EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SSC GAMING ACX 2.0+ Graphics Card Instruction Manual

1. Introdución

This manual provides essential information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of your EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SSC GAMING ACX 2.0+ Graphics Card. Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding with installation to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your product.

2. Produto rematadoview

The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SSC GAMING ACX 2.0+ is a high-performance graphics card designed for gaming and demanding visual applications. It features NVIDIA Maxwell architecture for efficient power delivery and advanced cooling technology.

Características principais:

• EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling Technology for efficient and quiet operation.
• Base Clock: 1279 MHz / Boost Clock: 1342 MHz.
• Memory Clock: 7010 MHz Effective.
• CUDA Cores: 1024.
• Memory Detail: 2048MB GDDR5.
• Memory Bit Width: 128 Bit.
• Memory Bandwidth: 112.16 GB/s.
• Recommended Power Supply Unit (PSU): 400W or greater.

Que hai na caixa:

• Tarxeta gráfica EVGA GeForce GTX 960
• Manual de instrucións
• Necessary Cables (e.g., power adapter, DVI to VGA adapter)

Image 2.1: The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SSC GAMING ACX 2.0+ Graphics Card and its packaging.

Imaxe 2.2: Explosión view illustrating the components of the EVGA ACX 2.0 cooling system, including fans, heatsink, and PCB.

Image 2.3: Accessories typically included with the graphics card, such as power adapters and documentation.

3. Configuración e instalación

Follow these steps to properly install your graphics card into your computer system.

3.1 Comprobacións previas á instalación

• Unidade de alimentación (PSU): Ensure your PSU meets the recommended 400W or greater requirement and has the necessary 6-pin PCIe power connector.
• Compatibilidade da placa base: Verifica que a túa placa base teña unha ranura PCI Express x16 dispoñible.
• Liquidación de casos: Check that your computer case has sufficient space for the card's dimensions (approximately 10.1 x 4.3 inches).
• Electricidade estática: Take precautions against static discharge by touching a grounded metal object before handling components.

3.2 Instalación física

1. Apague e desenchufe: Apaga o ordenador completamente e desconecta o cable de alimentación da toma de corrente.
2. Caso aberto: Retire o panel lateral da caixa do seu ordenador para acceder á placa base.
3. Localizar a ranura PCIe: Identify an available PCI Express x16 slot on your motherboard. Remove any expansion slot covers from the back of the case that correspond to the card's position.
4. Inserir tarxeta gráfica: Carefully align the graphics card with the PCIe x16 slot and press down firmly until it is securely seated. Ensure the retention clip on the slot engages.


Image 3.1: The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 graphics card, highlighting its PCI Express 3.0 interface for motherboard connection.

5. Tarxeta segura: Use a screw or the case's retention mechanism to secure the graphics card to the case's expansion slot bracket.
6. Conectar enerxía: Connect the 6-pin PCIe power cable from your PSU to the corresponding connector on the graphics card.


Imaxe 3.2: Lateral view of the graphics card, indicating the location of the 6-pin PCIe power connector.

7. Pechar caso: Substitúa o panel lateral da caixa do teu ordenador.
8. Conectar a pantalla: Connect your monitor(s) to the appropriate display outputs on the graphics card (DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-I).

Image 3.3: The rear I/O panel of the graphics card, showing DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-I output connectors.
9. Encendido: Volva conectar o cable de alimentación e acenda o ordenador.

3.3 Instalación do controlador

Despois da instalación física, debes instalar os controladores gráficos para un funcionamento correcto.

1. Arranque inicial: O teu sistema operativo pode arrincar cun controlador de pantalla básico.
2. Descargar controladores: Visit the official EVGA websitio (www.evga.com) or NVIDIA's websitio (www.nvidia.com/drivers) to download the latest drivers for your GeForce GTX 960.
3. Instalar controladores: Run the downloaded driver installer and follow the on-screen prompts. A system restart may be required.

4. Funcionamento da tarxeta gráfica

Once drivers are installed, your graphics card is ready for use. You can connect multiple displays and utilize NVIDIA's software for optimal performance.

4.1 Configuración da pantalla

Use your operating system's display settings or the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure multiple monitors, adjust resolutions, and set refresh rates.

4.2 Utilidades de software

• EVGA Precision X: This utility allows for fine-tuning of your graphics card, including fan control, clock speed adjustments, and monitoring of temperatures and performance.
• NVIDIA GeForce Experience: This software optimizes game settings, keeps drivers up to date, and provides features like ShadowPlay for recording gameplay.

5. Mantemento

Un mantemento regular axuda a garantir a lonxevidade e o rendemento óptimo da túa tarxeta gráfica.

5.1 Limpeza

• Eliminación de po: Periodically clean dust from the graphics card's heatsink fins and fans using compressed air. Ensure the computer is powered off and unplugged before cleaning.
• Coidado do ventilador: The ACX 2.0 cooling system features optimized fans. Avoid obstructing fan blades during operation.

Image 5.1: Close-up of the ACX 2.0 fan and heatsink assembly, showing the fan blades and cooling fins.

6 Solución de problemas

Esta sección aborda problemas comúns cos que podes atoparte.

6.1 Sen saída de pantalla

• Comproba as conexións: Asegúrate de que o cable do monitor estea conectado correctamente tanto á tarxeta gráfica como ao monitor.
• Conexión de alimentación: Verify the 6-pin PCIe power connector is fully seated on the graphics card.
• Asentos con tarxeta: Re-seat the graphics card firmly into the PCIe slot.
• Entrada de monitor: Confirm your monitor is set to the correct input source (e.g., HDMI, DisplayPort).

6.2 Problemas co controlador

• Reinstalar controladores: If you experience display artifacts or crashes, try performing a clean installation of the latest graphics drivers.
• Actualizacións do sistema operativo: Asegúrate de que o teu sistema operativo estea completamente actualizado.

6.3 Sobrequecemento

• Fluxo de aire: Asegúrate de que haxa un fluxo de aire axeitado dentro da carcasa do teu ordenador.
• Po: Clean any dust accumulation from the graphics card's fans and heatsink.
• Funcionamento do ventilador: Verify that the graphics card fans are spinning under load.

7. Especificacións

Detailed technical specifications for the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SSC GAMING ACX 2.0+ Graphics Card.

8. Garantía e soporte

For detailed warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official EVGA website or contact EVGA customer service. Warranty terms may vary by region and purchase date.

EVGA Support Websitio: www.evga.com/support