Nvidia Quadro GV100 NVLink Bridge User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
G V 100
QUICK START GUIDE
G V 100

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01 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA®Quadro®
GV100.
Before you begin set-up, 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, 7 (64-bit)
• Linux 64-bit on:
-Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x
-SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11.x
-OpenSUSE 11.x
-Fedora 19
-Ubuntu 12.x
• FreeBSD
• 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
> Internet connection for driver installation

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02 EQUIPMENT
Included equipment with each NVIDIA Quadro
GV100.
-Quick Start Guide
-Support Guide
-4 DisplayPort to DVI Adapters
-1 DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
-1 Stereo Connector Bracket
-1 Auxiliary Power Cable (8-pin to dual 6-pin adapter)
!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.

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03 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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.
The Quadro GV100 is a dual-slot
GPU and will require removing
two adjacent slot covers.

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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 GV100 is a dual-slot
GPU and will cover the adjacent
slot.
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 GPU.
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 GV100 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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04 CONNECTING TO THE DISPLAY
1 Connect the display cable(s) to your GPU.
2 Reconnect your power cord to the workstation.
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.
Quadro GV100

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05 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
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 Optimal Driver for Enterprise
(ODE) from www.nvidia.com/drivers.
• Set the 'Product Type' to Quadro, and use the various
drop down menus to select Quadro GV100 and your
Operating System.
• Launch the downloaded executable file, then follow the
installer guides to complete 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!

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