Nvidia Quadro GP100 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
NVIDIA®QUADRO®

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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA®Quadro®
graphics card.
This quick start guide covers the NVIDIA Quadro GP100, P6000, P5000,
P4000, P2000, P1000, P620, P600, P400, M6000 24GB, M5000, M4000,
M2000, K2200, K1200, K620, and K420 graphics cards. Before you begin,
review the following Minimum System Requirements list to ensure your
system meets the minimum hardware and software specification for your
graphics card.
Minimum System Requirements
> Motherboard
PCI Express x16 slot
> Operating System
• Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (all 32-bit and 64-bit)
• Linux 32-bit or 64-bit on:
-Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x, 6.x, 5.x, 4.x, 3.x
-SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 13.x, 12.x, 11.x 10.x
-OpenSUSE 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x
-Fedora up to 24
-Ubuntu 16.x, 15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x
• Solaris
> Processor
• Intel Core i5, i7 or Xeon processor or later
• AMD Phenom or Opteron class processor or later
> System Memory
Minimum of two (2) GB memory, eight (8) GB or higher recommended
> Blu-ray, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive, or Internet connection for
driver installation

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EQUIPMENT
Included equipment with each NVIDIA Quadro graphics card.
!ATTENTION: Static electricity can severely damage electronic components. Take the
following precautions when installing your new NVIDIA Quadro graphics card:
>Before touching any electronic parts, discharge the static electricity from your
body by touching the internal metal frame of your system while it is unplugged.
>Do not remove your card from the packaging clamshell until you are ready to
install it. Whenever you remove a card from your system, always place it back in
the clamshell.
>Do not allow clothing or jewelry touch any electronic parts.
>When handling your graphics card, hold it by the edges and avoid touching any
circuitry or the PCIe connector.
EQUIPMENT
GP100 P6000 P5000 P4000 P2000 P1000 P620 P600 P400 M6000 24GB M5000 M4000 M2000 K2200 K1200 K620 K420
Software
Installation
Disc Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Quick Start
Guide Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Support
Guide Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DVI-to-VGA
Adapter N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 1 1 N/A 1N/A 1 1
DisplayPort-
to-DVI
Adapter 4 3 2 2 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 2211N/A 1 1
Mini-
DisplayPort-
to-DisplayPort N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4 4 4 3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4N/A N/A
Auxiliary
Power Cable 1 8-pin11 8-pin11 8-pin1N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 8-pin1N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Stereo
Connector
Bracket 1 1 1 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 1 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Low Profile
Bracket N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 1 1 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 1 1
18-pin-to-dual 6-pin adapter

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1 Remove the current graphics driver installed on the host system.
• Go to Start\Control Panel\Programs and Features
• Remove the current graphics driver.
2 Power down your system.
3 Unplug the power cord from the AC power source.
4 Remove the side panel from your system to gain access to the
motherboard.
Note: Reference your specific computer documents for instructions
on accessing the motherboard in your computer.
5 Remove the existing graphics card if present. If a retention bar is holding
the card in place, remove the screw securing the card.
OR, If there is no existing graphics card, remove the access
covers from the primary x16 PCI slot.
Remove one slot cover for the PCI x16 slot if
you are installing the Quadro P4000, M4000,
P2000, M2000, K2200, P1000, K1200, P620,
P600, K620, P400, or K420.
For the Quadro GP100, P6000, P5000, M6000
24GB, and M5000 graphics cards, remove two
adjacent slot covers.
Note: The NVIDIA Quadro GP100, P6000, P5000, M6000 24GB, and
M5000 are dual-slot cards and will require two (2) adjacent slots.
The NVIDIA Quadro P4000, M4000, P2000, M2000, K2200, P1000,
K1200, P620, P600, K620, P400, and K420 are single slot cards
and will only require a single (1) slot.
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6 Install the card into the primary x16 PCI slot. Press gently on the
card until it is seated securely in the slot.
Install the graphics card into the
primary x16 PCI slot.
The Quadro GP100, P6000, P5000,
M6000 24GB, and M5000 graphics
cards are dual-slot cards and
will cover the adjacent slot. The
remaining graphic cards are single-
slot cards.
7 Secure the card to the system frame using the screw(s) removed
in step 5.
8 Connect the supplied auxiliary power cable(s) from the power supply to the
back edge of the Quadro GP100, P6000, P5000, M6000 24GB, M5000,
P4000, or M4000 graphics card.
For Quadro GP100, P6000, P5000,
M6000 24GB, customers can use the
8-pin to dual 6-pin auxiliary cable, if the
power supply does not have an 8-pin
auxiliary cable. Connecting a single
6-pin auxiliary cable directly to the
GP100, P6000, P5000, or M6000 24GB is
not recommended.
Note: Use the recommended power connector guidelines at
www.nvidia.com/quadropowerguidelines.
9 Install the side panel removed in step 4.

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CONNECTING TO THE DISPLAY
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1 Connect the display cable(s) to your Quadro graphics card.
2 Reconnect your power cord to the workstation.
Quadro K2200
Quadro P400
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.
Mini-DisplayPort Connector
DVI Connectors
Use this to connect a digital
display or, with an adapter, a
VGA display using DVI-to-VGA
adapter.
DVI-D DVI-I
Quadro K620 and K420
DisplayPort Connector
Quadro GP100, P6000, P5000, M6000 24GB, and M5000
Quadro P1000, K1200, P620, and P600
DVI-to-VGA Adapter
(Optional - For use with DVI-I
connectors only)
Quadro P4000, M4000 P2000, and M2000

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Driver Installation
With the hardware installed, it is now time to install the graphics driver.
1 Power up your computer, start Windows or Linux, and login with an
account that has Administrator rights.
Note: Since there is no GPU driver currently loaded, the display may
run at reduced resolution or image quality.
2 Download and install the driver.
• Select and download the driver from www.nvidia.com/drivers.Launch
the downloaded executable file, then follow the installer guides to
complete installation.
• Insert the software installation disc and follow directions for driver
installation.
The installer may require you to reboot your system once the driver
installation is complete.
Congratulations! Your NVIDIA Quadro graphics
card is now ready to use!
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
AND CONFIGURATION
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