Intel Thunderbolt Software/Bus Driver 16.2.52.250

This document is the release notes for version 16.2.52.250 of the Thunderbolt software.

Changes:

Version 16.2.52.250
- Added support for Windows* 10 Anniversary Update (RS1) 64-bit.
- Added QoS Bandwidth computation and user notification
- Added QoS Multi-function PCIe device handling
- System Tray application reports NVM minor version in the Details form
- Updated SDK API, Samples and SDK documentation to support the NVM minor version reporting
- Added conditional application starter to improve boot time when no device connected
- Added support for TI TPS65983 PD Controller in SW, SDK API and samples
- Networking driver is unloaded on cable disconnect instead of reporting link down  

About Chipset Driver:

Windows OS automatically installs a generic driver that allows computers to recognize basic motherboard functions. However, to make use of all board components, appropriate chipset drivers must be applied.

If you install this package, the system will receive related information regarding the chipset. Also, this step might improve compatibility and bus transfer speeds, add various changes for sleep state behavior, power saving functionality and others, or include support for new features.

To apply this release, simply make sure your system configuration is supported by this package, get the file, run the available setup, and follow the on-screen instructions. Bear in mind that installing inappropriate chipset drivers can cause computers to malfunction.

In addition to that, do perform a system restart after you have completely applied the present release so that all changes take effect. Despite the off-chance that other OSes might be compatible, we do not recommend installing any software on platforms other than the highlighted ones.

That being said, check the supported platforms, click the download button and apply the chipset driver. Moreover, don’t forget to check with our website as often as possible to stay up to date with the latest releases.