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    [?] Thunderbolt 3 (and UAD-2) on Gigabyte Z170X GA5

    SOLVED: I have solved my problem to a great extent. After testing many things from BIOS changes to starting in Windows first, here is my solution for my system. I would love for someone to explain WHY this works, but it does every time and if I don't follow this, it does not work (This is...
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    THUNDERBOLT 3 SUCCESS!! GA-Z170X-UD5 TH STARTECH "Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter"

    Thanks, let me know if you need any more info! UPDATE: I have solved my issue. The link leads to a post that explains my steps! Thanks for the help!
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    [Solved] GC-Alpine Ridge Thunderbolt 3 Card

    I think Asus has their own Thunderbolt 3 expansion card. I found this, no idea if it's what you are looking for...
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    [?] Thunderbolt 3 (and UAD-2) on Gigabyte Z170X GA5

    Still same issue, Mac OS does not since any ins or outs from the Apollo device getting Connection Error (-54) in Meter. Here are my current BIOs settings: UPDATE: Issue solved! See Below
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    THUNDERBOLT 3 SUCCESS!! GA-Z170X-UD5 TH STARTECH "Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter"

    Thank you for your willingness to help. Would you mind if I redirected you to this other Tonymacx86 forum? I have written several things and shared several pictures. I will also post my BIOs settings on there. Current issue is Mac sort of sees the Univ3ersal Audio PCI device, but does not...
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    THUNDERBOLT 3 SUCCESS!! GA-Z170X-UD5 TH STARTECH "Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter"

    I understand. Thanks for the reply. I don't have the "Legacy" option nor that motherboard so I will find another thread I guess.
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    [?] Thunderbolt 3 (and UAD-2) on Gigabyte Z170X GA5

    UPDATE: I tried several combinations of restarting. In short it is still not working with Mac OS but there have been some developments. Here was my process and the results: Test #1 Computer off, turned on Apollo Twin then turned on computer, connect to Alpine ridge TB3 port #1 Booted into...
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    [?] Thunderbolt 3 (and UAD-2) on Gigabyte Z170X GA5

    Thank you for the reply :mrgreen:. So if I understand correctly, I could try booting into Windows, then restarting into macOS a few times until it sees the Apollo? Going to go try it right now and will update this comment with results! Update below
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    THUNDERBOLT 3 SUCCESS!! GA-Z170X-UD5 TH STARTECH "Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter"

    Thank you for your info, I CANNOT get MAC to see the Alpine card. I have rev.2.0. I have a Z170x Gaming 5 mobo. It does not have the option to set security to legacy, nor did I find any .kexxt to delete. Any suggestions? WINDOWS WORKS, but restarting from there into MAC does not work, even...
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    [?] Thunderbolt 3 (and UAD-2) on Gigabyte Z170X GA5

    I have this same motherboard (Z170x G5) and have the Alpine Ridge rev. 2.0 working in Windows, but have been unable to get it to work in macOS Sierra. Trying to get Apollo Twin MKII Quad Interface to work (Again, it works in windows). Any suggestions? Have tried: Booting into Windows first...
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    Gigabyte GC Alpine Ridge rev 1.0 thunderbolt card - anyone got this to work????

    Thank you for the post. I actually had a hard time researching how to identify the rev. # for the GC Alpine Ridge. It was in fact a white label on the outside side of my box. Says "PCI-Ex4/Rev.2.0" Thanks!
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    Clover Reset PRAM?

    Will clover repopulate these on reboot? don't want to permanently delete essential files and such
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    Clover Reset PRAM?

    Same question. Build attached: Build: -Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170x ATX Gaming 5 (rev 1.1)(compatible with 6th and 7th gen. intel processors) -CPU: 7th Gen. Intel Core i7 4.2GHz 7700k -RAM: Ballistix 2x8GB DDR4 -Drive: 850 Evo SSD 500GB -PSU: Corsair CS650M -GPU: EVGA GeForce ATX 1050 SC Gaming...
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    [Solved] GC-Alpine Ridge Thunderbolt 3 Card

    thank you for responding. I have read the solution already and perhaps it's more descriptive than I thought. Not sure how to revert BIOS if needed. Thank you again, will update with how my own installation goes for others. UPDATE: My Alpine ridge card (rev 2.0) installed successfully...
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    [Solved] GC-Alpine Ridge Thunderbolt 3 Card

    MODERATOR. I am not getting any response on this thread. It says "[SOLVED]" but there is no solution in the thread that is clear. Can I not post another thread? Thanks. UPDATE: my concern was addressed promptly below. The thread is getting responses.
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