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Intel(R) Thunderbolt Settings#

Intel Thunderbolt

Intel Thunderbolt Technology
Cable standard combining data, video, and power.

Options:

  1. Enabled – Intel(R) Thunderbolt technology is enabled.
  2. Disabled – Default.

More information at Intel.com and Intel websites: Thunderbolt Technology, Thunderbolt Technology for Developers , Thunderbolt Solution Briefs.

WMI Setting name Values SVP / SMP Req'd AMD/Intel
IntelThunderboltTechnology Disabled, Enabled yes Intel
Security Level

Whether to require user confirmation of connections, and for which devices. These settings are not exposed through WMI.

Options:

  1. No Security – Default. Automatically connect devices plugged into the Thunderbolt port.
  2. User Authorization - Approval is required for any new devices connected to the Thunderbolt port.
  3. Secure Connect - The Thunderbolt adapter port will only allow connection to devices that have been configured with a shared key.
  4. Display Port only - Automatically connect to Display Port devices only. No Thunderbolt adapter or PCIe devices are allowed to connect.
Wake From Thunderbolt Devices

Options:

  1. Enabled – Default.
  2. Disabled
SwSMI Support

Options:

  1. Enabled – Default.
  2. Disabled
Notify Support

Options:

  1. Enabled – Default.
  2. Disabled
Ignore Thunderbolt Option ROM

Options:

  1. Enabled – Default.
  2. Disabled