STRIXRX5802048SP8GGAMING - Graphic card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Graphics card
Brand	ASUS
Model	STRIXRX5802048SP8GGAMING (ROG Strix RX 580 8GB)
GPU	AMD Radeon RX 580
Video memory	8 GB GDDR5
Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x16
Base frequency	1360 MHz (Gaming mode)
Boost frequency	1380 MHz (OC mode)
Video outputs	1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x DVI-D
Recommended power supply	500 W
Power connectors	1 x PCIe 8-pin
Dimensions	298 x 134 x 52 mm
Weight	Approximately 1.2 kg
Cooling	Dual fan with 0 dB technology (fan stop at low load)
Bundled software	ASUS GPU Tweak II
Main functions	Overclocking, real-time monitoring, preset profiles (OC, Gaming, Silent), Gaming Booster
Lighting	Addressable RGB (Aura Sync)
Maintenance and cleaning	Use compressed air to dust the fans and radiator. Avoid liquids.
Safety	Discharge static electricity before handling. Do not touch energized printed circuit boards.
Spare parts and repairability	Replacement fans available, but replacement is complex. The card is not designed for easy user repair.
General information	ROG Strix series, released in 2017. Compatible with DirectX 12, Vulkan, OpenGL 4.6.

Frequently Asked Questions - STRIXRX5802048SP8GGAMING ASUS

How to install the ASUS STRIX RX 580 graphics card?

Turn off the computer, unplug the power supply, open the case, insert the card into the PCIe x16 slot, connect the PCIe 8-pin power connector, close the case, connect the monitor, and turn on. Install AMD drivers from the AMD website or the provided DVD.

What power supply is recommended for this card?

ASUS recommends a power supply of at least 500 W with a PCIe 8-pin connector. A quality power supply (80+ Bronze or better) is recommended for stability.

How to use GPU Tweak II to overclock the card?

Launch GPU Tweak II. In professional mode, you can adjust GPU frequency, voltage, and fan speed. Create a custom profile, apply settings, and test stability with a benchmark. Watch the temperature.

How to clean the graphics card?

Use compressed air to blow dust off the fans, radiator, and fins. Do not touch the fan blades. Avoid vacuum cleaners (static electricity). Never use liquids.

What video output ports are available?

The card has an HDMI 2.0b port, a DisplayPort 1.4, and a DVI-D. You can connect up to three displays simultaneously.

How to update the RX 580 drivers?

Download the latest drivers from the AMD website (Radeon Software) or use the Live Update tool in GPU Tweak II (requires internet connection). Uninstall old drivers with DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) for a clean installation.

What to do if the card is not detected by the computer?

Check that the card is fully inserted in the PCIe slot and the power connector is connected. Try another PCIe slot. Update the motherboard BIOS. Check Device Manager for an exclamation mark.

How to enable silent mode (0 dB)?

In GPU Tweak II, select the 'Silent Mode' profile or enable the '0 dB Fan' option (fan stop at low temperature). Fans stop below 55°C for inaudible operation.

Can I replace a defective fan?

Yes, replacement fans are available (ASUS model). Replacement requires unscrewing the shroud and disconnecting the connector. Be careful, this may void the warranty if done improperly.

Is the card compatible with DirectX 12?

Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 580 supports DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12_0) and Vulkan. It is also compatible with OpenGL 4.6 and AMD Mantle.

USER MANUAL STRIXRX5802048SP8GGAMING ASUS

ASUS GPU Tweak II User Manual

Q10790

First Edition

August 2015

Contents

English....3

繁體中文 14

简体中文 25

Français 36

日本語 47

Italiano 58

Русский....69

Čeština....80

Nederlands 91

Ελληνικά.... 102

Portuguese.... 113

Polish....124

Spanish.... 135

Ukrainian.... 146

German....157

Knowing GPU Tweak II

ASUS GPU Tweak II utility allows you to monitor and tweak the settings of your ASUS graphics card for optimal performance. It has two user interfaces, the Simple Mode and Professional Mode, that allow you to quickly monitor your preset and customized profiles, boost the GPU settings for your game-changing enjoyment, or do some advanced tweaking on the GPU settings for optimal performance.

