NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti - Graphics Card Manual

INTRODUCTION

The GeForce RTXTM 3060 Ti lets you take on the latest games using the power of Ampere—NVIDIA's 2nd generation RTX architecture. Get incredible performance with enhanced Ray Tracing Cores and Tensor Cores, new streaming multiprocessors, and high-speed G6 memory.

About This Guide

This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphic card.

System Specifications

• Motherboard
  PCl Express graphics slot required with clearance space for an 9.5" (L) x 4.4" (W) x 2-slot card.
• System Power Supply
  600 W system power supply¹ with one PCIE 8-pin Power Connector required.
• Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows 10, 64-bit, build 2004, recommended
  • Linux 64-bit
• Driver Installation
  • 2 GB of available hard disk space required for driver installation
  • Internet connection

¹ A lower power rating may work depending on system configuration. Please check with PSU vendor

UNPACKING

Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card, it is important to make sure you meet all the system specifications listed above for a smooth installation.
Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing box. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller.

Equipment
The following equipment and documentation are included in the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card box.


GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Graphics card

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Installing the NVIDIA GeForce graphics card hardware involves opening your computer. RTX 3060 Ti Follow all the safety instructions provided here to ensure that there is no damage to you, your computer, or the graphics board.

Before You Begin

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card is a PCl Express 4.0 x 16 graphics card. Your computer may already have a graphics card installed in the PCl Express slot. If so, you will need to remove that graphics card and replace it with the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card.
If you do not have a graphics card, this means that your motherboard has onboard graphics (there is a graphics chip installed on your motherboard or integrated in the motherboard chipset). If this is the case, there is no action that needs to be taken before installing your new graphics card.
Use the RTX 3060 Ti graphics card with UL Listed ITE Personal Computer (PC)/Server.

Installing the Device

Because there are so many different computer systems on the market, the procedure to install the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card can vary from system to system. Use the following instructions as a guideline and consult the documentation for your computer system for any further information on your individual system.

Note: It is important that all power to the computer be disconnected before you install the graphics card.

Discharge your body's static electricity by touching a grounded surface before touching the graphics card. A grounded surface is the computer chassis, or some other surface you know to be grounded.

ATTENTION: If your system has been running for a while prior to opening the panels, it is very important that you wait until the graphics card in your system has cooled before taking the card out of the system. Graphics cards get very hot when they have been operating for any length of time.

Use the following procedure to install the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card into your computer system.

1. Turn off your computer and monitor and disconnect the power cord.
   Depending on your computer system, you may need to disconnect the cable going to the back of your system. Mark the cables so you can make sure you reconnect them properly.
2. Open your computer by removing the cover/side panel. Refer to your computer documentation from the original manufacturer for assistance.
3. Remove any existing graphics card (if there is one). Save hardware (such as screws and brackets) to use when installing the NVIDIA graphics card.
4. Remove two adjacent slot covers if you do not have a graphics card installed.
   Remove two adjacent slot covers that corresponds to the PCl-Express slot you are installing the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card in.
   

Note: The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti card is double-wide and requires removing two slot covers.

5. Plug the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card into the Primary PCl Express x16 slot on your motherboard. This is often the slot closest to the CPU but may be the second or third slot. Look for the slot labeled x 16. It will likely be the only PCl Express slot with a retention lever on the end of the slot or the one closest to the CPU.
   Install your GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card into the Primary PCl Express x 16 slot (the Primary slot is the one closest to the CPU).
   

ATTENTION: This GPU card should not be installed with the I/O brackets facing downwards.

6. Connect one 8-pin power connector from the power supply to the NVIDIA Single PCIE 8-pin Power Dongle.
   
7. Connect the 12-pin connector from the NVIDIA Single PCIe Power Dongle to the top edge of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card.
   Connect the 12-pin NVIDIA Single PCIe Power Dongle to the top of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card.
   
8. Reinstall the cover on your computer.
9. Reconnect the power cord to the PC.
10. Connect the display(s) to the graphics card.
    

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

With the hardware installed, it is now time to install the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software and the graphics driver.

GeForce Experience Software Installation

1. Install GeForce Experience software.
   • Go to http://www.geforce.com/geforce-experience/download and click Download Now.
   • Accept the NVIDIA software license agreement by selecting Agree and Continue. GeForce Experience software begins to install.
   • Select Close to finish the installation.
2. Optimize your installed games.
   • Open GeForce Experience and click Scan for Games and click OK to scan your installed games.
   • Click on Optimize All to optimize your game settings.
3. Install the latest drivers.
   • Open GeForce Experience and select the Drivers tab.
   • Select Download Driver. Your GPU driver begins to download.
   • Select Express Installation when the download finishes. GeForce Experience begins to install the graphics driver.

Note: It may take several minutes for the installation to take place. Your screen may go blank for a few seconds one or more times during installation. This is normal.

• Click CLOSE when the driver install completes.

Congratulations!
Your GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card is now ready to use!

CONFIGURING HDMI

Connecting HDTV via HDMI allows you to output both digital audio and video from your graphics card to an HDTV.

Enabling Audio Over HDMI
If you are connecting to your display over HDMI, you may need to set the HDMI output to be your default audio device.

1. Select Start Control Panel Sound.
2. On the Playback tab, select your HDMI display and select
3. Set Default.

Congratulations! Your GeForce graphics card(s) is now ready to use!
For detailed instructions on using the NVIDIA Control Panel, consult the Control Panel User's Guide found at www.geforce.com/drivers (select your driver, then click on Control Panel User's Guide to download the User's Guide).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, always follow basic safety precautions.

Note: All hardware must be installed prior to installation of the drivers.

• Remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before installation.
• Do not install this card with I/O downward.
• Do not operate this product near water or when your hands or body are wet.
• Do not place this product on soft surfaces that could block the ventilation slots and cause overheating.
• Do not place this product near a heating register or radiator.
• Place this product securely on a stable surface. Serious damage to this product may result if it falls.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where a person can step or trip on the power cord.

Documents / Resources

References

• Update Drivers & Optimal Playable Settings | NVIDIA GeForce Experience
• Official GeForce Drivers | NVIDIA

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