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Intel(R) Thunderbolt Settings#

Intel Thunderbolt Technology#

Cable standard combining data, video, and power.

Possible 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.

Possible 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#

Possible options:

  1. Enabled – Default.
  2. Disabled

SwSMI Support#

Possible options:

  1. Enabled – Default.
  2. Disabled

Notify Support#

Possible options:

  1. Enabled – Default.
  2. Disabled

Ignore Thunderbolt Option ROM#

Possible options:

  1. Enabled – Default.
  2. Disabled