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The NVIDIA Quadro plex 7000 is shipped 

as a standard deskside configuration for 

connection to a host system. An optional 

rack-mount kit is available if you are going 

to install the NVIDIA Quadro plex 7000 

into a cabinet. You will need one kit for 

each Quadro plex to be rack-mounted.  

Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment 

shipped in the packing box. If anything is 

missing or damaged, contact your reseller. 

NVIDIA QuADro plex 7000 uSer GuIDe

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Summary of Contents for Quadro PLEX 7000

Page 1: ...User guide Quadro PLEX 7000...

Page 2: ...NVIDIA Quadro Plex 7000 NVIDIA Quadro plex 7000 USER Guide...

Page 3: ...w Profile Bracket 11 Installation Instructions 12 Connecting to the Host System 13 Removing Old Drivers 13 Installing the NVIDIA Quadro Plex Interface Card 13 Installing and Connecting the NVIDIA Quad...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents...

Page 5: ...anding professional application requirements Multiple NVIDIA Quadro Plex s can be combined using the NVIDIA Quadro G Sync to further scale performance quality and channels Based on proven industry sta...

Page 6: ...Allows the display channels from multiple workstations to be synchronized from an internal or external synchronization source thus creating one large virtual display that can be driven by a multisyste...

Page 7: ...lex for a list of certified host systems The NVIDIA Quadro Plex 7000 minimum system requirements include System Platform NVIDIA Quadro Plex officially certified system or platform Operating System Mic...

Page 8: ...ount kit is available if you are going to install the NVIDIA Quadro Plex 7000 into a cabinet You will need one kit for each Quadro Plex to be rack mounted Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment sh...

Page 9: ...em The card comes with the standard ATX height bracket attached A low profile bracket is also provided and can replace the standard bracket on the card 1 One 1 Low Profile Bracket Used to replace the...

Page 10: ...ntains all the necessary drivers To keep your drivers current visit www nvidia com drivers and download the latest drivers Make sure to select the Quadro Plex as the Product Series to show the drivers...

Page 11: ...adro Plex 7000 takes up half the width space in a rack which allows two 2 Quadro Plex s to be rack mounted side by side Note To connect two Quadro Plex s to the same system NVIDIA provides the Dual Ho...

Page 12: ...he NVIDIA Quadro Plex 7000 in a standard 19 EIA rack One 1 Rear Alignment Bracket Four 4 Screws Used when mounting two 2 NVIDIA Quadro Plex 7000 in a rack side by side to provide alignment and finish...

Page 13: ...DVI I connectors are standard connections for high speed high resolution digital displays The DVI I connectors support both digital and analog signals The 3 pin mini DIN is a standard VESA connector...

Page 14: ...power from your host system by disconnecting the AC main source before installing any equipment into the host system chassis Before you Begin The NVIDIA Quadro Plex 7000 can be connected to a host sys...

Page 15: ...ket use the following instructions to replace the standard bracket Replacing the bracket requires a Philips 2 screw driver 1 Remove one 1 screw attaching the standard bracket to the NVIDIA Quadro Plex...

Page 16: ...st System on page 14 For the rack mount instructions start with Installing NVIDIA Quadro Plex Rack Mount Kit on page 19 The installation procedure will take you through the following steps Removing ol...

Page 17: ...o the graphics card or open the 16 PCI Express slo 5 Remove the graphics card if there is one from the host system Save any hardware such as screws and brackets to use when installing the NVIDIA Quadr...

Page 18: ...tor of the NVIDIA Quadro Plex interface card in the host system 10 Connect the other end of the cable to the back of the NVIDIA Quadro Plex Interconnect cable connects to the back of the host system I...

Page 19: ...a VGA connector use the DVI to VGA adapter shipped in the box The primary GPU is specified by your motherboard and SBIOS To help identify the primary GPU there is an orange LED between the two DVI co...

Page 20: ...ecommended to use a power surge protected outlet The Quadro Plex 7000 requires the input power within the following ranges 110 127 Vac 50 60Hz 11A 200 240 Vax 50 60Hz 5 5A 4 Reconnect the power cord t...

Page 21: ...lation kit is not included in the NVIDIA Quadro Plex 7000 shipping box The kit is a separate order item and one kit will be required for each Quadro Plex installed in the cabinet Use the following pro...

Page 22: ...rack Loosen eight 8 screws to adjust the length of the side panel 3 Install the side panel into the cabinet 4 Remove the two 2 screws holding the aluminum shells to the Quadro Plex 7000 chassis Hardw...

