Nvidia C1060 - Tesla Computing Processor User manual

NVIDIA®Tesla™C1060
Computing Processor

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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
About This Guide 1
Minimum System Requirements 2
Unpacking 3
Unpacking 3
Equipment 3
Hardware Installation 5
Before You Begin 5
Tesla C1060 Installation 6
Driver Installation 9
Windows Installation 9
Control Panel Set Up 14
Linux Installation 16
Verifying Linux Installation 20
References and Resources 21
Getting Driver Updates 21
Registration, Support and Warranty 23
Registering Your Tesla C1060 Computing Board 23
Warranty and Support 24
Compliance and Certifications 25

Tesla C1060 Installation Guide

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Introduction
The NVIDIA®Tesla™computing processor puts personal
supercomputing within your reach. Tackle massive problems
with the unprecedented performance of the multiple-core Tesla
architecture and the easy programming enabled by a suite of
developer tools. Tesla enables you to solve problems faster.
About This Guide
This installation guide discusses the installation and
conguration of the Tesla C1060 processor.

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Minimum System
Requirements
Prior to unpacking your new Tesla C1060, conrm that your system
meets all the system requirements for a smooth installation.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit or 64-bità
Linux 32-bit and 64-bit on:à
Redhat Enterprise Linux 3.x, 4.x, 5.xà
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10à
OpenSUSE 10.1, 10.2, 10.3à
Fedora 7, 8à
Ubuntu 7.04, 7.10à
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 or Xeon processor or higherà
AMD Opteron processor or higherà
RAM
1 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended per Tesla C1060à
Graphics
Windows based system: NVIDIA discrete or à
integrated graphics solution required
Linux based system: Discrete or integrated graphics solution à
required. NVIDIA graphics is recommended, but not required
Workstation with PCI Express x16 slot
PCI-e x16 Gen2 recommended, but not requiredà
Power Consumption
200 W maximum power consumptionà
Power supply in the workstation must have either one 8-pin à
power connector or two 6-pin power connectors

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Unpacking
Unpacking
Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment. If anything
is missing or damaged, contact your supplier.
Equipment
The following equipment is included in the Tesla C1060 box.
One (1) Tesla C1060 GPU Computing Processor
Installs into the PCI Express x16 slot in your computer.
Installation CD
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One (1) Installation CD
Contains this le (installation guide) and all the
necessary drivers to enable the Tesla C1060. To keep
your drivers current, visit the CUDA Web site at
www.nvidia.com/cuda and download the latest drivers.

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Tesla C1060 Installation Guide

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Hardware Installation
Installing the Tesla C1060 hardware involves opening up your computer.
Note: All hardware must be installed prior to installation of software.
Before You Begin
If you have an NVIDIA graphics solution, either as a discrete card or as
on-board graphics on your motherboard, you will need to uninstall the
NVIDIA graphics software driver before installing your Tesla card.
Note: This does not apply to Linux based systems. It
only applies to Windows based systems.

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Tesla C1060 Installation
A computer system with an available PCI Express ×16 slot is required
for the Tesla C1060. For the best system bandwidth between the host
processor and the Tesla C1060, it is recommended (but not required)
that the Tesla C1060 be installed in a PCI Express ×16 Gen2 slot.
Because there are so many different computer systems on the market,
the installation procedure for the Tesla C1060 can vary from system to
system. Use the following instructions as a guideline and consult the
documentation for clarication of computer specic procedures.
Note: It is important that all power to the computer be removed
(unplugged) before you install the computing board.
You must also discharge your body’s static electricity before
handling sensitive components. Simply touch a grounded
surface (for example, the computer chassis) before beginning.

