Thunderbolt 5 with Windows 10?

[RP22]

I've been a bit perplexed by a Thunderbolt 5 "error" in the Device Manager and wondered if I had missed installing a driver.  I've now noticed that the Thunderbolt 5 driver only gets installed by Windows 11.  At least I now know that nothing's broken. But it has me wondering...  Is there a workaround to get Thunderbolt 5 working with Windows 10?

Meanwhile I've disabled Thunderbolt 5 in the BIOS and that removes any complaints in the Device Manager.

R

[Jiaszzz_ASUS]

Hello @RP22 

Thank you for reaching out to us.
Could you please let us know the specific model of the motherboard you are currently using?

For example, with the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME, relevant information can be found under the "News & Updates" section of the Tech Specs page:

The Thunderbolt 5 features on this motherboard are only supported in Windows 11. To ensure the best experience, please install Windows 11 and update to the latest version to access the latest inbox drivers.

Based on this, if you require the use of Thunderbolt 5 ports, we recommend updating your OS and related drivers to meet the specifications required.

Thank you!

[RP22]

Yes, I should have included: it's a ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI motherboard. Since my original post I've learned that Thunderbolt 5 (which I don't need) is only supported by Windows 11 (which I also don't need). I was only concerned when I saw the error in the Device Manager and thought that I needed a Windows 10 driver. I've disabled Thunderbolt 5 in the BIOS and the Device Manager error has disappeared.

Perhaps I'll upgrade to Windows 11 when Microsoft stops supporting it ... or I'll pay them $30 to continue using Windows 10 for another year.

[RP22]

Just popping back to report that, while I can disable Thunderbolt support in the BIOS to get rid of the two Thunderbolt Controller errors listed in the Device Manager (TB5 is not supported in Windows 10) , turning TB5 OFF in the BIOS results in the 2 TB5 USB-C ports no longer functioning. Leaving TB5 support enabled in the BIOS re-enables the 2 TB5 USB-C ports and I assume they're behaving as normal USB 3.1 ports. They now work, so all's good 🙂