GTX1060O6GSI - Graphic card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Graphics Card
Brand	ASUS
Model	GTX1060O6GSI
Video Memory	6 GB GDDR5
Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x16
GPU Clock (Boost)	Up to 1771 MHz (OC Mode)
Memory Clock	8008 MHz
Memory Bus	192 bits
Video Outputs	1x DVI-D, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.4
Maximum Resolution	7680 x 4320
Recommended PSU	500 W
Power Connectors	1 x 8-pin
Dimensions	241 x 129 x 42 mm
Weight	800 g
Cooling System	Dual Fan with 0 dB Technology
Included Software	ASUS GPU Tweak II, XSplit Gamecaster
Key Features	Overclocking, monitoring, gaming profiles, Gaming Booster
System Compatibility	Windows 10/8/8.1/7 (32/64-bit)
Maintenance and Cleaning	Regular dusting with compressed air, avoid moisture
Safety	Turn off power before handling, electrostatic discharge protection
Spare Parts and Repairability	Replaceable fans and thermal paste, ASUS support
General Information	3-year warranty, 120 W TDP consumption

Frequently Asked Questions - GTX1060O6GSI ASUS

How to install the GTX1060O6GSI graphics card?

Insert the card into the PCIe x16 slot, connect the 8-pin power connector, then install the driver from the CD or ASUS website.

What to do if the screen stays black after installation?

Check that the card is fully inserted, the power supply is connected, and the monitor is connected to the card's output.

How to use GPU Tweak II to overclock?

Launch GPU Tweak II, switch to Professional Mode, adjust GPU frequency and voltage, then click Apply. Monitor temperatures.

What profile modes are available?

GPU Tweak II offers OC Mode, Gaming Mode, Silent Mode, and customizable My Profile.

Does the Gaming Booster function improve performance?

Yes, it disables Windows visual effects and unnecessary services to free up CPU and memory resources.

How to update the VBIOS or driver?

In GPU Tweak II, go to Live Update to check for updates. You can choose to download and install automatically or manually.

Why isn't the fan spinning?

The 0 dB technology stops the fans below 50°C. This is normal. They start automatically when temperature rises.

What power supply is recommended?

ASUS recommends a 500 W minimum PSU with an 8-pin connector.

Can I use XSplit with this card?

Yes, GPU Tweak II integrates launching XSplit Gamecaster to stream and record your games.

How to clean the graphics card?

Use compressed air to remove dust from fans and heatsink. Avoid any liquid and disassemble only if necessary.

USER MANUAL GTX1060O6GSI ASUS

ASUS GPU Tweak II User Manual

Q10790

First Edition

August 2015

Contents

English....3

Traditional Chinese 14

Simplified Chinese 25

French 36

Japanese 47

Italian 58

Russian....69

Czech....80

Dutch 91

Greek.... 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 TweakII 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 to automatically or manually turn off Windows® services or processes.

- System Services setting: Lets you to 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