Does my mobo have Thunderbolt capability? Asus Z170-P

[emptybe]

Hi, Long time lurker first time poster and (relative) tech simpleton here. I'm looking at getting a Thunderbolt Audio interface for my DAW pc and can't work out if it will be compatible.

My mobo is an Asus Z170-P https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z170-P/

In the specs it says it has a USB-C port but - after much reading - I'm confused as to whether I can plug a Thunderbolt 1 Audio interface into it. I asked the Interface manufacturer who just said the USB-C and TB were "not the same" but i thought they were kind of...compatible?

If not, I gather I could get a PCIE card to add TB ports but can't work out if the mobo has a TB header.

Any insights appreciated!

 

[zyh1987]

if the manual doesn't mention about the tb header, and likely there is no tb support natively from the board.

here is the io listed on the asus website. i don't see any so no.

also, as for TB AIC card, I believe that you actually need a tb header to make it work.

Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x 5Gb/s port(s) USB Type-CTM ( support 3A power output )
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A
2 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

 

[emptybe]

Thanks for the reply. I worried as much. And the USB-C/TB thing? Anyone?

 

[Calvin7]

5Gb/s port(s) USB Type-CTM ( support 3A power output )

USB Type-C is a connector/cable interface, not a new speed.

https://training.ti.com/sites/default/files/docs/USB%20Type-CTM%20and%20Power%20Delivery%20Technology%20Overview.pdf?HQS=asc-int-null-emeawebinars-adh-lp-webinar15-eu