Nvidia GEFORCE GTX 1080Ti User Manual
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin ................................Installing the GeForce Graphics Card ..........................Software Installation ............................GeForce Experience Software Installation ........................Configuring SLI ..............................Accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel ..........................Enabling / Disabling SLI ..............................Configuring HDMI ..............................Enabling Audio Over HDMI ............................. Features ................................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    About This Guide This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphic card. Note: It is important to register your product to receive online and phone support.
  • Page 4: Minimum System Requirements

    INTRODUCTION Minimum System Requirements > Motherboard PCI Express® or PCI Express 3.0-compliant motherboard with one dual- width x16 graphics slot. > System Power Supply Minimum 600 W or greater system power supply with one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors. >...
  • Page 5: Unpacking

    UNPACKING UNPACKING Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card, it is important to make sure you meet all the system requirements listed on page 4 for a smooth installation. Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing box.
  • Page 6: Equipment

    UNPACKING Equipment The following equipment and documentation are included in the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card box. Quick Start Guide Support Guide DisplayPort to DVI-D Dongle GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Graphics Card One 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector SLI connector DisplayPort connectors (Qty 3)
  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card hardware involves opening your computer. Follow all the safety instructions provided here to ensure that there is no damage to you, your computer, or the graphics board.
  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    Open your computer by removing the cover/side panel. Refer to your computer documentation from the original manufacturer for assistance. Remove any existing graphics card (if there is one). Save hardware (such as screws and brackets) to use when installing the NVIDIA graphics card.
  • Page 9 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 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.
  • Page 10 Connect the two cards together using the dual SLI bridge connector that came with your SLI-ready motherboard. Note: For 4 K and surround gaming performance, use the NVIDIA dual-link SLI bridge available from http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/sli and select NVIDIA SLI Bridge. There are three sizes available depending on which slot you...
  • Page 11 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Connect a 6-pin and 8-pin power connectors from the power supply to the power connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card. Note that the connector and socket on the graphics card have a unique shape and connect one way only.
  • Page 12: Software Installation

    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. • Optimize your installed games.
  • Page 13 Click CLOSE when the driver install completes. • Congratulations! Your GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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.
  • Page 14: Configuring Sli

    1080 Ti 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.
  • Page 15: Enabling / Disabling Sli

    CONFIGURING SLI Enabling / Disabling SLI Once you have the NVIDIA Control Panel open, click on Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX in the left task pane. Enable SLI by making sure the Disable SLI button is not checked.
  • Page 16: Configuring Hdmi

    On the Playback tab, select your HDMI display and select 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).
  • Page 17: Features

    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.
  • Page 18 Blu-ray 3D playback requires the purchase of a compatible software player from CyberLink or Corel. Upgrade your GPU to full 3D capability with NVIDIA 3DTV Play software, enabling 3D gaming, picture viewing and 3D web video streaming. See www.nvidia.com/3dtv...
  • Page 19: Compliances

    COMPLIANCES COMPLIANCES The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card is compliant with the following regulations: > Federal Communications Commission (FCC) > Industry Canada (IC) > Conformité Européenne (CE) > Australian Communications and Media Authority (C-tick) > Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) >...
  • Page 20: United States Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)

    COMPLIANCES UNITED STATES Federal Communications Commission (FCC) NVIDIA CORP Model PG611 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 21: Canada Industry Canada (Ic)

    COMPLIANCES Canada Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with ICES-003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 22: Japan Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci)

    COMPLIANCES JAPAN Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
  • Page 23: Taiwan Compliance Bureau Of Standards, Metrology And Inspection (Bsmi)

    COMPLIANCES TAIWAN COMPLIANCE Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) This device complies with CNS 13438 (2006) Class B SAFETY Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
  • Page 24 NVIDIA does not accept any liability related to any default, damage, costs or problem which may be based on or attributable to: (i) the use of the NVIDIA product in any manner that is contrary to this specification, or (ii) customer product designs.

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