ASUS Tuf RTX 3080Ti 12GTUF Graphics Card Installation Guide

: June 9, 2024
: Asus

Table of Contents

A. Graphics Card Installation
B. Connecting display devices
C. Driver installation
Safety information
Appendix
ASUS Contact Information
Service and Support
References
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ASUS Tuf RTX 3080Ti 12GTUF Graphics Card Installation Guide

NOTE: The illustrations in this document are for your reference only, they may not be of the same model as the one you purchased.

A. Graphics Card Installation

Make sure your computer is completely unplugged from the power source, then remove the chassis cover and locate an open motherboard PCIe slot.
Remove chassis rear expansion slot covers according to the needs of your graphics card.
Insert the graphics card into the motherboard PCIe slot until a click is heard.
Secure the graphics card to the chassis with the required number of screws.
If your graphics card features auxiliary power connector(s), connect the PCIe power connectors from the power supply unit (PSU) to the graphics card. If your graphics card features an additional power adapter cable please make sure to use the adapter cable to connect the graphics card and the PSU.
Make sure to connect the display device to the graphics card.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT! Please use separate PCIe cables for each graphics card power connection. Using both ends of a PCIe splitter-cable may cause damage.

B. Connecting display devices

Using any compatible cable, connect your display device to the graphics card.
Connecting display devices

C. Driver installation

Visit the ASUS support site at: https://www.asus.com/support/.
Download and install the latest driver.

Safety information

Electrical safety

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing devices on your motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperature. Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Appendix

Notices
FCC Compliance Information

Responsible Party: Asus Computer International
Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

EU RoHS
This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35.

India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity
ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Regulations. Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at: https://www.asus.com/support/

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: https://www.asus.com/support/.

ASUS Contact Information

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Global Website: https://www.asus.com

Authorized representative in United Kingdom: ASUSTEK (UK) LIMITED
Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL , England, United Kingdom

Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH
Address: Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany

ASUS GLOBAL. PTE. LTD
Address: 15A Changi Business Park Central 1 #05-01 Eightrium @ Changi Business Park Singapore, 486035 Singapore