ASUS GPU Tweak II includes these ASUS-exclusive preset power-saving and gaming profiles:

OC Mode

Silent Mode

Gaming Mode

My Profile

System requirements

• AMD 7000 Series GPU or higher • NVIDIA 600 Series GPU or higher • 32-/64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 / 8 / 8.1 / 7

Installing GPU Tweak II

1. Ensure that you have installed the ASUS graphics card and its driver. Refer to the ASUS graphics card user manual for details on installing its driver.
2. Locate the ASUS GPU Tweak II driver folder and double-click the setup.exe file to start the installation.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.

Launching GPU Tweak II

• Double-click the GPU Tweak icon on the desktop. - Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > GPU Tweak II to launch the program.

Simple Mode

Simple Mode provides you with a quick way to monitor your GPU settings in real-time, and tweak some system settings via Gaming Booster for your game-changing enjoyment.

Gaming Booster

Get that game-changing performance edge with Gaming Booster, which helps optimize your system for a seamless and faster game play in your computer games.

Gaming Booster offers you these three (3) functions:

• Visual Effects: Lets you turn off the Windows® visual effects to intensify the processor performance.
• System Services: Lets you automatically or manually turn off Windows® services or processes.

- System Services setting: Lets you manually choose the services or processes that you want to stop.

- System Memory defragmentation: Lets you rearrange and clean your system memory without closing any processes.

Professional Mode

Configure the GPU settings like a pro, and get the optimal performance from your ASUS Graphics card.

Configuring a profile

1. Select the profile that you want to configure.
2. Select the GPU setting, then key in your preferred value.
3. When done, click Apply

Adding a profile

1. Click + then assign the profile name.
2. Set your preferred values.
3. When done, click to save the profile.

Applying a profile

- Select the profile, then click to apply the profile.

Deleting a profile

- Select the profile, then click 📄 to delete the profile.

Getting the VGA info and Live Update

The Info screen provides you with information and live updates about your ASUS VGA card.

NOTE: Ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet to get the Live Update.

Launching XSplit

Install and launch XSplit Gamecaster from GPU Tweak II.

Using the Settings screen

The Settings screen allows you to configure the GPU Tweak II settings such as Main, Tuning Settings, Live Update, and Keyboard Shortcuts.

Main

From the Main settings, you can select any of these options on launching GPU Tweak II:

• Automatically launch GPU Tweak II or its Monitor panel on Windows® startup. - Minimize GPU Tweak II or its Monitor panel once launched. - Turn the notification window on/off.

Tuning Settings

From the Tuning Settings, you can select any of these options on applying the GPU Tweak II settings:

• Enhance the overclocking range. - Apply the settings on GPU Tweak startup.

Live Update

Receive notifications on the latest VBIOS and driver updates from Live Update. Configure and select the following Live Update options:

• Set the Update check frequency as to when you want to receive the Live Update. • Select any of the Live Update options:
• Download updates but let me choose whether to install them: Select this option to automatically download updates, and decide whether to manually install them.
• Download important updates but let me choose whether to install them: Select this option to automatically download critical updates, and decide whether to manually install them.
• Notify me but do not automatically download or install updates: Select this option to receive notifications only, and decide whether to manually download and install the updates.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Turn on/off the Keyboard Shortcuts to quickly show the main screen or apply some quick adjustments.

About GPU Tweak II

Expert Mode

Keyboard Shortcuts

About GPU Tweak II

Expert Mode

Live Update

Keyboard Shortcuts

Professional Mode

Keyboard Shortcuts

GPU Tweak II Overview

Professional Mode

Keyboard Shortcuts

Tuning Settings

Live Update

Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

Professional Mode

Professional Mode

Live Update

Keyboard Shortcuts

Professional Mode

Keyboard Shortcuts

GPU Tweak II Overview

Gaming Mode

My Profile

System Requirements

Professional Mode

Professional Mode

Professional Mode