Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 3
About This Guide ................................................................................................................................. 3
Minimum System Requirements .......................................................................................................... 4
02 UNPACKING .................................................................................................. 5
Equipment ........................................................................................................................................... 6
03 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................... 7
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................. 8
Installing the GeForce Graphics Card .................................................................................................... 8
04 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 11
GeForce Experience Software Installation ........................................................................................... 11
06 CONFIGURING HDMI ................................................................................... 13
Enabling Audio Over HDMI ................................................................................................................. 13
07 FEATURES ................................................................................................... 14
08 COMPLIANCES ............................................................................................ 16
UNITED STATES Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ............................................................ 17
Canada Industry Canada (IC) .............................................................................................................. 18
EUROPEAN UNION European Conformity; Conformité Européenne (CE) .......................................... 18
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Australian Communications and Media Authority (RCM) .................. 18
JAPAN Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) .................................................................. 19
KOREA KC (Korea Certification) ......................................................................................................... 19
TAIWAN COMPLIANCE Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) ............................... 20
SAFETY Underwriters Laboratories (UL) ............................................................................................ 20
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6 GB
Founders Edition graphics card.
The GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card is loaded with innovative new
gaming technologies, making it the perfect choice for the latest
high-definition games. Powered by NVIDIA Pascal™—the most
advanced GPU architecture ever created—the GeForce GTX 1060
delivers brilliant performance that opens the door to virtual reality
and beyond
Plus, with NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience you can take advantage of
NVIDIA’s tens of thousands of hours of testing to optimize your
gameplay settings with one click.
About This Guide
This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1060 graphic card.
Note: It is important to register your product in order to receive online and phone support.
Consult http://www.nvidia.com/register for more information on registering your product.
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Minimum System Requirements
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INTRODUCTION
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> Motherboard
PCI Express® or PCI Express 3.0-compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16
graphics slot.
> System Power Supply
Minimum 400 W or greater system power supply with one 6-pin PCI Express
supplementary power connectors.
> Operating System
• Microsoft Windows 10, 32-bit or 64-bit
• Microsoft Windows 8.1, 32-bit or 64-bit
• Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit
• Linux, 32-bit or 64-bit
• FreeBSD x86
> System Memory
4 GB system memory (6 GB recommended)
> Internet connection for driver installation
> 350 MB of available hard disk space
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UNPACKING
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UNPACKING
Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 graphics
card, it is important to make sure you meet all the system
requirements listed on page 2 for a smooth installation.
Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing
box. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller.
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02
UNPACKING
Equipment
The following equipment and documentation are included in the NVIDIA® GeForce®
GTX 1060 6 GB Founders Edition graphics card box.
Quick Start Guide Support Guide
One 6-pin
power
connector
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DisplayPort connectors
(Qty 3)
HDMI
connector
DVI
connector
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB Graphics Card
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Installing the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 graphics card hardware
involves opening up your computer. Follow all of the safety
instructions provided here to ensure that there is no damage to
you, your computer, or the graphics board.
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, always follow basic safety
precautions.
Note: All hardware must be installed prior to installation of the drivers.
> Remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before
installation.
> Do not operate this product near water or when your hands or body are wet.
> Do not place this product on soft surfaces that could block the ventilation slots and
cause overheating.
> Do not place this product near a heating register or radiator.
> Place this product securely on a stable surface. Serious damage to this product may
result if it falls.
> Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where a
person can step or trip on the power cord.
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