Page 23: ...000 silver side down 7 Push the black aluminum shell towards the display connectors until it stops Slide up and remove the black shell You may need to slide the black shell forward slightly to release...

Page 24: ...remove the silver aluminum shell You may need to slide the silver shell forward slightly to release the retaining clips before you can lift up 10 Reinstall the two screws removed in Step 4 11 Place th...

Page 25: ...in the kit 14 If needed remove and rotate the NVIDIA logo on the front Quadro Plex 7000 bezel 15 Prepare the second Quadro Plex 7000 following Steps 1 through 14 16 On each Quadro Plex 7000 remove the...

Page 26: ...the Interconnect Cable to the Quadro Plex 7000 and the Workstation 20 If using the Dual Host Interface Card in the workstation connect the G Sync board in each Quadro Plex 7000 with a standard CAT 5 o...

Page 27: ...vers for the Quadro Plex 7000 from www nvidia com drivers make sure to select Quadro as the product type and Quadro Plex as the Product Series or insert the NVIDIA Quadro Plex installation CD 2 Run se...

Page 28: ...s 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 softwar...

Page 29: ...e prompts you to Note The in the box drivers provide all the functionality necessary for the system However it is highly recommended that you periodically visit www nvidia com drivers to update to the...

Page 30: ...c cards have been installed correctly and are recognized by the drivers Use the following procedure to verify the installation of the graphic cards 1 Go to Start Control Panel 2 Select NVIDIA Control...

Page 31: ...Product Series or insert the NVIDIA Quadro Plex installation CD Using drivers included with Linux distributions is not recommended 2 Run the run file from the root prompt 3 Select Accept to accept the...

Page 32: ...28 00 driver installation 5 Select Yes when the Kernel Interface window displays 6 Select OK to compile a Kernel interface 7 Run nvidia xconfig utility 8 Install is complete 04...

Page 33: ...29 00 Driver Installation Verifying Linux Installation 1 Insert the 4 pin cRun nvidia settings to displays the Server Settings window 2 Verify here that the installation is correct and working 04...

Page 34: ...will need to enable Mosaic Mosaic can be configured for either Windows or Linux operating systems The user interface and features for Mosaic Technologies can change with display driver updates so refe...

Page 35: ...ou may have a faulty power cord or a faulty interconnect cable No display on any monitor Check the monitor connection to the NVIDIA Quadro Plex 7000 Some motherboards choose different default connecto...

Page 36: ...ed and tested to meet IEC 60950 1 the Standard for the Safety of Information Technology Equipment This also covers the national implementation of IEC 60950 1 based safety standards around the world e...

Page 37: ...ation Use only with a rack cart stand or bracket recommended by NVIDIA or sold with the product Or it will cause serious bodily injury and serious damage to the product Avoid inserting foreign objects...

Page 38: ...cks In some geographical areas it may by advisable to install lightning protection for product Ensure reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment have been maintained Maintaining and Servicing Product...

Page 39: ...checks required by the repair procedure or by local codes to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Power down the equipment and disconnect all AC power cords and cable before re...

Page 40: ...ducts plugged into an extension cord or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cord or power strip The product is equipped with a three wire electrical gr...

Page 41: ...ble If want to help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power a surge suppressor line conditioner and so on could be used Precaution for Communication Cable...

Page 42: ...tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and...

Page 43: ...dard This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Australia and New Zealand Compliance C Tick The Austra...

Page 44: ...Agreement of Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment V 2 09 04 Rules for Voluntary Control Measures V 3 09 04 Normative Annex 1 Technical Requirements V 4 09 04...

Page 45: ...surement KN 24 CISPR 24 Information technology equipment immunity characteristics limit and methods of measurement B B Taiwan Compliance BSMI Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection CNS 13438 200...

Page 46: ...tics limit and methods of measurement EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 IEC 61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Information technology equipment immunity characteristics limit and methods of measurement EN 61000 3 2 2...

Page 47: ...pment immunity characteristics limit and methods of measurement GOST R 51317 3 2 2006 passage 6 and 7 IEC 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissi...

Page 48: ...afety Part 1 General requirement CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 07 2nd edition 2007 03 Information Technology equipment Safety Part1 General requirement CB Scheme IEC 60950 1 2005 2nd edition Information techno...

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Page 50: ...patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of NVIDIA Corporation Specifications mentione...

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