Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550

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User’s Guide

for eGFX Breakaway

™

Box and eGFX Breakaway Box 550

Thunderbolt

™

3 to eGPU PCIe Card Expansion Systems

For

Windows

Important GPU Card Compatibility and Installation

Information

For users installing a GPU card: Due to the quickly-evolving

status of external GPU (eGPU) support and compatibility, you

must visit the Sonnet web site for the latest information, and

download additional instructions not included in this guide.

Please visit the eGFX Breakaway Box support page at www.

sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php?cat=524, click the Manual

tab, and then locate and download the OS-speciﬁc instructions.

For additonal information on supported cards and eGPU support,

visit sonnettech.com/product/egfx-breakaway-box.html.

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Summary

Introduction and Compatibility Information

Mac System Compatibility

Compatibility requirements for Mac systems using Thunderbolt 3.

Windows System Compatibility

Compatibility requirements for Windows systems using Thunderbolt 3.

GPU Card Compatibility Information

Links and information for supported GPU cards.

eGFX Breakaway Box Description

Exterior Component Overview

Description of the external parts and ports of the eGFX Breakaway Box.

Inner Assembly Components

Details on internal parts like the fan, power supply, and PCIe slot.

Thunderbolt 3 Cable Details

Information regarding the included Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable.

Card Installation and Setup

PCIe Card Installation Steps

Step-by-step instructions for installing a PCIe card into the enclosure.

eGPU Setup Completion

Information on completing the eGPU setup after card installation.

General Information and Known Issues

Thunderbolt 3 Port Limitations

Discusses single port and performance variations due to host system.

GPU Performance Expectations

Manages expectations regarding performance and power support for GPUs.

Thunderbolt Cable Requirements

Guides on selecting correct Thunderbolt 3 cables for performance.

OS Compatibility and Updates

Warns about OS updates potentially breaking compatibility.

Precautions, Compliance, and Support

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Critical safety guidelines for device use and handling.

Contacting Customer Service

Information on how to get support and what details to provide.

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement regarding compliance with FCC rules.