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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 v
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 v
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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 the Tesla C1060 processor. 1 About This Guide This installation guide discusses the installation and configuration of developer tools. Tesla enables you to solve problems faster.
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 the Tesla C1060 processor. 1 About This Guide This installation guide discusses the installation and configuration of developer tools. Tesla enables you to solve problems faster.
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...; AMD Opteron processor or higher RAM àà 1 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended per Tesla C1060 Graphics àà Windows based system: NVIDIA discrete or integrated graphics solution required àà Linux based system: Discrete or integrated graphics solution required. NVIDIA graphics is recommended, but not required Workstation with PCI Express x16 slot àà PCI-e x16 Gen2 recommended, but not required Power Consumption...
...; AMD Opteron processor or higher RAM àà 1 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended per Tesla C1060 Graphics àà Windows based system: NVIDIA discrete or integrated graphics solution required àà Linux based system: Discrete or integrated graphics solution required. NVIDIA graphics is recommended, but not required Workstation with PCI Express x16 slot àà PCI-e x16 Gen2 recommended, but not required Power Consumption...
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... NVIDIA Corporation. One (1) Tesla C1060 GPU Computing Processor Installs into the PCI Express x16 slot in the Tesla C1060 box. If anything is included in your drivers current, visit the CUDA Web site at www.nvidia.com/cuda and download the latest drivers. 3 Unpacking Unpacking Be sure to inspect each piece of NVIDIA Corporation Installation CD One (1) Installation CD Contains this file (installation guide) and all the necessary drivers to enable the Tesla C1060...
... NVIDIA Corporation. One (1) Tesla C1060 GPU Computing Processor Installs into the PCI Express x16 slot in the Tesla C1060 box. If anything is included in your drivers current, visit the CUDA Web site at www.nvidia.com/cuda and download the latest drivers. 3 Unpacking Unpacking Be sure to inspect each piece of NVIDIA Corporation Installation CD One (1) Installation CD Contains this file (installation guide) and all the necessary drivers to enable the Tesla C1060...
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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 computer. Note: All hardware must be installed prior to Windows based systems. 5 Hardware Installation Installing the Tesla C1060 hardware involves opening up your Tesla card. Note: This does not apply to Linux based systems. It only applies 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 computer. Note: All hardware must be installed prior to Windows based systems. 5 Hardware Installation Installing the Tesla C1060 hardware involves opening up your Tesla card. Note: This does not apply to Linux based systems. It only applies to installation of software.
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... the host processor and the Tesla C1060, it is recommended (but not required) that all power to system. Use the following instructions as a guideline and consult the documentation for the Tesla C1060. Tesla C1060 Installation Guide Tesla C1060 Installation A computer system with an available PCI Express ×16 slot is required for clarification of computer specific procedures. Simply touch a grounded surface (for the Tesla C1060 can vary from system to the computer be installed in a PCI Express ×16...
... the host processor and the Tesla C1060, it is recommended (but not required) that all power to system. Use the following instructions as a guideline and consult the documentation for the Tesla C1060. Tesla C1060 Installation Guide Tesla C1060 Installation A computer system with an available PCI Express ×16 slot is required for clarification of computer specific procedures. Simply touch a grounded surface (for the Tesla C1060 can vary from system to the computer be installed in a PCI Express ×16...
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Hardware Installation Use the following procedure to install the Tesla C1060 into your system documentation for the two adjacent slots, if they are still covered. Note: To simplify reconnections, label cables as screws) to use to your computer system. Open your computer chassis (refer to anchor the Tesla C1060 computing board after it is a dual-slot board and will take up two (2) slots. The Tesla C1060 requires two PCI Express x16 slots. 7 Turn...
Hardware Installation Use the following procedure to install the Tesla C1060 into your system documentation for the two adjacent slots, if they are still covered. Note: To simplify reconnections, label cables as screws) to use to your computer system. Open your computer chassis (refer to anchor the Tesla C1060 computing board after it is a dual-slot board and will take up two (2) slots. The Tesla C1060 requires two PCI Express x16 slots. 7 Turn...
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... power connector on the edge of the board 6-pin power connectors Connect two (2) 6-pin PCI Express power connectors into both power connectors on the top edge of the board 5. The 8-pin power connector on the board is keyed so that the 6-pin power cable will fit in only one configuration. 8-pin power connectors Connect one 8-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector coming from the computer power supply to the 8-pin power connector on the edge of the board, or connect two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors from the power supply to the power connector. 8 Tesla C1060 Installation Guide...
