About UAD Thunderbolt Compatibility with Windows 10 Systems

• UAD v9.0.0 introduces Windows 10 PC compatibility with all Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo and UAD-2 products (Apollo 8, Apollo 8p, Apollo 16 MkII, Apollo Twin Thunderbolt, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt, and first-generation silver Apollo/Apollo 16 models equipped with a Thunderbolt Option Card).
• Apollo Thunderbolt models can be combined with UAD-2 PCIe cards and UAD-2 Satellite (Thunderbolt, FireWire, and USB models). For details, see this article.
• Both the original Thunderbolt 1 Option Card and the newer Thunderbolt 2 Option Card for Apollo are compatible.
• Apollo Thunderbolt cannot be combined with Apollo FireWire or Apollo Twin USB (multiple Apollo connection types are incompatible).
• Connecting more than one Apollo unit via Thunderbolt is currently incompatible. This feature will be available in a future software release.

UAD Thunderbolt Compatibility Requirements

• A Windows 10 PC computer featuring built-in Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C is required.
• Windows 10 Anniversary Update 64-bit edition (version 1607 or higher) is required. Earlier versions of Windows are not tested or supported.
• A qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (not included) is required to connect Universal Audio Thunderbolt products to the USB-C port on the computer.
• PCIe to Thunderbolt adapters, Thunderbolt to FireWire adapters, and Thunderbolt hubs are not tested or supported and may cause unexpected behavior.
• Connections to Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2 computer ports are not tested or supported.
• Using Apple's Boot Camp to run Windows on Mac computers with Apollo or UAD-2 devices is not tested or supported.
• For general UAD system requirements, see this article.

Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapters

The following Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapters have been tested for compatibility with Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo audio interfaces and UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt.

Note: The adapter connects between the Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port on the computer and the Thunderbolt-equipped Universal Audio product.

• Startech Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: TBT3TBTADAP)
• Kanex Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: K170-1051-BK6I)
• Apple* Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (Product ID: MMEL2AM/A)

Qualified Adapter Notes

• *The Apple adapter is incompatible with hot-plugging the adapter into the computer’s USB-C port. However, the adapter is compatible with hot-plugging the Thunderbolt cable into the adapter.
• The qualified Thunderbolt 3 adapters are compatible with connections to external Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 devices.

Tested Windows Thunderbolt 3 Computers

The following Windows 10 PC computers that feature Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C have been tested for compatibility with Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo audio interfaces and UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt.

Note: The systems below are compatible with Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo and UAD-2 products as of November 3, 2016 (future compatibility cannot be guaranteed).

Notebook Systems

• Dell XPS 12
• Dell XPS 15 9550
• Dell Alienware R17
• HP ZBook G3
• Acer Aspire V17 Nitro Black Edition

Desktop Systems

• Intel NUC Kit series (Tested with NUC6i7KYK)
• Gigabyte BRIX series (Tested with GB-BSi7T-6500)
• Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD5 TH Motherboard
• Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming G1 Motherboard
• Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Motherboard

General System Notes

• A Quad Core i7 or better processor is recommended for optimum performance.
• 2016 and later systems that have a 6th-generation Intel Skylake processor (or greater), and a built-in Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controller with a USB-C port, combined with a qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter, are expected to be compatible.
• Thunderbolt 3 products listed on Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology Community page are expected to be compatible.

Windows Configuration

For help configuring your Windows PC for use with UAD Thunderbolt devices, please see the articles below:

Configuring Windows for Thunderbolt
Windows Setup - Required Settings
Windows Optimization - Optional Settings~

Individual product details for Windows 10 Thunderbolt Compatibility can be found here