User's Manual

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Chapter 1 – Introduction, Compatibility, and Computer Preparation
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express SEL -
Thunderbolt 3 Edition (T3E) is a Thunderbolt 3 expansion
system for PCIe cards. Through its PCIe slot, you may connect
a low-profile non-GPU expansion card to your computer with
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports to expand its connectivity and
capabilities.
Mac
®
Compatibility
• Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Macs with Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt ports via an Apple
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter plus
Thunderbolt cable (both sold separately)
• macOS
®
10.12.6+
• macOS Mojave compatible
Windows
®
Compatibility
• PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Windows 10 (64-bit Edition Version 1809 or greater)
Important Note: Windows computers require the latest BIOS
and Thunderbolt drivers to support this product. Check with
your computer manufacturer for update information.
Linux
®
Compatibility
• Linux computers with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Linux Kernel 5.0+
System Requirements
While Echo Express expansion systems require no drivers, most
expansion cards you install do; Thunderbolt-compatible drivers
to enable them to work properly through the Thunderbolt
interface are required. More information on which cards are
compatible with Echo Express SEL is available at:
https://sonnettech.com/support
Preparing to Use the Echo Express Chassis With a
Mac Computer
The drivers required to support the Echo Express chassis are
installed as part of macOS; there are no preparation steps beyond
updating your computer to macOS 10.12.6 or newer.
Preparing to Use the Echo Express Chassis With a
Windows Computer
1. Update Windows. You must use Windows 10, 64-Bit Version
1809 or newer. To check the version number, type winver in
the search bar and click enter.
2. Update your computer’s BIOS to the latest version. If you
need help updating your BIOS, contact your computer
manufacturer.
3. Update your Thunderbolt Bus Driver to the latest version;
you will need version 16.3.61.275 or newer. To check
your driver version, go to Settings:Apps:Thunderbolt(TM)
Software and you will see the version number. If it is not
16.3.61.275 or newer, then you need to update it. Check with
your computer manufacturer for an update.
Preparing to Use the Echo Express Chassis With a
Linux Computer
The drivers required to support the Echo Express chassis are
installed as part of Linux Kernel 5.0 and later; there are no
preparation steps beyond updating your computer to Linux Kernel
5.0 or later.