... power connector on the edge of the board 6-pin power connectors Connect two (2) 6-pin PCI Express power connectors into both power connectors on the top edge of the board 5. The 8-pin power connector on the board is keyed so that the 6-pin power cable will fit in only one configuration. 8-pin power connectors Connect one 8-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector coming from the computer power supply to the 8-pin power connector on the edge of the board, or connect two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors from the power supply to the power connector. 8 Tesla C1060 Installation Guide...
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....nvidia.com/cuda. Not all NVIDIA graphics drivers support the Tesla C1060. 1. Reconnect if necessary and power up your computer If the LEDs on -board graphics processor. The following table is recommended that driver installation be carried out either using the installation CD that are designated to connect the auxiliary PCI Express power connectors properly. Go back 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...
....nvidia.com/cuda. Not all NVIDIA graphics drivers support the Tesla C1060. 1. Reconnect if necessary and power up your computer If the LEDs on -board graphics processor. The following table is recommended that driver installation be carried out either using the installation CD that are designated to connect the auxiliary PCI Express power connectors properly. Go back 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...
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... to OS. Tesla C1060 Installation Guide 8-Pin Power Connector Connected (8-pin or 6-pin) 6-Pin Power Connector Connected 8-pin connected Not connected 6-pin connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Connected Not connected Result Full Power - LED light on the bracket is GREEN by default, or AMBER if NVIDIA HybridPower mode is RED - LED light is enabled. board will not boot to OS. Full Power - LED light is enabled. LED light on the bracket is GREEN by default, or AMBER if NVIDIA HybridPower mode is RED...
... to OS. Tesla C1060 Installation Guide 8-Pin Power Connector Connected (8-pin or 6-pin) 6-Pin Power Connector Connected 8-pin connected Not connected 6-pin connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Connected Not connected Result Full Power - LED light on the bracket is GREEN by default, or AMBER if NVIDIA HybridPower mode is RED - LED light is enabled. board will not boot to OS. Full Power - LED light is enabled. LED light on the bracket is GREEN by default, or AMBER if NVIDIA HybridPower mode is RED...
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It will display one or more times. 3. Insert the installation CD. Click Cancel each time the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard window displays. Right-click on the CD driver and select AutoPlay or explore the files on the CD and double click Launch.exe if it does not begin to auto play. 5. Click Install Driver from the Tesla Software Installation screen. 11 Driver Installation 2. The auto-install takes over and installs the drivers. 4.
It will display one or more times. 3. Insert the installation CD. Click Cancel each time the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard window displays. Right-click on the CD driver and select AutoPlay or explore the files on the CD and double click Launch.exe if it does not begin to auto play. 5. Click Install Driver from the Tesla Software Installation screen. 11 Driver Installation 2. The auto-install takes over and installs the drivers. 4.
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... the software. These drivers are a software developer using CUDA, after rebooting, return to install have passed the testing requirements. 10. Click Finish to restart my computer now. 11. Driver Installation 9. Note: If you are currently under WHQL testing. This warning tells you that is a Microsoft testing procedure that the drivers you do not see this warning, the drivers have not passed the windows logo testing (WHQL...
... the software. These drivers are a software developer using CUDA, after rebooting, return to install have passed the testing requirements. 10. Click Finish to restart my computer now. 11. Driver Installation 9. Note: If you are currently under WHQL testing. This warning tells you that is a Microsoft testing procedure that the drivers you do not see this warning, the drivers have not passed the windows logo testing (WHQL...
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... not enable SLI technology Configuration settings are application-dependent so you will need to configure SLI after the Tesla C1060 software has been installed and you can customize setting for information particular to select and modify application profiles through the control panel. 2. Select Standard or Advanced views depending on your application. 14 Visit www.nvidia. Visit www.nvidia.com for your particular application. Once you have the computing board installed and verify...
... not enable SLI technology Configuration settings are application-dependent so you will need to configure SLI after the Tesla C1060 software has been installed and you can customize setting for information particular to select and modify application profiles through the control panel. 2. Select Standard or Advanced views depending on your application. 14 Visit www.nvidia. Visit www.nvidia.com for your particular application. Once you have the computing board installed and verify...
