Solution. #4. The problem is on my side. Its been years since I last tried a peer to peer connection. And my memory is blanked on the subject. The thunderbolt 3 cabling is merely a new generation to connect between MS and Mac world. It basically establishes a data connection between the 2 different PC systems OS's. Follow the steps provided in this article to boot to an external device using USB TYPE-C connection for XPS, Precision and Latitude portable systems. Cannot boot to external USB-C Connected device. XPS, Precision and Latitude users may report they are unable to boot to externally connected USB Type-C devices. With Type-C on board, you can copy files at USB 3.1 speeds, deliver enough power to charge a laptop or use Alt Mode to send other types of data using DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3 connections. If you have a device that uses a different version of Thunderbolt, you need an adapter like Apple’s $49 Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (Amazon link). We have a complete guide to Most problems when using a USB-C or Thunderbolt Docking Station can be solved by installing the latest BIOS, firmware, and drivers. There are up to nine software components that must be installed depending on the model of the Docking Station. Follow the instructions in sections 1 and 2 carefully to ensure that the software is installed correctly. Therefore, they can be connected to Mac / PC computers that feature; a USB 2.0 / 3.0 (A) port; or, a USB (C) port; Scarlett 3rd Gen and Clarett USB interfaces can also be connected to Thunderbolt 1 & 2 ports (via an adapter, such as using a Thunderbolt 2 Dock which includes USB ports) or Thunderbolt 3 ports (using a USB-C to USB-C cable). No, in fact, there are two types of Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cables, passive and active. Passive cables cost less and can reach up to 40 Gb/s data transfer if the length is 0.5m or less and 20 Gb/s if over 0.5m. Active cables can reach up to 40 Gb/s data transfer with a length of up to 2m. Site Map. LaCie Brand Portal. The Mini DisplayPort connection type has been ditched in favor of a USB-C connection type. All Thunderbolt 3 cables will work as USB-C cables. Thunderbolt 3 is backward-compatible with earlier versions of Thunderbolt, but due to bios port security and the new port type, adapters are required to use legacy Thunderbolt devices. Thunderbolt 4 isn’t just backwards compatible with its predecessors though. Since it makes use of the USB-C form factor for its connector, you can also plug USB-C cables directly into Thunderbolt 4 ports, letting them operate at up to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds. It’s also backwards compatible with USB 4, and is often marketed as such. Then, Charging over USB type C is done using the USB type C Power Delivery specification. According to that specification, the maximum power that may be supplied over USB type C is 100 Watts (5 Ampere at 20 Volts). The output of your laptop's power supply is way higher than that, 180 Watts. Not surprising, regarding the hardware of your laptop. EUPKhYJ.