Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
GEFORCE GTX 980 INSTALLATION GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
About This Guide 1
Minimum System Requirements 2
Unpacking 3
Equipment 3
Hardware Installation 5
Safety Instructions 5
Before You Begin 6
Installing the GeForce Graphics Card 6
Software Installation 11
GeForce Express Software Installtion 11
Driver Installation 13
Configuring SLI 15
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 15
Enabling/Disabling SLI 16
Configuring HDMI 17
Enabling Audio Over HDMI 17
Features 19
Compliances 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA®GeForce®
GTX 980 graphics card.
The GTX 980 is a powerful graphics card that
gives you the fast, smooth, quiet gaming you’re
looking for in all your favorite titles. With features
like GPU Boost 2.0, NVIDIA TXAA, and NVIDIA
PhysX, this graphics card will give you the best
your games have to offer.
Plus, with NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience built
right into its drivers, you can take advantage of
NVIDIA’s tens of thousands of hours of testing to
optimize your gameplay settings with one click.
About This Guide
This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of
the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphic card.
Note: It is important to register your product in order to
receive online and phone support. Consult the registration
card included in the retail packaging for more information on
registering your product.
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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 500 W or greater system power supply with two 6-pin
PCI Express supplementary power connectors.
>Operating System
zMicrosoft Windows 8, 32-bit or 64-bit
zMicrosoft Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit
zLinux, 32-bit or 64-bit
zFreeBSD x86
>System Memory
2 GB system memory (4 GB recommended)
>DVD-ROM drive or internet connection for driver installation
>300 MB of available hard disk space

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UNPACKING
UNPACKING
Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 980 graphics card, it is important to make
sure you meet all the system requirements listed
on page 2 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 GTX 980 graphics card box.
NVIDIA Driver Installation Disc
Contains:
• GeForce Experience Software
For other operating systems and to keep your
drivers current, visit www.nvidia.com/drivers
and download the latest drivers
• Digital version of this Manual and Driver
Quick Start Guide
Fast and easy steps to install the GeForce
graphics card.
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UNPACKING
 WELCOME
Registration Card
Register to gain priority access to online and
phone support.
GeForce GTX 980 Graphics Card
DisplayPort
Connector
HDMI
Connector
DVI
Connector
Two 6-Pin Connectors
SLI
Connector
DisplayPort
Connectors

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Installing the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics
card hardware involves opening up your
computer. Follow all of 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.
>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.
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