GTX1660TIO6GSI - Graphic card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Graphics card
Brand	ASUS
Model	GTX1660TIO6GSI
Graphics chipset	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video memory	6 GB GDDR6
Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x16
Dimensions (L x W x H)	264 x 130 x 55 mm
Weight	1120 g
Recommended PSU	450 W minimum
Power consumption	120 W
Power connectors	1 x PCIe 8-pin connector
Video outputs	1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x DVI-D
Maximum supported resolution	7680 x 4320 pixels
Supported technologies	DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, VR Ready, G-SYNC compatible
Management software	ASUS GPU Tweak II
Main features	Overclocking, monitoring, silent and gaming profiles, Gaming Booster
Cooling	Dual axial fans
Maximum noise level	32 dB
Maintenance and cleaning	Disconnect the device, use compressed air for fans, avoid moisture
Safety	Install in a PCIe slot, check power supply, do not touch exposed components
Spare parts and repairability	User repair limited, contact support for any defect
Warranty	3 years

Frequently Asked Questions - GTX1660TIO6GSI ASUS

How to install the Asus GTX1660TIO6GSI graphics card?

Installation: Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord, open the case, insert the card into the PCIe x16 slot, connect the PCIe 8-pin power connector, then install drivers from the NVIDIA website or the provided DVD.

What drivers are needed for this card?

The NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready drivers are recommended. Download them from the official NVIDIA website or use the ASUS GPU Tweak II software for automatic updates.

Can you overclock the GTX1660TIO6GSI?

Yes, with ASUS GPU Tweak II you can increase the GPU and memory frequency. Enable OC mode or create a custom profile, but monitor temperatures.

What is the maximum supported resolution?

The card supports up to 7680 x 4320 pixels (8K) via DisplayPort, and 4K via HDMI, with an appropriate refresh rate.

What power supply is recommended for this card?

A 450 W minimum power supply is recommended, with a PCIe 8-pin connector. Check that your power supply provides enough current on the +12V rail.

Is this card compatible with my computer?

It requires a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, a case large enough for its dimensions (264 mm), and a 64-bit Windows 7/10/11 or Linux operating system.

How to maintain the graphics card?

Disconnect the card, use compressed air to clean the fans and heatsink, avoid moisture and chemicals. Clean every 6 months.

Is the fan noise high?

In silent mode, the card is almost inaudible (32 dB max). Under load, the fans ramp up but remain quiet thanks to the axial cooling technology.

What temperatures are normal for this card?

While gaming, the GPU temperature is between 65 and 75 degrees Celsius. Above 85 degrees, check case airflow or reduce overclocking.

What is the warranty period?

ASUS offers a 3-year warranty (depending on country). Keep the purchase receipt. Damage caused by incorrect use is not covered.

USER MANUAL GTX1660TIO6GSI ASUS

ASUS GPU Tweak II User Manual

Q10790

First Edition

August 2015

Contents

English. 3

繁體中文 14

简体中文 25

Francais 36

日本語 47

Italiano 58

Pycckn 69

Čestina. 80

Nederlands 91

Elambdaeta 102

Portugues. 113

Polski 124

Espanol 135

YKpaHcbKa 146

Deutsch 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.

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