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2019/08/28 13:58:26 (permalink)
Hey guys, I know this isn't a EVGA card, but this forum has a lot of really knowledgeable people so I hope y'all can help me out:
 
I've got a super weird blue LED lighting up at the bottom rear of the card. Very awkward spot, even for a debugging LED, so I'm wondering what it is even for?
 
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    Re: Zotac GTX 1080, weird blue LED light I've never seen before 2019/08/28 15:45:23 (permalink)
    Is it always on or is it a blinking light?

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    Re: Zotac GTX 1080, weird blue LED light I've never seen before 2019/08/28 16:23:49 (permalink)
    That's just moonlight reflecting off a weather balloon.
                                    
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    Re: Zotac GTX 1080, weird blue LED light I've never seen before 2019/08/28 16:37:42 (permalink)
    Since it it right next to the PCIe power connectors I would suspect it is a power good light for the PCIe power to the card but don't quote me on that :)
     
    Your card looks like the GTX 1080 AMP! Edition and looking at their website and manual for that card, there is no mention what that light means.
     
    You would have to contact Zotac support for an answer to what it is or someone on this forum with the same card could let you know for sure.

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    Re: Zotac GTX 1080, weird blue LED light I've never seen before 2019/08/28 17:15:10 (permalink)
    Thanks guys.
     
    It isn't flashing it's a solid blue. Turns on and stays on when the system is on, and turns off when the system is off.
     
    And it is hard to see from the picture, but it's way in back, polar opposite of where the PCI-E LED is. That camera angle is the only way I can actually see it, any other way and it is invisible.
     
    Ok I'll contact Zotac.

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    Re: Zotac GTX 1080, weird blue LED light I've never seen before 2019/08/28 17:50:56 (permalink)
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    Thanks guys.
     
    It isn't flashing it's a solid blue. Turns on and stays on when the system is on, and turns off when the system is off.
     
    And it is hard to see from the picture, but it's way in back, polar opposite of where the PCI-E LED is. That camera angle is the only way I can actually see it, any other way and it is invisible.
     
    Ok I'll contact Zotac.


     
    I believe it's an indicator that the card is working properly.

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    Re: Zotac GTX 1080, weird blue LED light I've never seen before 2019/08/28 20:23:45 (permalink)
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    Thanks guys.
     
    It isn't flashing it's a solid blue. Turns on and stays on when the system is on, and turns off when the system is off.
     
    And it is hard to see from the picture, but it's way in back, polar opposite of where the PCI-E LED is. That camera angle is the only way I can actually see it, any other way and it is invisible.
     
    Ok I'll contact Zotac.


    Yeah, hard to tell from your pic as there is glare and reflections from your glass door on your case :)
     

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