GTX1060O3GLOL - Graphic card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Graphics card
Brand	ASUS
Model	GTX1060O3GLOL
Graphics processor	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GDDR5
GPU frequency (OC mode)	1759 MHz (Boost) / 1569 MHz (Base)
GPU frequency (Gaming mode)	1721 MHz (Boost) / 1531 MHz (Base)
Video memory	3GB GDDR5
Memory interface	192-bit
Video outputs	1 x DVI-D, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
Recommended PSU	400 W
Power connector	1 x 6-pin PCIe
Dimensions	240 x 130 x 40 mm
Weight	500g
Included software	ASUS GPU Tweak II (Simple and Professional modes)
Performance profiles	OC mode, Gaming mode, Silent mode
Software features	Gaming Booster, real-time monitoring, overclocking, live update
Maintenance and cleaning	Dust regularly with a soft cloth or compressed air. Avoid moisture.
Safety	Disconnect power before handling. Follow ESD precautions.
Spare parts and repairability	Removable fan for cleaning. No other user-repairable parts.

Frequently Asked Questions - GTX1060O3GLOL ASUS

How to install the ASUS GTX1060O3GLOL graphics card?

Insert the card into the PCIe x16 slot of your motherboard, connect the 6-pin power cable, then install the latest NVIDIA drivers from the official website or the provided CD.

What are the available performance profiles?

The profiles are: OC mode (maximum overclocking), Gaming mode (balanced performance) and Silent mode (reduced fan speed).

How to use the GPU Tweak II software?

Download and install GPU Tweak II from the ASUS website. Launch it to access Simple mode (quick monitoring) or Professional mode (advanced settings like voltage and frequency).

What power supply is recommended for this card?

ASUS recommends a power supply of at least 400W with a 6-pin PCIe connector.

Can I connect multiple monitors?

Yes, the card has three outputs: DVI-D, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4, allowing you to connect up to 3 monitors simultaneously.

How to clean the graphics card?

Turn off the computer and unplug it. Use compressed air to dust the heatsink and fans. Avoid liquids.

What to do if the screen remains black after installation?

Check that the card is fully seated in the PCIe slot, that the power cable is connected, and that the monitor is connected to the card's output (not the motherboard). Try resetting the BIOS.

Is it possible to overclock this card?

Yes, via GPU Tweak II. Gradually increase the GPU and memory frequency, then test stability with a benchmark. Monitor temperatures.

How to update the driver?

Use the Live Update option in GPU Tweak II or download drivers from the NVIDIA website. Restart after installation.

Does this card support virtual reality?

Yes, the GeForce GTX 1060 is VR Ready certified and compatible with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets.

USER MANUAL GTX1060O3GLOL 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.

Enable/disable fan rotation (0dB Fan)* * Appears only on an ASUS Graphics card with 0dB Fan function.

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 save the profile.

Applying a profile

• Select the profile, then click Apply 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.

Understanding GPU Tweak II

Gaming Mode

My Profile

System requirements

• System Services: Provides the ability to select a service or process to stop.

System Memory defragmentation: Provides the ability to rearrange and clean system memory without closing any process.

Professional Mode

Configure the central processor settings to make your computer faster and get optimal performance from your ASUS graphics card.

Configure profile

1. Select the profile you want to configure.
2. Select the central processor settings and enter the desired value.
3. Click Apply.

Add profile

1. Click and enter a name for the profile.
2. Set the desired values.
3. Click to save the profile.

Apply profile

Select a profile and then click to apply it.

Select a profile

Select a profile, then click on Apply Profile.

In Tuning Settings, you can select any GPU Tweak II application:

Increase the display overclocking. Apply the settings during GPU Tweak startup.

Live Update

Get notifications about new VBIOS and driver updates via Live Update. Configure/select the following options in Live Update:

Set the Update check frequency to the frequency at which you want to receive Live Update. Select any Live Update option, for example:

Download updates, but let me choose whether to install them: Set the option to automatically download updates and let me choose whether to install them manually. Download important updates, but let me choose whether to install them: Set the option to automatically download important updates and let me choose whether to install them manually. Notify me, but do not automatically download or install updates: Set the option to receive notifications and let me choose whether to download and install updates manually.

Keyboard shortcuts

Enable/Disable keyboard shortcuts, to quickly show the main screen and to quickly make certain corrections.