EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming Graphics Card Instruction Manual

1. Introducció

This manual provides essential information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming graphics card. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation to ensure proper setup and optimal performance.

Image: The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming graphics card alongside its retail packaging.

2. Característiques del producte

• Real Boost Clock: 1800 MHz for enhanced performance.
• Memory Detail: 10240 MB GDDR6X for high-speed data processing.
• Real-Time RAY TRACING: Experience cutting-edge, hyper-realistic graphics in supported games.
• iCX3 Technology: Advanced interactive cooling system with multiple thermal sensors and micro-control processors for optimized fan speed and temperature management.
• ARGB LED: Customizable RGB lighting for aesthetic personalization.
• Metal Backplate: Provides structural rigidity and aids in heat dissipation.

Image: The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming graphics card showcasing its customizable ARGB LED lighting.

3. Configuració i instal·lació

3.1. Què hi ha a la caixa

• EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming Graphics Card
• Guia d'instal·lació
• Retention Bracket (for select chassis to prevent GPU sag)

Image: The EVGA Installation Guide and the included retention bracket, designed to support the graphics card and prevent sag.

3.2. Requisits del sistema

• Placa mare compatible amb PCI Express amb una ranura gràfica x16 de doble amplada.
• Minimum 750W or greater power supply with three available 8-pin PCIe power connectors.
• Memòria de sistema (RAM) mínima de 10 GB.
• Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit or Linux 64-bit operating system.
• Internet connection for driver installation and software updates.

3.3. Instal·lació de maquinari

1. Prepareu el vostre sistema: Apagueu l'ordinador i desconnecteu tots els cables. Obriu la carcassa de l'ordinador.
2. Localitza la ranura PCIe: Identifica una ranura PCI Express x16 disponible a la placa base.
3. Treure les cobertes de les ranures: Remove the two or three slot covers from the back of your computer case corresponding to the PCIe slot.
4. Instal·leu la targeta gràfica: Carefully align the graphics card with the PCIe slot and press down firmly until it is securely seated. Ensure the PCIe retention clip locks into place.
5. Targeta segura: Feu servir cargols per fixar la targeta gràfica a la carcassa de l'ordinador.
6. Connectar l'alimentació: Connect three 8-pin PCIe power connectors from your power supply to the graphics card. Ensure all connections are firm.
7. Install Retention Bracket (Optional): If your chassis supports it and you experience GPU sag, install the provided retention bracket as per the separate instructions.
8. Tanca el cas: Tanqueu la carcassa de l'ordinador i torneu a connectar tots els cables.

3.4. Instal·lació de programari i controladors

1. Encès: Enceneu l'ordinador.
2. Instal·leu els controladors: Download the latest graphics drivers from the official NVIDIA weblloc (nvidia.com/drivers) or the EVGA weblloc (evga.com/drivers). Seguiu les instruccions que apareixen a la pantalla per a la instal·lació.
3. Install EVGA Precision X1: For advanced monitoring, overclocking, and ARGB LED control, download and install EVGA Precision X1 software from the EVGA weblloc.

4. Funcionament de la targeta gràfica

Your EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra is designed for high-performance computing tasks, including:

• Jocs: Enjoy the latest titles with high frame rates and advanced graphics features like Ray Tracing.
• Creació de continguts: Accelerate video editing, 3D rendering, and graphic design workflows.
• Transmissió en temps real: Utilize NVIDIA's NVENC encoder for efficient, high-quality game streaming with minimal performance impact.

Use EVGA Precision X1 to monitor GPU temperatures, adjust fan curves, and customize the ARGB LED lighting to match your system's aesthetic.

5. Manteniment

• Eliminació de pols: Regularly clean dust from the graphics card fans and heatsink using compressed air. Ensure the system is powered off before cleaning.
• Actualitzacions de controladors: Keep your graphics drivers updated to ensure optimal performance and compatibility with new games and applications.
• Monitorització del programari: Use EVGA Precision X1 to monitor temperatures and fan speeds. Ensure fans are operating correctly and temperatures remain within safe limits during heavy loads.
• Flux d'aire del sistema: Maintain good airflow within your PC case to prevent heat buildup, which can affect GPU performance and longevity.

6. Solució De Problemes

• Sense pantalla/Pantalla negra:
  • Assegureu-vos que la targeta gràfica estigui completament col·locada a la ranura PCIe.
  • Verify all PCIe power connectors are securely attached.
  • Comproveu que el cable del monitor estigui connectat a la targeta gràfica, no al port gràfic integrat de la placa base.
• Problemes de rendiment/FPS baixos:
  • Assegureu-vos que tingueu instal·lats els controladors gràfics més recents.
  • Check GPU temperatures using monitoring software; overheating can cause performance throttling.
  • Verifiqueu que la vostra font d'alimentació compleixi amb els requisits mínims de wattstage requirement (750W recommended).
  • Tanca les aplicacions de fons innecessàries.
• Fan Noise/Ticking:
  • Inspect fans for any obstructions (e.g., loose cables).
  • Adjust fan curves in EVGA Precision X1 to find a balance between cooling and noise.
• GPU Sag:
  • Utilize the included retention bracket or a third-party GPU support bracket to prevent the card from bending under its own weight.

7. Especificacions

8. Garantia i Suport

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official EVGA website or contact EVGA customer service directly. It is recommended to register your product upon purchase to facilitate any future support needs.

Suport d'EVGA Weblloc: evga.com/support