1. Nhanganyaya
This manual provides essential information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition graphics card. Please read this guide thoroughly before proceeding with installation to ensure proper setup and optimal performance.
2. Chigadzirwa Pamusoroview
The NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition is a high-performance graphics card designed for demanding gaming and professional applications. It features advanced NVIDIA Turing architecture, real-time ray tracing, and AI-enhanced graphics.

Mufananidzo 2.1: Mberi view of the NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition graphics card, showcasing its dual-fan cooling system and sleek design.
3. Package Zviri mukati
Iva nechokwadi chekuti zvinhu zvese zvakanyorwa pazasi zviripo mupakeji yechigadzirwa chako:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Graphics Kadhi
- DisplayPort to DVI Dongle
- Quick Start Guide

Figure 3.1: The retail packaging for the NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition, indicating the product inside.
4. System Zvinodiwa
Before installing the graphics card, ensure your system meets the following minimum requirements:
- PCI Express-inoenderana mamaboard ine imwe mbiri-yakafara x16 giraidhi slot
- Two 8-pin power connectors
- Minimum 650 W or greater system power supply
- 1.5 GB yenzvimbo inowanikwa yakaoma-dhisiki
- 8 GB system memory (16 GB recommended)
- Operating System: Linux, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 10 (Anniversary update or higher)
- Internet connection for driver installation and updates

Figure 4.1: The back of the product box, detailing minimum system requirements and support information.
5. Kuiswa
Follow these steps to install your NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition graphics card:
- Kugadzirira: Dzima komputa yako wobvisa waya dzese. Vhura bhokisi rekombuta yako.
- Bvisa Old Graphics Card (kana iripo): If you have an existing graphics card, carefully remove it by unscrewing its retention bracket and releasing chibatiso chePCIe slot.
- Isa Kadhi Idzva reMifananidzo: Align the NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Ti with an available PCI Express x16 slot on your motherboard. Press down firmly until the card is securely seated and the PCIe slot latch engages.
- Chengetedza Kadhi: Use screws to fasten the graphics card's retention bracket to your computer case.
- Batanidza Simba: Connect two 8-pin PCIe power cables from your power supply to the corresponding power connectors on the graphics card.
- Vhara Nyaya uye Batanidza Peripherals: Close your computer case, reconnect all cables (monitor, power, etc.), and power on your computer.
- Isa Madhiraivha: Once your operating system loads, download and install the latest drivers from the official NVIDIA websaiti (www.geforce.com/drivers).

Mufananidzo 5.1: Rutivi view of the graphics card, highlighting the two 8-pin power connectors required for operation.

Mufananidzo 5.2: Kumashure view of the graphics card, showing the various display output ports including DisplayPort and HDMI.
6. Kushanda
After successful installation and driver setup, your NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition is ready for use. Ensure your display is connected to one of the card's output ports. For optimal performance, regularly update your graphics drivers through the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software or the NVIDIA website.
Monitor your card's performance and temperature using third-party utilities if desired. Adjusting in-game graphics settings will impact performance and visual quality.
7. Kuchengeta
Proper maintenance can extend the lifespan and maintain the performance of your graphics card:
- Kubvisa Dust: Nguva nenguva chenesa guruva kubva kune mafeni uye heatsink uchishandisa compressed mweya. Ita shuwa kuti komputa yadzimwa uye kuburitswa isati yachenesa.
- Kuyerera kwemhepo: Ensure adequate airflow within your computer case to prevent overheating. Keep the area around your computer clear of obstructions.
- Zvigadziriso zvemutyairi: Chengetedza madhiraivha ako emifananidzo achivandudzwa kuti ubatsirwe nekuvandudzwa kwebasa uye kugadziriswa kwezvikanganiso.
8. Kugadzirisa matambudziko
Kana ukasangana nematambudziko nekadhi rako remifananidzo, funga nezvematanho anotevera ekugadzirisa matambudziko:
- Hapana Kubuda
- Ita shuwa kuti tambo yekutarisa yakabatana zvakachengeteka kune ese ari maviri giraidhi kadhi uye yekutarisa.
- Verify that the graphics card is fully seated in the PCIe slot and that all power cables are connected.
- Edza netambo yekuratidzira yakasiyana kana monitor kana zvichiita.
- Nyaya dzemutyairi:
- If you experience crashes or poor performance, try reinstalling the latest drivers from the NVIDIA website.
- Use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) in Safe Mode to completely remove old drivers before installing new ones.
- Kupisa zvakanyanya:
- Check fan operation on the graphics card.
- Ensure your computer case has sufficient airflow and is free of dust.
- Monitor temperatures using software utilities.
- Kusagadzikana kweSystem:
- Ensure your power supply meets the minimum wattage chinodiwa.
- Check for conflicts with other hardware components.
For further assistance, refer to the NVIDIA support resources mentioned in the Warranty and Support section.
9. Zvinotsanangurwa
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Model Number | 900-1G150-2530-000 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
| Graphics RAM Kukura | 11 GB |
| Vhidhiyo Output Interface | DisplayPort |
| Product Dimensions | 10.5 x 1.75 x 4.55 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.51 makirogiramu |
| Zuva Rokutanga Kuwanikwa | Gumiguru 3, 2018 |
10. Warranty uye Tsigiro
Your NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition graphics card comes with a three-year warranty from NVIDIA.
Zvishandiso Zvekutsigira:
- Ruzivo rwewaranti: Kuti uwane yakadzama waranti mitemo uye mamiriro, shanya www.nvidia.com/warranty.
- Product Support: For technical assistance, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides, visit www.nvidia.com/support.
- Kudhawunirodha Mutyairi: Obtain the latest drivers and software for your graphics card at www.geforce.com/drivers.
- Bata Rutsigiro: NVIDIA offers phone, email, and live chat support. Refer to the NVIDIA support websaiti kuti uwane ruzivo rwakanangana nedunhu rako.





