Pny QUADRO 4000 User Manual

NVIDIA© Quadro© and NVIDIA NVS™ User Guide v2_15_13

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3
Minimum System Requirements 3
Package Contents 3
Hardware Installation 4
Additional Power Requirements 5
Attaching Displays 6
NVIDIA Graphics Driver Installation 7
NVIDIA nView™ Installation 7
NVIDIA Control Panel 8
Technical Support 13
PNY’s Replacement Warranty 13
FCC Information 13

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new NVIDIA Quadro or NVIDIA NVS professional graphics board.
You are now the owner of a state-of-the-art graphics board specifically designed for demanding 3D or
enterprise graphics and video applications, offering features and functionality beyond any other cards in their
class. We recommend that you read through this User Guide before installing your graphics board to ensure
proper operation.

Minimum System Requirements

▪ PCI Express x16 slot for x16 PCIe boards or an x1 PCI Express slot for x1 PCIe boards

▪ Windows

▪ 1GB or more of system memory, 2GB recommended

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8, 7, Vista®, XP SP3, Linux®, or Solaris®

▪ 200MB of available disk space for full installation

▪ Blu-ray or DVD-ROM drive
▪ DisplayPort, DVI or VGA compatible display(s)

Package Contents

Please check your package, which should contain the items noted below. If you find any damaged or
missing components please contact your reseller immediately.

▪ NVIDIA Quadro or NVIDIA NVS professional graphics board
▪ Unattached full height bracket with NVIDIA Quadro low profile boards
▪ Unattached low profile bracket with NVIDIA NVS low profile boards

▪ DVI-I to VGA adapter, one per DVI-I connector (Quadro or NVS series)
▪ One DisplayPort to DVI-D SL adapter is provided with any Quadro series board that features

DisplayPort connectors

▪ Two DisplayPort to DVI-D SL adapters are provided with the NVIDIA Quadro K5000 and select NVIDIA

Quadro NVS 295 and NVIDIA NVS 310 part numbers

▪ Four DisplayPort to DVI-D SL adapters are provided with select NVIDIA NVS 450 part numbers
▪ Four mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapters are provided with all NVS 510 part numbers
▪ Four mini-DisplayPort to DVI-D SL adapters are provided with select NVS 510 part numbers
▪ A mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter and a DisplayPort to DVI-D SL adapter is provided with the

NVIDIA Quadro K2000D (both feature locking connectors)

▪ VHDCI to quad DVI-D SL adapter provided with select NVS 420 part numbers
▪ VHDCI to quad DisplayPort adapter provided with select NVS 420 part numbers
▪ DMS-59 to dual DVI-I SL adapter cable provided with select NVS 300 part numbers
▪ DMS-59 to dual DisplayPort adapter cable provided with select NVS 300 part numbers

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▪ Stereo I/O Bracket included with NVIDIA Quadro K5000, K4000, and 4000
▪ SPDIF audio interface cable provided with NVS 295
▪ Auxiliary power connector cable(s) – provided with any Quadro board requiring them
▪ DVD-ROM with driver software for Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP SP3 (64- or 32-bit)

Hardware Installation

Follow the steps listed in the order given to successfully install your new NVIDIA Quadro or NVIDIA NVS
professional graphics board.

Important

Static electricity can severely damage electronic components. Take the following precautions when
installing your new graphics board:

▪ 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

▪ Don’t 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

▪ Never let any clothing or jewelry touch any electronic parts

▪ When handling your card, hold it by its edges, and avoid touching any circuitry or the PCIe connector

Selecting the Correct Expansion Slot

PCI Express motherboards have a combination of PCI Express and PCI slots. Slots may look similar at first;
however you will notice differences once you examine them closely. PCI Express x16 slots on the
motherboard are usually closest to the CPU. PCI Express x1 slots are smaller and should be labeled as
such. If you are unsure which connectors are PCI Express x16 or x1 consult your system manual to identify
the appropriate slot. Plugging a graphics card into the incorrect slot could damage the card, your system, or
both. Never force a card into a slot that does not easily accommodate it.

Typical motherboard showing PCIe x16 and PCI slots

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Low Profile or Standard Height Bracket

The Quadro K600, 600, 410, and 400 are designed for SFF (Small Form Factor) systems; consequently a
low profile bracket is attached. If your system requires a full height bracket one has been provided. Simply
replace the low profile bracket with the standard height bracket and proceed with hardware installation.

The NVS 510, 420, 310, 300, and 295 have full height brackets attached, but a low profile bracket is
provided for SFF systems. If necessary replace the standard height bracket with the low profile bracket and
proceed with hardware installation.

Inserting Your Graphics Card

Remove the backplane cover for the slot you intend to use and save the mounting bracket screw. Position
the graphics board over the expansion slot that coincides with the type (PCI Express x16 or x1) of the card
purchased. Push the card firmly and evenly until it’s fully seated in the slot. Replace the screw to secure
the bracket of the graphics card to the system chassis, and then replace the cover of your computer.

Attach any DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA compliant monitor cable(s) to the appropriate connectors on your
graphics board. All cables should be connected before your system is powered on.

Additional Power Requirements

NVIDIA Quadro 6000, K5000, 5000, K4000, and 4000

In order for the NVIDIA Quadro graphics boards noted above to operate correctly, the auxiliary power
connector cable(s) which are supplied must be utilized. These ‘Y’ cable have two 4-pin connectors that
attach to power supply taps, and a 6-pin connector that plugs into a matching receptacle on your graphics
board.

Connectors for auxiliary power cables are keyed. Always verify the orientation of cable and connector and
never force the cable into the connector.

A representative Quadro graphics board with two auxiliary power connector cables plugged into card, loose ends

must be plugged into available power supply taps

Quadro 6000 Auxiliary Power Requirements

Quadro 6000 graphics boards have two auxiliary power connectors, one 8-pin connector and one 6-pin
connector. The 8-pin connector will drive your Quadro 6000 when connected to the dedicated graphics 8­pin connector tap provided by PCIE Gen 2 compliant power supplies. Older systems must use two 6-pin
auxiliary power connector cables (provided) for proper operation. This requires that four power supply taps
be available. One 6-pin cable connects to the 8-pin connector (parts are keyed to ensure proper
connection) and the second 6-pin connector plugs into the remaining 6-pin connector. PNY strongly

recommends the use of a PCIE Gen 2 compliant power supply with the Quadro 6000.

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