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Chapter 1 – Introduction and System Requirements
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
1703 or newer (also called the Creator’s Update). 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.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express SE III is
a Thunderbolt 3 expansion system for PCIe cards. Through its
PCIe slots, you may connect three adapter cards to any Mac
®
or
Windows
®
computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports to expand its
capabilities and add connectivity beyond what’s offered through
its native ports.
Mac Compatibility
• Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Macs with Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt ports and Apple
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (sold
separately)
• macOS
®
10.12.6+
macOS High Sierra compatible
Windows Compatibility
• PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• 64-bit editions of Windows 10, Version 1703 (Creator’s Update)
or newer
Important Note: Windows computers require the latest BIOS
and Thunderbolt drivers to support this product. Check with
your computer manufacturer for update information.
System Requirements
While the Echo Express SE III requires 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 SE III is available at: http://sonnettech.com/support
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