GTX1060O3GSI - Graphic card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Graphics Card
Brand	ASUS
Model	GTX1060O3GSI
Graphics Processor	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory	3 GB GDDR5
GPU Base Frequency (OC Mode)	1569 MHz
Boost Frequency (OC Mode)	1784 MHz
Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x16
Video Outputs	1x DVI-D, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4
Maximum Supported Resolution	7680 x 4320 (8K)
Power Consumption (TDP)	120 W
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin
Recommended Power Supply	400 W
Dimensions (L x H x D)	242 x 130 x 43 mm
Weight	About 700 g
Supported Operating System	Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
Included Software	ASUS GPU Tweak II, Gaming Booster, XSplit Gamecaster
Software Features	Real-time monitoring, overclocking, preset profiles (OC, Silent, Gaming)
Maintenance and Cleaning	Regularly dust with compressed air; avoid moisture
Safety	Turn off computer and unplug before handling; avoid electrostatic discharge
Spare Parts and Repairability	Replaceable fan; contact ASUS for parts

Frequently Asked Questions - GTX1060O3GSI ASUS

How to install GPU Tweak II software?

Make sure you have installed the graphics card and its driver. Locate the ASUS GPU Tweak II driver folder and double-click setup.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

What profile modes are available in GPU Tweak II?

The preset profiles are: OC Mode (maximum performance), Silent Mode (quiet), Gaming Mode (gaming), and My Profile (custom).

How to use Gaming Booster?

Gaming Booster offers three functions: Visual Effects (disable Windows visual effects), System Services (stop unnecessary services), and System Memory Defragmentation (defragment memory).

Can I overclock my graphics card with GPU Tweak II?

Yes, in Professional mode, you can adjust GPU and memory frequencies, voltage, and fan speed. Apply changes with the Apply button.

How to create a custom profile?

Click the add icon, name the profile, set desired values (frequency, voltage, etc.), and save by clicking the floppy disk.

How to update VBIOS or drivers?

In the Live Update tab in settings, configure the check frequency. You can choose to automatically download or receive a notification before downloading.

Is GPU Tweak II software compatible with Windows 11?

The manual mentions Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit. For Windows 11, check compatibility on the ASUS website. An update may be required.

How to launch XSplit from GPU Tweak II?

From the main screen or Simple mode, click Launch XSplit. XSplit Gamecaster is included and allows you to stream or record your games.

What to do if my graphics card gets too hot?

Check that the fan is spinning. Use GPU Tweak II to manually adjust the fan curve. Make sure the case is well ventilated and that the thermal paste is in good condition.

Can I use multiple ASUS graphics cards in SLI?

The GTX 1060 does not support SLI. For multi-GPU configurations, use SLI-compatible or NVIDIA NVLink cards.

USER MANUAL GTX1060O3GSI 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

Français 36

日本語 47

Italiano 58

Русский 69

Čeština 80

Nederlands 91

Ελληνικά 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 Tweak II 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 automatically or manually turn off Windows® services or processes.

• System Services setting: Lets you 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

Tuning Settings (Tuning Settings) can be selected for any GPU Tweak II application:

Increase the display overclocking range. Apply the setting during GPU Tweak startup.

Live Update

Get notifications about new VBIOS and driver updates via Live Update (Live Update). Configure or select the following Live Update (Live Update) options:

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

Download updates, but allow me to choose whether to install them: Set this option to automatically download updates and give me the right to install them manually. Download important updates, but allow me to choose whether to install them: Set this option to automatically download critical updates and allow me to install them manually. Notify me, but do not download or install updates automatically: Set this option to receive only notifications and allow me to download and install updates manually.

Keyboard shortcuts

Press/release keyboard shortcuts to show the main screen and to enter certain corrections.