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Nvidia GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 970 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
GEFORCE GTX 980 INSTALLATION GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GeForce Express Software Installtion 11 Driver Installation 13
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 15 Enabling/Disabling SLI 16
Enabling Audio Over HDMI 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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Minimum System Requirements
> Motherboard
PCI Express
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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
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Microsoft Windows 8, 32-bit or 64-bit
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Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit
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Linux, 32-bit or 64-bit
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FreeBSD 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
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:
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GeForce Experience Software For other operating systems and to keep your drivers current, visit www.nvidia.com/drivers and download the latest drivers
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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
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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
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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