NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition User Manual

1. Introducció

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB GDDR5X Founders Edition graphics card. Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting installation or operation to ensure proper functionality and to prevent damage to your system or component.

2. Informació de seguretat

Observeu sempre les precaucions de seguretat següents:

• Ensure your computer is powered off and unplugged from the wall outlet before installing or removing any components.
• Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object (e.g., the computer chassis) before handling the graphics card.
• Manegeu la targeta gràfica per les vores per evitar tocar els components sensibles.
• No exposeu la targeta gràfica a la humitat ni a temperatures extremes.
• Si no esteu segurs de cap pas, consulteu un tècnic qualificat.

3. Contingut del paquet

Comproveu que el vostre paquet contingui els elements següents:

• NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB GDDR5X Founders Edition Graphics Card
• Guia d'inici ràpid (si s'inclou)
• Driver CD/DVD (if included, otherwise download latest drivers online)
• Power adapter cables (if required for your power supply)

4. Configuració i instal·lació

4.1 Llista de comprovació prèvia a la instal·lació

• Font d'alimentació: Assegureu-vos que la vostra font d'alimentació (PSU) compleixi amb el consum mínim d'aiguatage requirements for the GTX 1080 Ti (typically 600W or higher, depending on your system configuration) and has the necessary 6-pin and 8-pin PCIe power connectors.
• Placa base: Confirm your motherboard has an available PCI Express x16 slot.
• Liquidació de casos: Verify your computer case has sufficient space for the physical dimensions of the graphics card.
• Conductors: Baixeu els controladors NVIDIA més recents des del lloc web oficial de NVIDIA. weblloc (www.nvidia.com/drivers) before installation, if possible.

4.2 Instal·lació física

1. Prepareu el vostre sistema: Turn off your computer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all peripherals. Open your computer case.
2. Localitza la ranura PCIe: Identify an available PCI Express x16 slot on your motherboard. Remove any expansion slot covers from the back of the case that correspond to the slot(s) the graphics card will occupy.
3. Inseriu la targeta gràfica: Carefully align the graphics card with the PCIe x16 slot. Press down firmly and evenly until the card is fully seated in the slot. You should hear a click as the retention clip engages.
4. Assegureu la targeta: Use screws to secure the graphics card to the computer case at the expansion slot bracket.

Imatge 4.2.1: Part superior view of a graphics card, illustrating the cooling fans and shroud. This image shows an EVGA branded card, used here as a general representation of a graphics card's physical appearance.

5. Connecteu els cables d'alimentació: Connect the required 6-pin and 8-pin PCIe power cables from your power supply to the corresponding connectors on the graphics card. Ensure they are securely latched.

Imatge 4.2.2: Lateral view of a graphics card, highlighting the power connectors and heatsink fins. This image shows an EVGA branded card, used here as a general representation of a graphics card's power input.

6. Tanca el cas i torna a connectar: Close your computer case, reconnect all peripherals, and plug in the power cord.

4.3 Instal·lació del controlador

1. Sistema d'arrencada: Power on your computer. Your operating system may automatically detect new hardware and install basic drivers.
2. Instal·leu els controladors NVIDIA: Run the NVIDIA driver installer you downloaded earlier. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. It is recommended to perform a 'Clean Installation' to remove any previous driver remnants.
3. Reinicia: Reinicieu l'ordinador després que s'hagi completat la instal·lació del controlador.

4.4 Connecting Your Display

Connect your monitor(s) to the appropriate display output ports on the graphics card (HDMI, DisplayPort, or DVI). Ensure your display is powered on and set to the correct input source.

5. Funcionament de la targeta gràfica

Once installed and drivers are updated, your NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti will automatically be utilized by your operating system and applications. You can manage and monitor your graphics card using the NVIDIA Control Panel or GeForce Experience software.

• Tauler de control d'NVIDIA: Access display settings, 3D settings, and other advanced configurations.
• Experiència GeForce: Optimize game settings, record gameplay, and keep your drivers up to date.

6. Manteniment

Regular maintenance helps ensure optimal performance and longevity of your graphics card.

• Actualitzacions de controladors: Regularly check for and install the latest NVIDIA drivers. These updates often include performance improvements, bug fixes, and support for new games.
• Neteja: Periodically clean dust from the graphics card's fans and heatsink fins using compressed air. Ensure the system is powered off and unplugged before cleaning. Hold the fan blades gently to prevent them from spinning too fast during cleaning.
• Flux d'aire: Ensure good airflow within your computer case to prevent overheating. Keep cables tidy and ensure case fans are functioning correctly.

7. Solució De Problemes

Si teniu problemes amb la targeta gràfica, consulteu els passos habituals següents per a la resolució de problemes:

8. Especificacions

Key specifications for the NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition:

• Coprocessador gràfic: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
• Marca: NVIDIA
• Graphics RAM Size: 11 GB GDDR5X
• GPU Clock Speed: 1582 MHz (augment)
• Interfície de sortida de vídeo: HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI
• PCIe Standard: PCI Express 3.0 x16
• Connectors d'alimentació: 6-pin + 8-pin PCIe
• PSU recomanat: 600 W o més

9. Garantia i Suport

For warranty information, technical support, and additional resources, please visit the official NVIDIA support weblloc:

www.nvidia.com/support

You may also find helpful information and community support forums on the NVIDIA weblloc.