Apple Thunderbolt display not turning on when connected to ASUS Z87 motherboard

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I recently purchased custom build PC with Asus Z87 Expert Thunderbolt motherboard, Intel i7-4790K processor, Sapphire R9 270X 2 GB graphics card, etc.

It's not working with my Apple Thunderbolt display 27″. I have installed Intel Thunderbolt driver as well.

When I connect this PC to the Apple Thunderbolt display, the display won't turn on. I am very disappointed now. Does anybody know how to make it work?


Best Answer

Okay, I have figured it out myself :) Feeling extremely happy.

Steps:

  1. Enter BIOS setting. For most of the computer, you just have to press F2 while computer starts.
  2. Enter Advance BIOS setting mode.
  3. Enable iGPU and Multi-Monitor option in the Graphics section.

That's it. Restart your computer and Enjoy the terrific Apple thunderbolt display quality in Windows operating system.

My PC specs:

  • Motherboard: ASUS Z87 Expert
  • CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k
  • Discrete GPU: Sapphire R9 270X 2GB Dedicated
  • and Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" :)

Any Windows operating System (7/8/8.1) will work but my my operating system is Windows 10 Technical Preview.

Here is a screenshot

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