Hardware Installation - Nvidia Tesla S2050 Installation Manual

HARdWARE INSTALLATIONS
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HardWare INsTallaTIONs
Installing the NVIdIA Tesla 1U GPU Computing
System hardware involves opening up your
computer. follow all of the safety instructions
provided here to ensure that there is no damage
to you, your host system, or the Tesla unit.
Note: All hardware must be installed prior to installation of
the drivers.
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury always follow
basic safety precautions. Remember to remove power from your host
system by disconnecting the AC main source before installing any
equipment into the host system chassis. for more information
regarding important safety instructions, refer to the Important Safety
Information section. do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
do not place this product where a person can step or trip on the
power cord.
Before You Begin
The Tesla system must be connected to a host system. The host
system accessing the Tesla system must have one or more open PCIe
slots. Any NVIdIA graphics drivers on your host system should be
uninstalled prior to installing the hardware and software associated
with the Tesla system.
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