Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 TI User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti
GEFORCE GTX 660 TI INSTALLATION GUIDE

Table of ConTenTs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
About This Guide 1
Minimum System Requirements 2
Unpacking 3
Equipment 3
Hardware Installation 5
Safety Instructions 5
Before You Begin 6
Installing the GeForce Graphics Card 6
Driver Installation 13
Configuring SLI 17
Accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel 17
Enabling / Disabling SLI 18
Configuring HDMI 21
Enabling Audio Over HDMI 21
Features 23
Compliances 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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
01 Minimum System Requirements
>Motherboard
PCI Express®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
zMicrosoft Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit
zMicrosoft Windows Vista, 32-bit or 64-bit
zMicrosoft Windows XP, 32-bit or 64-bit
zLinux, 32-bit or 64-bit
zFreeBSD 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

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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:
• 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
• 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
 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

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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
03 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.
!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.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
 5 Plug the graphics card into the Primary PCI Express x16 slot on your
motherboard. This is often the slot closest to the CPU but may be the
second or third slot. Look for the slot labeled ×16. It will likely be the
only PCI Express slot with a retention lever on the end of the slot or
the one closest to the CPU.
Note: It is recommended that you install the graphics card
into the primary PCI Express x16 slot. If you install the graphics
card into the secondary slot, your system may not recognize the
graphics card and there will be nothing displayed on the monitor.
Also note that on some motherboard SBIOS, the physical
location of the primary slot can be configured when there are
more than one PCI Express x16 slots.
If you are installing an additional GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphics cards
for an SLI configuration, continue with step 6 (2-way SLI) .
Note: All of the graphics cards in an SLI configuration must
be identical.

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6 Two GeForce graphic cards (2-way SLI):
a) Install the second GeForce card into the outer most PCI Express
x16 slot on the motherboard.
b) Connect the two cards together using the dual SLI bridge
connector that came with your SLI-ready motherboard.
If you are installing a third GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphics card for a
3-way SLI configuration, continue with step 7. Otherwise, go to step 8
7 Three GeForce graphic cards (3-way SLI):
a) Install the third GeForce card into the center PCI Express x16 slot
on the motherboard.
b) Connect the three cards together using the dual-wide six
connector SLI bridge connector that came with your SLI-ready
motherboard.
Note: Make sure that your motherboard supports 3-way SLI
before attempting to install 3 identical graphics cards.
SLI
SLI

 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
8 Connect a pair of PCI Express 6-pin auxiliary power connectors to
the top edge of the GeForce GTX 660 Ti graphics card. Note that the
connectors and sockets on the graphics card have a unique shape
and connect one way only.
If your power supply needs an additional 6-pin power
connector, you can use the included 4-to-6 pin
adapter.Make sure to connect each 4-pin connector
to a separate PSU cable.
9 Reinstall the cover on your computer and reconnect any cables that
you removed earlier in the installation.
From power supply
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION 
10 Connect your computer monitor(s) to the GeForce graphics
card using the connectors shown. A single GeForce GTX 660 Ti
graphics card can support up to four displays in a multi-monitor
configuration.
11 Reconnect your power cord to the PC.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) Connector
Supports output of both video and
audio from the PC to a high-definition
television.
DisplayPort Connector
Supports single-lane transfer rates
over a single cable. The interface
is primarily used to connect a video
source to a display device such as a
computer monitor.
DVI Connectors (DVI-I and DVI-D)
Use this to connect a digital display or,
with an adapter, the following:
> VGA display using DVI-to-VGA adapter

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DrIVEr INSTALLATION
DRIVER INSTALLATION
With the hardware installed, it is now time to
install the graphics driver. NVIDIA recommends
downloading and installing the most recent
drivers available at:
http://www.nvidia.com/drivers.
Use the following procedure to load the
graphics drivers.
1 Power up your system.
2 Insert the driver installation disc or double click on the GeForce
driver executable file you downloaded from www.nvidia.com/drivers.
The NVIDIA Setup program takes over and installs the drivers.
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 DRIVER INSTALLATION
 3 Select AGREE AND CONTINUE to continue the installation.
4 Select the Express option and then click NEXT when the
Installation Options window displays.

DRIVER INSTALLATION 
Note: It may take several minutes for the installation to take
place. Your screen may go blank for a few seconds one or
more times during installation. This is normal. The Install
in progess… screen will let you know when the installation
is complete.
6 Once all the files are copied to your computer, the installation begins.