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GeForce GTX 660 TI
Installation Manual
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 TI Installation Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti
GEFORCE GTX 660 TI INSTALLATION GUIDE
Table of ConTenTs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 Ti graphics card.
Built from the ground up for DirectX 11 tessellation, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti delivers revolutionary geometry performance for the ultimate next generation DX11 gaming experience.
With full support for NVIDIA 3D Vision the GeForce GTX 660 Ti provides the graphics horsepower and video bandwidth needed to experience games and high definition Blu-ray movies in eye-popping stereoscopic 3D.
About This Guide
This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphic card.
Note: It is important to register your product in order to receive online and phone support. Consult the registration card included in the retail packaging for more information on registering your product.
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INTRODUCTION
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Minimum System Requirements
> Motherboard
PCI Express
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or PCI Express 2.0-compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics slot. For a 2-way/3-way NVIDIA SLI configuration, you need an SLI-ready motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics slot for each graphics card.
> System Power Supply
Minimum 500 W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12 V current rating of 30 A) with two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector for each graphics card.
For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, visit
www.geforce.com/sli and check the Certified Products section.
> Operating System
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Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit
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Microsoft Windows Vista, 32-bit or 64-bit
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Microsoft Windows XP, 32-bit or 64-bit
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Linux, 32-bit or 64-bit
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FreeBSD x86
> System Memory
2 GB system memory (4 GB recommended)
> DVD-ROM drive or internet connection for driver installation
> 300 MB of available hard disk space
UNpACkING
UNPACKING
Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti 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.
Equipment
The following equipment and documentation are included in the GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphics card box.
NVIDIA Driver Installation Disc
Contains:
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Windows 7, XP, and Vista (32/64-bit) drivers for the GeForce graphics card. For other operating systems and to keep your drivers current, visit
www.nvidia.com/drivers and download the
latest drivers
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Digital version of this Manual and Driver
Quick Start Guide
Fast and easy steps to install the GeForce
graphics card(s).
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UNPACKING
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WELCOME
Registration Card
Register to gain priority access to online and
phone support.
4-to-6 Pin Adapter (Optional)
Use the 4-to-6 pin adapter to convert two 4-pin
power supply connectors to one 6-pin connector.
DVI-to-VGA Adapter (Optional)
Use to connect a VGA monitor to the DVI
connector or a DVI monitor to the VGA connector.
GeForce GTX 660 Ti Graphics Card
Two power connectors
HDMI connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI-D
Connector
DisplayPort connector
Two SLI connectors
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Installing the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti 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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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Before You Begin
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphics card is a PCI Express 3.0 ×16 graphics card. Your computer may already have a graphics card installed in the PCI Express slot. If so, you will need to remove that graphics card and replace it with the GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphics card.
If you do not have a graphics card, this means that your motherboard has on-board graphics (there is a graphics chip installed on your motherboard or integrated in the motherboard chipset). If this is the case, there is no action that needs to be taken before installing your new graphics card.
Installing the GeForce Graphics Card
Because there are so many different computer systems on the market, the procedure to install the GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphics card can vary from system to system. Use the following instructions as a guideline and consult the documentation for your computer system for any further information on your individual system.
Note: It is important that all power to the computer be disconnected before you install the graphics card.
Discharge your body’s static electricity by touching a grounded surface before touching the graphics card. A grounded surface is the computer chassis, or some other surface you know to be grounded.
Use the following procedure to install the GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphics card into your computer system.
1 Turn off your computer and monitor and disconnect the power cord.
Depending on your computer system, you may need to disconnect the cable going to the back of your system. Mark the cables so you can make sure you reconnect them properly.
2 Open your computer by removing the cover/side panel. Refer to
your computer documentation from the original manufacturer for assistance.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3 Remove any existing graphics card (if there is one). Save hardware
(such as screws and brackets) to use when installing the NVIDIA graphics card.
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Attention: If your system has been running for a period of time prior to opening the panels, it is very important that you wait until the graphics card in your system has cooled before taking the card out of the system. Graphics cards get very hot when they have been operating for any length of time.
4 Remove the slot cover if you do not have a graphics card installed.
Note: The GeForce GTX 660 Ti card is double-wide so it will
require removing two slot covers.
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