Once you’re into the SPECTRA sub-menu, click DEFAULT at the bottom to reset the lighting back to default (should be a solid blue color). Continue to try the process here and there until a successful flash. But unfortunately Spectra has greyed itself out again. I recently purchased a ZOTAC GTX 1080 Ti AMP Extreme Core Edition. When I first installed it in my PC, the Spectra RGB controls were fully functional. Close all other actively running programs and any programs running in the background. Open Apps wechat and Scan the above QR code. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.reddit.com/r/ZOTAC/comments/80eual/zotac_1080ti_amp_edition_no_led_functionality/duv1501/. Upon load, FireStorm should pop-up a prompt advising that there is a Firmware update available (see below), Go ahead and click on YES, INSTALL UPDATE. Wait 30 seconds to allow all the residual power in the system to clear. We believe that due to the many different types of system configurations out there, the fix to this issue will vary. After a shutdown, the lighting is still working. FireStorm ver 3.0.0.018E for 30 series and RGB Update . For some, using DDU and installing the latest drivers fixes the issue. Any advice for next steps? Press J to jump to the feed. Update: I didn't think to try the fix again since it didn't work last time. Switch the PSU switch back on and power on the system. Double click on the FireStorm executable file to begin the installation. This would be a show stopping fault requiring RMA and purchase of a different model or brand if I hadn't been able to work around it with a new fan profile using the Zotac Firestorm … Do not do anything else on the system. Please reach out to the Technical Support team. I don't want to complain here I'll admit I knew before I purchased this card that people had issues with the 20 series however I wanted to give zotac a chance since I've never bought any product from them before so I thought why not? Retry the flash. I recently purchased a ZOTAC GTX 1080 Ti AMP Extreme Core Edition. 2020.10.23 1:15 PM . Click on the X on the top right corner to close the pop-up. When I first installed it in my PC, the Spectra RGB controls were fully functional. So I stopped using this as it did not work at all. Now double click on the FireStorm icon on your desktop again to re-open FireStorm. You are in the right place if this is the first time you've ever owned/used a ZOTAC/ZOTAC GAMING graphics card and would like to know how to get the most out of your card. Your card may already have the latest Firmware, Try clicking on the SPECTRA on the top right corner if you can access it. Switch off the power supply on the PSU to off to completely cut off power. But I just tried it on a whim after the fresh installation of the driver and firestorm and it worked! Go ahead and click on KEEP ANYWAYS to continue and complete the download. Some have actually uninstalled the drivers, removed the card physically (while disconnecting the PSU connectors), then plugged everything back in - and it worked. (If your PSU does not have a switch, simply disconnect the power plug from your PSU), Ensure the SPECTRA lighting slider/switch is toggled ON (as shown below). If the above does not work, shutdown the system, switch off the power supply on the PSU to off to completely cut off power. For others, using the "fix" tool did the trick. 2019.09.08 6:00 PM . Welcome to the official ZOTAC subreddit! You should now be able to click on the SPECTRA menu on the right. Display resolution and setting is beyond the working range of the LCD display monitor. The Display Card is not seated properly in the motherboard expansion slot. Once downloaded, unzip the file. Retry, Power down the system. Unfortunately Spectra is still greyed out and the lighting is still not functioning :(. I am located in Canada. I have also tried using the "fix" tool linked here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ZOTAC/comments/80eual/zotac_1080ti_amp_edition_no_led_functionality/duv1501/, But unfortunately it did not work. Perhaps in your case, can you try the physical removal of the card? Discuss all things ZOTAC and ZOTAC GAMING, from Mini PCs to graphics cards and MEK gaming systems to Esports with the ZOTAC CUP. The card works great otherwise, I have the same card and had the same issue. - The BIOS upgrade to increase the Power Limit to 105% worked like a charm. We are finding that this issue is extremely random. But after shutting down and starting up my PC again, Spectra appears greyed out in Firestorm. ZOTAC RTX 2080 TI AMP EXTREME EDITION Spectra not working Honestly I don't know where to start. FireStorm ver 3.0.0.018E for 30 series and RGB Update, This guide will help those users affected with a ZOTAC GAMING 3080 Trinity / 3080 Trinity OC / 3090 Trinity where the RGB lighting on the card has stopped working (shows no lighting) (see below example), Download the latest FireStorm for 30 Series GPUs (currently ver 3.0.0.018E), Go here to grab and download it - https://www.zotac.com/news/quick-guide-firestorm. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I just tried uninstalling all drivers and zotac software, physically disconnecting and removing the card. Ensure you have the FireStorm for 30 series version 3.0.0.018E or later. re installing the drivers did it for me. Thanks for the response! - The Firmware upgrade using the Firestorm app v3.0.0.018E didn't work for me after trying a gazillion times in various ways. This guide will help those users affected with a ZOTAC GAMING 3080 Trinity / 3080 Trinity OC / 3090 Trinity where the RGB lighting on the card has stopped working (shows no lighting) (see below example) Hello new users! Multiple attempts may be needed. (the switch directly below the word SPECTRA), There is no manual process to invoke the Firmware Update prompt. On Google Chrome it warns the file may not be safe. For some users, the extreme process of installing the GPU on a different system with a Fresh Install of Windows 10 worked for them when the above other suggestions did not. Upon completion or a successful firmware update you should see the following prompt. Switch the PSU switch back on and power on the system. Very annoying and will eventually put unnecessary wear on the fans. If you can, toggle on the RGB lighting. A Quick Guide to FireStorm . (If your PSU does not have a switch, simply disconnect the power plug from your PSU). https://www.zotac.com/news/quick-guide-firestorm. ii) The signal cable between the Display Card and the display monitor is not well attached. Once the install has completed, click on the FireStorm icon on the desktop to run the program. Once you’re into the SPECTRA sub-menu, click DEFAULT at the bottom to reset the lighting back to default (a solid blue color). Wait 30 seconds to allow all the residual power in the system to clear. I never get the prompt for a Firmware Update, The lighting is acting crazy after a successful firmware update, The lighting is still off after a successful firmware update. - The unofficial … Use the Contact Us form on the SUPPORT page of zotac.com, Other programs may be interfering in the update process. Sit and wait as the process completes. I'd really like to get my RGB lighting back to complete the look of my new build. On some browsers, you may receive a warning that the file is not safe such. But after shutting down and starting up my PC again, Spectra appears greyed out in Firestorm. I have tried using DDU to do a clean install of the latest driver from Nvidia in conjunction with the latest version of Firestorm from ZOTAC's website.