NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER - Graphics Card Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card.
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is powered by the all-new NVIDIA Turing architecture to give you incredible new levels of gaming realism, speed, power efficiency, and immersion. This is graphics reinvented.

About This Guide

This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphic card.

Minimum System Requirements

• Motherboard
  PCl Express or up to PCl Express 3.0-compliant motherboard with one dual-width x 16 graphics slot.
• System Power Supply
  Minimum 650 W or greater system power supply with one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCl Express supplementary power connectors.
• Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows 10, 64-bit (v1809, November 2018 or later)
  • Microsoft Windows 7, 64-bit
  • Linux, 64-bit
• System Memory
  8 GB system memory (16 GB recommended)
• Internet connection for driver installation
• 1.5 GB of available hard disk space

UNPACKING

Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card, it is important to make sure you meet all the system requirements 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 2080 SUPER graphics card box.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Installing the NVIDIA GeForce graphics card hardware involves opening your computer. RTX 2080 SUPER 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 2080 SUPER graphics card is a PCl Express 3.0 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 2080 SUPER 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 2080 SUPER 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 2080 SUPER 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 2080 SUPER 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 PCI-Express slot you are installing the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card in.
   

Note: The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER card is double-wide and requires removing two slot covers.

5. Plug the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card into the Primary PCl Express x 16 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 first GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card into the Primary PCl Express x16 slot.
   The RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card should be installed with the bracket facing the side of the computer.
   

Note: It is recommended that you install the graphics card into the primary PCl Express x16 slot. If you install the graphics card into the secondary slot, your system may not recognize the graphics card and there will be nothing displayed on the monitor.
Also note that on some motherboard SBIOS, the physical location of the primary slot can be configured when there are more than one PCl Express x16 slots.

If you are installing additional RTX 2080 SUPER graphics cards for an NVLink configuration, continue with step 6. If you are only installing one GeForce card, go on to step 7.

6. Install a second GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphic card (NVLink configuration).
   Install the second GeForce card into the outer most PCl Express x 16 slot on the motherboard.
   Connect the two cards together using the GeForce RTX NVLink Bridge (3-Slot or 4-Slot).
   2-way SLI: Install your second GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card into the outer PCl Express x16slot (the outer slot is the one farthest away from the CPU).
   Connect the two cards together using the GeForce RTX NVLink Bridge.
   

Note: GeForce RTX NVLink Bridge can be found on www.nvidia.com..

7. Connect a 6-pin and 8-pin power connectors from the power supply to the power connectors on the top edge of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card. Note that the connector and socket on the graphics card have a unique shape and connect one way only.
   GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCI Express power plugs from the system power supply.
   

Reinstall the cover on your computer and reconnect any cables that you removed earlier in the installation.

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. Download and 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 2080 SUPER graphics card is now ready to use!

Note: If you have any questions about your NVIDIA product you can Chat live with NVIDIA Customer Care at www.nvidia.com/support or call 1-800-493-4578 (US) or 0800-404-7747 (UK).

CONFIGURING SLI (NVLink)

SLI is a revolutionary technology developed by NVIDIA that allows you to connect identical GeForce graphics cards together to deliver increased performance.
You can enable SLI by either clicking on the SLI-capable system balloon in the system tray or by going to the NVIDIA Control Panel.

Note: You must have an SLI-ready motherboard and two identical SLI-ready GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics cards installed in your PC in order to enable SLI.

Accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel

To access the NVIDIA Control Panel, you can right-click the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu. Other ways to access the NVIDIA Control Panel depends on the operating system.

Enabling/Disabling SLI

1. Once you have the NVIDIA Control Panel open, click on Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX in the left task pane.
2. Enable SLI by making sure the Disable SLI button is not checked.

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).

FEATURES

• NVIDIA GeForce Experience: Ensures the best gaming experience, the day a game releases, by automatically updating your game-ready drivers. Plus, it allows users to optimize the game settings to their PC with a single click. GeForce Experience also includes SHARE that lets you capture and share your favorite gaming moments.
• Multi-Frame sampled Anti-Aliasing (MFAA): MFAA delivers a 30% performance boost while maintaining smooth, high-quality edges by alternating sample calculations across each frame and each pixel.
• Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR):This innovative feature can deliver 4 K fidelity to 1080p displays for exceptional detail and image quality.
• Voxel Global Illumination (VXGI):Part of the NVIDIA GameWorks library for developers, VXGI accelerates dynamic lighting effects for a truly immersive, cinematic experience.
• NVIDIA GameStream ¹: GeForce GPU support for NVIDIA PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
• NVIDIA G-SYNC-Ready²: NVIDIA G-SYNC monitors feature revolutionary NVIDIA technology that eliminates screen tearing while also reducing input lag. The result is a smoothest, fastest, and most responsive gaming monitor experience ever seen.
• Microsoft DirectX 12 Support: Support for the latest Microsoft DirectX API to enable next-generation gaming.
• NVIDIA GPU Boost 3.0: Dynamically maximizes clock speeds based on workload and allows enthusiast-class controls such as temperature target and fan controls, extra over-voltage headroom, and optimizations for watercooling solutions. This allows gamers to push performance to new levels.
• NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync: Dynamically enable vertical sync based on your current frame rates for the smoothest gaming experience.
• NVIDIA CUDA: Unlock the power of the GPU's processor cores to accelerate demanding tasks such as video transcoding, physics simulation, ray tracing, and more, delivering incredible performance improvements over traditional CPUs.
• DisplayPort: Drive the latest DisplayPort panels with support for resolutions up to 4096x2160
• HDMI: Support for HDMI includes 4K resolution at 60 Hz, GPU-accelerated Blu-ray 3D support, x.v. Color, HDMI Deep Color, and 7.1 digital surround sound.
• PCl Express 3.0: This card is designed for the new PCl Express 3.0 bus architecture, offering the highest data transfer speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications. It also maintains backwards compatibility with existing PCl Express motherboards for the broadest support.

¹ NVIDIA GameStream requires an NVIDIA GameStream-ready device
² NVIDIA G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA G-SYNC-ready monitor

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 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
• Access Customer Support | NVIDIA
• Official GeForce Drivers | NVIDIA
• World Leader in Artificial Intelligence Computing | NVIDIA

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