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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 User Guide

01 Introduction

About This Guide

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

Minimum System Requirements

Motherboard

PCI Express® or up to PCI Express 3.0-compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics slot.

System Power Supply

Minimum 650 W or greater system power supply with one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.

Operating System

System Memory

8 GB system memory (16 GB recommended)

Internet connection for driver installation

1.5 GB of available hard disk space

02 Unpacking

Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 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. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller.

Equipment

The following equipment and documentation are included in the GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card box.

GeForce RTX 2080 Graphics Card Components:

Visual Description of Graphics Card:

The graphics card is shown with its ports labeled: GeForce RTX NVLink™ Connector, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Connector, DisplayPort Connectors (Qty 3), and USB Type-C™ Connector. Power connectors are shown as one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCI Express connector.

03 Hardware Installation

Installing the NVIDIA GeForce graphics card hardware involves opening your computer. RTX 2080 Follow all the safety instructions provided here to ensure that there is no damage to you, your computer, or the graphics board.

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.

Before You Begin

The GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card is a PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics card. Your computer may already have a graphics card installed in the PCI Express slot. If so, you will need to remove that graphics card and replace it with the GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card. If you do not have a graphics card, this means that your motherboard has on-board 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 graphics card with UL Listed ITE Personal Computer (PC)/Server.

Installing the GeForce Graphics Card

Because there are so many different computer systems on the market, the procedure to install the GeForce RTX 2080 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 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.

Visual Description for Step 4:

Illustration shows two adjacent slot covers being removed, corresponding to the PCI-Express slot where the GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card will be installed. Note: The GeForce RTX 2080 card is double-wide and requires removing two slot covers.

  1. Plug the GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card into the Primary PCI 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 x16. It will likely be the only PCI Express slot with a retention lever on the end of the slot or the one closest to the CPU.

Visual Description for Step 5:

Illustration shows the first GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card being installed into the Primary PCI Express x16 slot. The card is shown with its bracket facing the side of the computer. Note: It is recommended that you install the graphics card into the primary PCI 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 PCI Express x16 slots.

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

  1. Install a second GeForce RTX 2080 graphic card (NVLink configuration). Install the second GeForce card into the outer most PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Connect the two cards together using the GeForce RTX NVLink Bridge (3-Slot or 4-Slot).

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

Visual Description for Step 6:

Illustration depicts a 2-way SLI setup. It shows a second GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card being installed into the outer PCI Express x16 slot (farthest from the CPU). The two cards are connected using the GeForce RTX NVLink Bridge.

  1. 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 graphics card. Note that the connector and socket on the graphics card have a unique shape and connect one way only.

Visual Description for Step 7:

Illustration shows the power connectors on the graphics card and the corresponding 6-pin and 8-pin PCI Express power plugs from the system power supply. The text indicates that the GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCI Express power plug.

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

Graphics Card Ports:

The back of the graphics card features: DisplayPort connectors (Qty 3), HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Connector, and USB Type-C™ Connector.

04 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.
  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 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).

05 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 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.

Visual Description of NVIDIA Control Panel:

The NVIDIA Control Panel is shown with options to configure SLI, Surround, and PhysX. Under SLI configuration, users can select "Maximize 3D performance" and ensure "Disable SLI" is not checked. The PhysX settings can be set to "Auto-select (recommended)".

06 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 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).

07 Features

¹ NVIDIA GameStream requires an NVIDIA GameStream-ready device

² NVIDIA G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA G-SYNC-ready monitor

³ 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 for more details.

08 Compliances

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card is compliant with the following regulations:

United States - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

NVIDIA CORP Model PG180

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

FCC Warning: The FCC requires that you be notified that any changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

European Union

European Conformity; Conformité Européenne (CE)

This device bears the CE mark in accordance with Directive 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU.

This device complies with the following Directives:

A copy of the Declaration of Conformity to the essential requirements may be obtained directly from NVIDIA GmbH (Floessergasse 2, 81369 Munich, Germany).

Japan

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI)

Japan RoHS Material Content Declaration

This is a Class B digital device intended for home environments. However, it may cause interference to radio or television receivers when used in close proximity. Please follow the instructions in the manual for proper use.

