Gawg36
First, sorry if I missed something, but about the above post #982. I have a comment to add.  You are correct that the presets are native to the precision software. You are also right where you said,
"EDIT: The change is to the curve utilized when you do not override the default curve with a software based preset or manual user based curve."
 
But there is one caveat (unless that's already been dealt with.)
Precision presets are based on temperature to fan %. We all know that. But, one thing. In the new vBios the same % of fan doesn't equal the same speed in RPM. This is more apparent the higher the temp.
 
For example, simply put, Old vBios 70c = x %. New vBios it is now different. New vBios 70c = y %. Correct?
 
Feel free to flame if I am totally wrong. Just be sure to explain why.
 

TrantaLocked
I'm getting occasional artifacting in videos, not the previous bug with chrome with black pixels, this time it's more of a mess. Started happening after i updated to the latest VBIOS, but not sure if it's because of the VBIOS or something else. 

darkheran

emsir

EilonW
this is the problem, i dont know which bios am i the primary or the secondary
as i said im a bit newbie in this, so excuse me on this one 

It clearly says Primary and Secondary. You should look for your card numbers ie:1070 FTW 6272 kR or

RKarov

delicieuxz
I am also wondering about any specific information pertaining to potential performance degradation, or loss of GPU life, due to running a card for a few months without proper thermal protection.

Same here I never OCed or used benchmark tools and my case has pretty good cooling so I hope that my GTX 1080 FTW will not die soon after my 3 year warranty expires.  My reference GTX 680's are still working to this day.  I feel that although I did not have crashes or freezing that my cards lifespan is now shortened.

If your card is mailfunction within 2 years it will be replaced with a new card. That is, if you havn't overclocked it. If you Overclock it is on your own risk. ,

I think he means which BIOS he is currently running. The switch on the 1080 FTW actually says Master/Slave which of course applied to Primary/Secondary

DeathAngel74

Gawg36
Quick question about thermal conductivity pads for FTW.
I have already got two brands of both 1mm and 2mm.
 
1mm = A. 5.0w/mk    B. 2.0W/m.k -  A. = Brand 1.   B. = Brand 2.
 
2mm = A. 5.0w/mk      B. 2.0W/mk.     Same as above.  A. is Brand 1.   B. is brand 2.
 
These are Japanese brands probably only sold in Japan. If you wonder why I am asking this it is because, I'm not really sure when the pads from EVGA will arrive. I may do it with my own pads.

 
I ended up using Fujipoly 17W/mK pads and Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut-12.5W/mK paste.
 
 

DeathAngel74
You could check Fujipoly Japan site. The mod isn't that hard to do. I usually change TIM on new cards. Working too many hours and being too lazy mostly. Finally got around to it, didn't take long at all.

Xfade81

DeathAngel74
You could check Fujipoly Japan site. The mod isn't that hard to do. I usually change TIM on new cards. Working too many hours and being too lazy mostly. Finally got around to it, didn't take long at all.

I tested using 17w/mk on a blazing laptop gpu once, (they get much hotter by default, hp laptop, where you need to use them for the gap) to compare with 8w/mk i had laying around. There was no difference. He should be fine with 5. It's what you're likely to get anyway via EVGA. If at all, he could compromise and get 9. There tends to be a price difference.
Thermal paste for the gpu is where it does help to get the better one.

DeathAngel74
IF you already have some pads, use the 5W/mK. Don't waste your money, lol.

SuchyWladziu
Ok got problem now. I try to update my gtx 1080 ftw on my first bios. I run the file, everything pass in this black window i so go restart computer to be sure than everything is alright. Now i can`t log in to windows with primary bios. Now i am using secondary bios.
There is any way to update primary bios again but from secondary bios?

Inferion

Troyhe98
Just updated the BIOS on the slave and when my computer restarted my screen is black at the bottom and while lines at the bios boots. I tried moving back to the master and have the same thing! Please help. FYI, these cards are running in SLI.

Did you try to disable Nvidia drivers?
And if your flashing your vBios. I prefer 1 card at a time.
 
Been doing vBios flash on my previous cards but 1 card at a time instead on SLI mode.

SuchyWladziu

Avolate

SuchyWladziu
Ok got problem now. I try to update my gtx 1080 ftw on my first bios. I run the file, everything pass in this black window i so go restart computer to be sure than everything is alright. Now i can`t log in to windows with primary bios. Now i am using secondary bios.
There is any way to update primary bios again but from secondary bios?

 
  You can try to go back to master and see if it did the same thing it did to me.  It might load up on Master showing the old BIOS.
 
  You check the bios by going to Nvidia control panel / view / system information.  

Well i try but my master (primary) bios is brake all the time. Here is video what happen when i use master bios:
 
There is freez and some "pulse" with white light ;/ 

EVGA_JacobF
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080/1070/1060 BIOS Update
 
Updates: 

• Updated fan curve for reduced PWM temperature

 

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Q. Do I need to reapply this update every time I update a driver or reinstall the O.S.? 
A. This update is attached to the card, no matter where it goes. If you update the driver, the EVGA BIOS update is still applied. 
 
Q. How can I tell what version I firmware I currently have? 
A. There are multiple ways to do this, one way is to right click on desktop and go to NVIDIA control panel. Click on Help, then System Information. Scroll to the bottom of the Details window and it will show your "Video BIOS version". 
 