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Use the following procedure to install the Tesla
C1060 into your computer system.
Note: To simplify reconnections, label cables as they are disconnected.
Turn off your computer and monitor and disconnect the power cord1.
at the outlet or at the back of your system (depending on the system).
Open your computer chassis (refer to your 2.
system documentation for details).
Remove the slot bracket for the two adjacent slots, if they are still 3.
covered. The Tesla C1060 computing board is a dual-slot board and
will take up two (2) slots. Save any hardware (such as screws) to use to
anchor the Tesla C1060 computing board after it is seated properly.
The Tesla C1060 requires two
PCI Express x16 slots.
Hardware Installation

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Connect either one 8-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector 4.
coming from the computer power supply to the 8-pin power
connector on the top edge of the board, or connect two 6-pin PCI
Express power connectors from the power supply to the 8-pin and
6-pin power connectors on the board. The 8-pin power connector on
the board is keyed so that the 6-pin power cable will t in only one
conguration.
5. Reinstall the computer cover and any
cables that were removed earlier.
Note: If you are using two 6-pin power connectors, you
must ensure that the power supply can drive enough
power through the 6-pins to the power connector.
Connect two (2) 6-pin
PCI Express power
connectors into both
power connectors on
the edge of the board
Connect one (1) 8-pin PCI
Express power connector
on the edge of the board
6-pin power connectors
8-pin power connectors

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Driver Installation
This section contains the instructions to install the software drivers
within a Windows environment or within a Linux environment
Windows Installation
The required software for the Tesla C1060 includes the CUDA
drivers, which should also serve as the driver for the NVIDIA
discrete or on-board graphics processor. It is recommended that
driver installation be carried out either using the installation CD
that comes with the Tesla C1060 or by downloading the most
recent CUDA drivers available at http://www.nvidia.com/cuda.
Note: Use only drivers that are designated to support Tesla C1060.
Not all NVIDIA graphics drivers support the Tesla C1060.
Power up your computer1.
If the LEDs on the Tesla C1060 board turn red, then you have
likely failed to connect the auxiliary PCI Express power connectors
properly. Go back to the hardware installation steps and re-check the
connectors for proper installation. Reconnect if necessary and power
up again.
The following table is a list of different possible scenarios as well as
the resulting behaviors.

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8-Pin Power
Connector
6-Pin Power
Connector
Result
Connected (8-pin
or 6-pin)
Connected Full Power - LED
light on the bracket
is GREEN by default,
or AMBER if NVIDIA
HybridPower mode
is enabled.
8-pin connected Not connected Full Power - LED
light on the bracket
is GREEN by default,
or AMBER if NVIDIA
HybridPower mode
is enabled.
6-pin connected Not connected LED light is RED - board
will not boot to OS.
Not connected Connected LED light is RED - board
will not boot to OS.
Not connected Not connected LED light is RED -
board will not boot.

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Driver Installation
Click 2. Cancel each time the Windows Found New Hardware
Wizard window displays. It will display one or more times.
Insert the installation CD. The auto-install 3.
takes over and installs the drivers.
Right-click on the CD driver and select 4. AutoPlay or explore the les on
the CD and double click Launch.exe if it does not begin to auto play.
Click 5. Install Driver from the Tesla Software Installation screen.

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Select6. I accept the terms of the license agreement.
Click 7. Next.
Click 8. Next when the Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard window displays.

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Driver Installation
Click 9. Continue Anyway when the Hardware Installation warning window
displays.
This warning tells you that the drivers you are about to install have
not passed the windows logo testing (WHQL). WHQL is a Microsoft
testing procedure that is required
before Microsoft approves the
software. Clicking Continue
Anyway will not harm your system.
These drivers are currently under
WHQL testing. If you do not
see this warning, the drivers have
passed the testing requirements.
Select10. Yes, I want to restart
my computer now.
Click 11. Finish to complete the installation and restart your system.
Note: If you are a software developer using CUDA, after
rebooting, return to the CD Software Installation window
and run Install Toolkit and then Install Samples.

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Once you have the
computing board
installed and verify
it is functioning, you
can customize setting
for your particular
application. Visit
www.nvidia.com for
information particular
to your application.
Control Panel Setup
Select1. Standard or Advanced views depending on your preference for
the Control Panel view selection. The Advanced view allows the user
to select and modify application proles through the control panel.
Select2. Do not enable SLI technology Conguration settings
are application-dependent so you will need to congure
SLI after the Tesla C1060 software has been installed
and you hve veried proper operation. Visit www.nvidia.
com for application conguration information.