Table: Japan RoHS Material Content Declaration

Major Classification Symbols of Specified Chemical Substance
Pb Hg Cd Cr(VI) PBB PBDE
PCB 0 0 0 0 0 0
Passive components Exempt 0 0 0 0 0
Active components Exempt 0 0 0 0 0
Cables/Connectors Exempt 0 0 0 0 0
Processor 0 0 0 0 0 0
Memory 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mechanicals Exempt 0 0 0 0 0
Soldering material 0 0 0 0 0 0
Flux, Solder Paste, label and other consumable materials 0 0 0 0 0 0

Notes:

1. "0" indicates that the level of the specified chemical substance is less than the threshold level specified in the standard, JIS C 0950: 2008.

2. "Exempt" indicates that the specified chemical substance is exempt from marking and it is not required to display the marking for that specified chemical substance per the standard, JIS C 0950: 2008.

3. "Exceeding 0.1wt%" or "Exceeding 0.01wt%" is entered in the table if the level of the specified chemical substance exceeds the threshold level specified in the standard, JIS C 0950: 2008.

Korea

Radio Research Agency (RRA)

R-R-NVA-PG180, R-R-NVA-PG160

This is a Class B device for home use. It may cause interference to radio or television receivers when used in close proximity. It can be used in all regions.

Korea RoHS Material Content Declaration

Statement Prepared by Company Name Name of Company Representative Address Corporate Identification Number Business Registration Number
Nvidia Hong Kong Holding Ltd. Korea branch Karen Theresa Burns 2788 San Tomas Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051 110181-0036373 120-84-06711

Product Information

Product Category Name of Product Detailed Product Model Name (Number) Date of first market release Weight of Product Manufacturer and/or Importer
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NVIDIA Corporation

This is to certify that NVIDIA Company has undergone the confirmation and evaluation procedures for the acceptable amounts of hazardous materials contained in graphic cards according to the regulations stipulated in Article 3 of the 'Status on the Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Products, and Automobiles' and that the company's graphic card adheres to the Enforcement Regulations of Article 11, Item 1 of the statute.

Australia/New Zealand

Australian Communications and Media Authority

This product meets the applicable EMC requirements for Class B, I.T.E equipment and applicable radio equipment requirements.

Taiwan

Bureau of Standards, Metrology & Inspection (BSMI)

D33088 RoHS

Taiwan RoHS Material Content Declaration

Parts Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
Pb Hg Cd Cr(VI) PBB PBDE
PCB board O O O O O O
PCB - - - - - -
Structure parts and fan - O O O O O
Connectors - O O O O O
Passive components - O O O O O
Processor - O O O O O
Active components - O O O O O
Memory - O O O O O
Cables - O O O O O
Soldering material - O O O O O
Flux, Solder Paste, label and other consumable materials - O O O O O

Note 1: O: indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

Note 2: -: indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption. All parts named in this table with an "-" are in compliance with the European Union's RoHS Legislation.

Note: The referenced Environmental Protection Use Period Marking was determined according to normal operating use conditions of the product such as temperature and humidity.

China

China RoHS Material Content Declaration

Parts Hazardous Substances
Pb Hg Cd Cr(VI) PBB PBDE
PCB board O O O O O O
PCB - - - - - -
Structure parts and Fan X O O O O O
Connectors X O O O O O
Passive components X O O O O O
Processor O O O O O O
Active components X O O O O O
Memory O O O O O O
Cables X O O O O O
Soldering material O O O O O O
Flux, Solder Paste, label and other consumable materials O O O O O O

Note: O: Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in GB/T 26572.

Note: X: Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in GB/T 26572. All parts named in this table with an "X" are in compliance with the European Union's RoHS Legislation.

Note: The referenced Environmental Protection Use Period Marking was determined according to normal operating use conditions of the product such as temperature and humidity.

India

India RoHS Material Content Declaration

This product, as well as its related consumables and spares, complies with the reduction in hazardous substances provisions of the "India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2016”. It does not contain lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for where allowed pursuant to the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.

India RoHS Self-Declaration Form (as per E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016)

Sr. No. Product Category& Code (as Per Schedule I of E-Waste (M) Rules, 2016 Product name Model No. Product Weight (g) Date of placing on market Compliance with RoHS Yes/No RoHS Information provided on product info booklet Yes/No In case Product is imported from other country, name of the country manufactured
i. TEW2 (Graphic Card) Graphic Card N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes China

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HDMI: HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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