Q. I just bought my card, will it have this updated firmware? 
A. Chances are yes, as new firmware is released, new products shipping from EVGA will also have this firmware version applied. 
 
Q. How do I apply the BIOS to both cards on an SLI system?
A. On SLI systems the BIOS is automatically applied to both cards.
 
Q. I have an AMD chipset motherboard, and the flash is not completing. What do I do?
A. Please contact , this will require a special update.
 
Q. The Flash is not completing.
A. Try running the executable as adminstrator (right click run as admin) if still not working, please contact us at  
 

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Windows (64bit) Installation

• Download the correct .zip file below for your graphics card below. ENSURE THE PART NUMBER MATCHES.

• Extract the files to a location on disk.
• Make sure no programs are running in the background, and double click update.exe.
• Press "Y" to begin the update.
• DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR RESET DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS!
• After update, restart PC.

 
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 (For Dual BIOS cards, card must be set to BIOS that is being flashed):

• 08G-P4-6181-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 ACX 3.0 - Primary BIOS Coming Soon
• 08G-P4-6183-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC ACX 3.0 -   
  
• 08G-P4-6284-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW DT ACX 3.0 - Primary BIOS Coming Soon
• 08G-P4-6286-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW ACX 3.0 - |
• 08G-P4-6384-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 CLASSIFIED DT ACX 3.0 - Primary BIOS Coming Soon | Secondary BIOS Coming Soon
• 08G-P4-6386-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 CLASSIFIED ACX 3.0 - | Secondary BIOS Coming Soon

 
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 (For Dual BIOS cards, card must be set to BIOS that is being flashed):

• 08G-P4-5171-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 ACX 3.0 Black Edition - Primary BIOS Coming Soon
• 08G-P4-5173-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC ACX 3.0 Black Edition -
• 08G-P4-6171-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 ACX 3.0 - Primary BIOS Coming Soon
• 08G-P4-6173-KR/KB - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC ACX 3.0 - 
  
• 08G-P4-6274-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 FTW DT ACX 3.0 -  Primary BIOS Coming Soon | Secondary BIOS Coming Soon
• 08G-P4-6276-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 FTW ACX 3.0 -  |

 
 

EVGA GeForce GTX 1080/1070 PWM Operating Temperature Update
 
11/1/2016 - Recently, it was reported from several sources, that the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW PWM and memory temperature is running warmer than expected during Furmark (an extreme stress utility).
 
EVGA has investigated these reports and after extensive testing, below are our findings:

• On ACX 3.0, EVGA focused on GPU temperature and the lowest acoustic levels possible. Running Furmark, the GPU is around 70C +/- and the fan speed is running approximately 30% duty cycle or lower.
• However, during recent testing, the thermal temperature of the PWM and memory, in extreme circumstances, was marginally within spec and needed to be addressed.

Conclusion: EVGA offers full warranty support on its products, with cross-ship RMA*, and stands behind its products and commitment to our customers.
 
To resolve this, EVGA will be offering a VBIOS update, which adjusts the fan-speed curve to ensure sufficient cooling of all components across all operating temperatures.  This VBIOS will be released in the next few days and users can download it and update their cards directly.   This update resolves the potential thermal issues that have been reported, and ensures the card maintains safe operating temperatures.
 
For those users who want additional cooling beyond the VBIOS update, EVGA has optional thermal pads available.  This update is not required, however; EVGA will make it available free of charge to any customer who is interested. To request the thermal pad kit, please visit  
 
Any customer who is not comfortable performing the recommended VBIOS update, may request a warranty cross-shipment* to exchange the product to EVGA for an updated replacement.
All graphics cards shipped from EVGA after 11/1/2016 will have the VBIOS update applied.
 
*The EVGA EAR(Advanced RMA Program) and Cross Shipping options are available in the Continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland.  EVGA offers Standard RMA replacement options in the Middle East, Africa, India or outside of the before mentioned supported areas.
 
FAQ
 
Q. Which cards are supported by these updates?
A. EVGA ACX 3.0 GeForce GTX 1080, 1070 or 1060 cards with the following part numbers:

 
*Founders Edition, Blower type, HYBRID, and HYDRO COPPER cards do not need these updates.
 
Q. If my Graphics Card is not an ACX 3.0 design is it affected?
A. No, all other GPUs sold by EVGA including Founders Edition, Blower type, HYBRID, and HYDRO COPPER editions are unaffected.

 

Q. Does the VBIOS fix the temperature issues?
A. Yes, the VBIOS update will fix the temperature issues.
 
Q. Is my card damaged from running at a higher temperature?
A. No, but should any future warranty service be needed, EVGA stands behind its products.
 
Q. What happens if my card is accidentally damaged during the optional thermal pad installation?
A. EVGA will stand behind its customers with full warranty and cross-shipment.*
 
Q. What if I am not comfortable updating my VBIOS?
A. While EVGA has very user friendly ways to update VBIOS’s, if you still do not feel comfortable, we will support you with and advanced RMA and ship you a replacement card with the latest VBIOS.  

• 08G-P4-6276-KR - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 FTW ACX 3.0 -  |