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Select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3. Highlight the Tesla C1060 in the menu bar 4. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel and verifying that the boards have been installed correctly and are recognized by the drivers. Use the following procedure to Start > Control Panel. 2. Select Display tab. 5. Driver Installation Verifying Windows Installation It is recommended that you verify your installation by going to Help > System Info in the list of the boards: 1. Go to verify the installation of componenets. 15
Select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3. Highlight the Tesla C1060 in the menu bar 4. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel and verifying that the boards have been installed correctly and are recognized by the drivers. Use the following procedure to Start > Control Panel. 2. Select Display tab. 5. Driver Installation Verifying Windows Installation It is recommended that you verify your installation by going to Help > System Info in the list of the boards: 1. Go to verify the installation of componenets. 15
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... the Tesla C1060 or the latest drivers that some later time to X. You should exit the X server and close all OpenGL applications (it is a problem during the installation process. Before you begin the installation, you should also set the default run file is a self-extracting archive. Doing so will boot to a VGA console and not directly to uninstall drivers, auto download updated drivers, etc...
... the Tesla C1060 or the latest drivers that some later time to X. You should exit the X server and close all OpenGL applications (it is a problem during the installation process. Before you begin the installation, you should also set the default run file is a self-extracting archive. Doing so will boot to a VGA console and not directly to uninstall drivers, auto download updated drivers, etc...
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Tesla C1060 Installation Guide 6. When the installer is run, it will check if there is one , it will determine if it . 18 Select Yes when the Kernel Interface window displays. If it does not have one on the NVIDIA FTP site and download it has a precompiled kernel interface for the kernel you are running.
Tesla C1060 Installation Guide 6. When the installer is run, it will check if there is one , it will determine if it . 18 Select Yes when the Kernel Interface window displays. If it does not have one on the NVIDIA FTP site and download it has a precompiled kernel interface for the kernel you are running.
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... a backup copy of your kernel installed for your configuration file before modifying it. 19 Run nvidia-xconfig utility. nvidia-xconfig will need to use the NVIDIA X driver. nvidia-xconfig will check your system for the required kernel sources and compile the interface for you can run it to reconfigure your system. Linking of the binutils package. In most systems this means that the interface downloaded...
... a backup copy of your kernel installed for your configuration file before modifying it. 19 Run nvidia-xconfig utility. nvidia-xconfig will need to use the NVIDIA X driver. nvidia-xconfig will check your system for the required kernel sources and compile the interface for you can run it to reconfigure your system. Linking of the binutils package. In most systems this means that the interface downloaded...
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Note: The X server must be found in the nvidiaxconfig manual page by running: % man nvidia-xconfig Verifying Linux Installation 1. More information about nvidia-xconfig can be restarted for any changes to its configuration file to displays the Server Settings window. 2. Verify here that the installation is complete. Installation is correct and working. 20 Run nvidia-settings to take effect. Tesla C1060 Installation Guide 9.
Note: The X server must be found in the nvidiaxconfig manual page by running: % man nvidia-xconfig Verifying Linux Installation 1. More information about nvidia-xconfig can be restarted for any changes to its configuration file to displays the Server Settings window. 2. Verify here that the installation is complete. Installation is correct and working. 20 Run nvidia-settings to take effect. Tesla C1060 Installation Guide 9.
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You can also elect to receive automatic notification of special promotions and software updates through email to ensure that your Tesla C1060 computing board, gives you will be given a user ID and password for online customer care. Once you have completed registration, you priority access to operate optimally. 23 Registration, Support and Warranty Registering Your Tesla C1060 Computing Board Registering your Tesla C1060 computing board continues to the NVIDIA Customer Care support center.
You can also elect to receive automatic notification of special promotions and software updates through email to ensure that your Tesla C1060 computing board, gives you will be given a user ID and password for online customer care. Once you have completed registration, you priority access to operate optimally. 23 Registration, Support and Warranty Registering Your Tesla C1060 Computing Board Registering your Tesla C1060 computing board continues to the NVIDIA Customer Care support center.
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... are associated. Trademarks NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, HybridPower SLI, Tesla and CUDA are not authorized for any patent or patent rights of children. However, NVIDIA Corporation assumes no responsibility for the consequences of use of NVIDIA Corporation. This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied. Keep the board out of reach of NVIDIA Corporation. Document Number DI-04189-001_v01 NVIDIA Corporation 2701 San...
... are associated. Trademarks NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, HybridPower SLI, Tesla and CUDA are not authorized for any patent or patent rights of children. However, NVIDIA Corporation assumes no responsibility for the consequences of use of NVIDIA Corporation. This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied. Keep the board out of reach of NVIDIA Corporation. Document Number DI-04189-001_v01 NVIDIA Corporation 2701 San...