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

1. Introducció

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. Producte acabatview

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.

Característiques principals:

• 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.

Què hi ha a la caixa:

• Targeta gràfica EVGA GeForce GTX 960
• Manual d'instruccions
• 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.

Imatge 2.2: Desplegada 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. Configuració i instal·lació

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

3.1 Comprovacions prèvies a la instal·lació

• Unitat d'alimentació (PSU): Ensure your PSU meets the recommended 400W or greater requirement and has the necessary 6-pin PCIe power connector.
• Compatibilitat de la placa base: Verify your motherboard has an available PCI Express x16 slot.
• Liquidació de casos: Check that your computer case has sufficient space for the card's dimensions (approximately 10.1 x 4.3 inches).
• Electricitat estàtica: Take precautions against static discharge by touching a grounded metal object before handling components.

3.2 Instal·lació física

1. Apagueu i desconnecteu: Apagueu l'ordinador completament i desconnecteu el cable d'alimentació de la presa de corrent.
2. Cas obert: Traieu el panell lateral de la caixa de l'ordinador per accedir a la placa base.
3. Localitza la 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. Inseriu la targeta gràfica: 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. Targeta segura: Use a screw or the case's retention mechanism to secure the graphics card to the case's expansion slot bracket.
6. Connectar l'alimentació: Connect the 6-pin PCIe power cable from your PSU to the corresponding connector on the graphics card.


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

7. Tanca el cas: Substitueix el panell lateral de la caixa de l'ordinador.
8. Connecta la 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. Encès: Torneu a connectar el cable d'alimentació i engegueu l'ordinador.

3.3 Instal·lació del controlador

After physical installation, you must install the graphics drivers for proper functionality.

1. Arrencada inicial: Your operating system may boot with a basic display driver.
2. Descarrega els controladors: Visit the official EVGA weblloc (www.evga.com) or NVIDIA's weblloc (www.nvidia.com/drivers) to download the latest drivers for your GeForce GTX 960.
3. Instal·leu els controladors: Executeu l'instal·lador del controlador descarregat i seguiu les instruccions que apareixen a la pantalla. Pot ser necessari reiniciar el sistema.

4. Funcionament de la targeta gràfica

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 Configuració de la 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 Utilitats de programari

• 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.
• Experiència NVIDIA GeForce: This software optimizes game settings, keeps drivers up to date, and provides features like ShadowPlay for recording gameplay.

5. Manteniment

Un manteniment regular ajuda a garantir la longevitat i el rendiment òptim de la targeta gràfica.

5.1 Neteja

• Eliminació de pols: 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.
• Cura del 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. Solució De Problemes

Aquesta secció tracta problemes comuns que podeu trobar.

6.1 Sense sortida de pantalla

• Comproveu les connexions: Assegureu-vos que el cable del monitor estigui connectat correctament tant a la targeta gràfica com al monitor.
• Connexió d'alimentació: Verify the 6-pin PCIe power connector is fully seated on the graphics card.
• Seients amb targeta: Re-seat the graphics card firmly into the PCIe slot.
• Entrada del monitor: Confirm your monitor is set to the correct input source (e.g., HDMI, DisplayPort).

6.2 Problemes amb el controlador

• Torneu a instal·lar els controladors: If you experience display artifacts or crashes, try performing a clean installation of the latest graphics drivers.
• Actualitzacions del sistema operatiu: Ensure your operating system is fully updated.

6.3 Sobreescalfament

• Flux d'aire: Assegureu-vos que hi hagi un flux d'aire adequat dins de la caixa de l'ordinador.
• Pols: Clean any dust accumulation from the graphics card's fans and heatsink.
• Funcionament del ventilador: Verify that the graphics card fans are spinning under load.

7. Especificacions

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

8. Garantia i Suport

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.

Suport d'EVGA Weblloc: www.evga.com/support