What are the best practices to ensure compatibility with my Windows Thunderbolt 3 system?

Last Update: December 1st, 2020
Article ID: 624669

Installing the latest Thunderbolt 3 and BIOS firmwares from your system manufacturer is strongly recommended. Some systems with outdated firmware may not be compatible with this (and other) Thunderbolt 3 devices. (Note: This only applies to Windows systems. Apple Thunderbolt 3 systems automatically receive firmware updates during macOS upgrades.)