here:

GUIDE - How to Enable Thunderbolt 3 Hotplug on macOS

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[z00py]

You need to connect your TB Device, before booting into Mac.

Read here:

GUIDE - How to Enable Thunderbolt 3 Hotplug on macOS

How to Enable Thunderbolt 3 Hotplug on macOS [Clover/OpenCore] An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers the implementation of Thunderbolt™ 3 Hotplug on macOS for single and multiple Thunderbolt 3 Cards. Overview An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - In our previous post, we covered a...

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Apogee Ensemble (FireWire). Supported via connecting to thunderbolt via adapters as per Apogee website.

I will read that guide now and try it out, thank you for your help!

 

[EliteMacx86]

Apogee Ensemble (FireWire). Supported via connecting to thunderbolt via adapters as per Apogee website.

I will read that guide now and try it out, thank you for your help!

Have a look here

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Now you can use Antelope, PreSonus, Slate Digital, Focusrite and Apogee Digital Thunderbolt and FireWire Audio Interface and NAS on Custom PC Builds and Laptops with macOS Overview It has been so long since few Audio Interface from the brands like Antelope, PreSonus, Slate Digital, Focusrite...

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[z00py]

Have a look here

News - Now you can use Antelope, PreSonus, Slate Digital, Focusrite and Apogee Thunderbolt Audio Interface and NAS on Custom PC Builds and Laptops with macOS

Now you can use Antelope, PreSonus, Slate Digital, Focusrite and Apogee Digital Thunderbolt and FireWire Audio Interface and NAS on Custom PC Builds and Laptops with macOS Overview It has been so long since few Audio Interface from the brands like Antelope, PreSonus, Slate Digital, Focusrite...

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Ahhh that explains that, huh? Thank you so much for your help thus far, I will read through and follow that. Nice work!

 

[EliteMacx86]

Ahhh that explains that, huh? Thank you so much for your help thus far, I will read through and follow that. Nice work!

To confirm your Thunderbolt is working, check with another device.

 

[Mbrymbry]

Hi @z00py !

I have the same problem as you. I'm trying with an Alpine Ridge for now as I failed with the 3TR. Do you mind sharing your BIOS settings, please?

 

[EliteMacx86]

Hi @z00py !

I have the same problem as you. I'm trying with an Alpine Ridge for now as I failed with the 3TR. Do you mind sharing your BIOS settings, please?

GUIDE - How to Enable ThunderBolt on macOS

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