Nvidia TESLA K20 User manual

TESLA™K20
AcTivE AccELErATor
for WorKSTATion
inSTALLATion guidE

NVIDIA Tesla K20
Active Accelerator
for Workstation
TESLA K20 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 Tesla K20 Graphics Card 6
Driver Installation 11
Downloading and Installing Windows Driver 11
Verifying the Windows Driver Installation 13
Linux Installation 14
Register, Warranty, and Support 15
Compliances 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
With many mainstream applications now taking
advantage of the GPU computing found in the
NVIDIA®Tesla™K20, leading-edge customers
are producing breakthroughs in their industries
by achieving better results in a shorter period
of time. Adding the NVIDIA Tesla K20 to an
industry-standard workstation and configuring
it with an NVIDIA Quadro Professional Graphics
Solution enables performance scaling across a
wide range of professional applications.
About This Guide
This installation guide discusses the installation and configuration of
the Tesla K20 Active Accelerator for Workstations.
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INTRODUCTION
 Minimum System Requirements
Prior to unpacking your new Tesla K20, confirm that your system meets
all the requirements for a smooth installation.
>Operating System
zMicrosoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit versions of
Windows are not supported, 64-bit only)
zLinux 32-bit and 64-bit on:
zFedora 16
zRHEL 5.x
zRHEL 6.x
>Processor
zIntel Pentium 4 or Xeon processor or higher
zAMD Athlon processor or higher
>RAM
z5 GB recommended per Tesla K20
>PCI Express Slot
zPCI Express x16 slot, Gen2 recommended but not required
>Power Consumption
z225 W maximum power consumption
zPower supply must have two 6-pin power connectors.

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UNPACKING
UNPACKING
Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA Tesla
K20 Active Accelerator 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
graphics card box.
WELCOME
Registration Card
Register to gain priority access to online and
phone support.
Tesla K20 Active Accelerator
Installs into the PCI Express x16 slot in your computer.
(An image of the card showing the connectors is on the
following page.
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UNPACKING
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SLI and Framelock
connectors disabled
Power connectors
back-edge of card
Tesla K20 Computing Processor

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Installing the NVIDIA Tesla K20 Active
Accelerator 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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