"The Arrangement tab of Displays preferences is hidden..."

When connecting my Thunderbolt Display to my MacBookPro
Model Identifier:          MacBookPro6,1
Boot ROM Version:          MBP61.0057.B0C
SMC Version (system):          1.57f17
I do not get a display on the Thunderbolt.
I have checked the Diplay Settings and the only 2 tabs are DISPLAY and COLOR
I do not have an ARRANGEMENTS TAB
When I look for the ARRANGEMENTS TAB I get the message
"The Arrangement tab of Displays preferences is hidden because you only have a single display attached to this computer."
I have the Thunderbolt connected to the MagSafe port and to the Thunderbolt port and the Thunderbolt is plugged in to a power source.
I have tried the MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.9 and get this message:
"This software is not supported on your system."
Can someone help me or direct me to another discussion
Thank You!!

Thanks JP@U1
I wasn't paying attention to the small little icon beside the port...but now that I compare it to a newer MacBook Pro...you are completely correct..it doesn't have a Thunderbolt port.
That's such a bunch of crap too...they should explain that in their description of the Thunderbolt instead of how wonderful and compatible it is with all of your devices.
Guess my husband can use it and I can't.....RIP OFF!!!!!

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