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- Page 1 QUADRO SYNC DU-06574-001_v01 | October 2012 User’s Guide...
- Page 2 DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY DU-06574-001_v01 Version Date Authors Description of Change October 16, 2012 AP, SM Initial Release Quadro Sync DU-06574-001_v01 | ii...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
System Requirements ................1 Board Overview ................. 2 Board Installation ................3 Quadro Display Driver ................4 Working with Quadro Sync ..............5 Multi-GPU Mosaic Configuration..............6 Mosaic Overview ................6 Configuring Mosaic ................7 Frame Lock Configuration ..............8 Connecting Nodes in a Visualization Cluster .......... - Page 4 Figure 1. Quadro Sync Board Overview ............2 Figure 2. Quadro Drivers Compatible with Quadro Sync ........4 Figure 3. 3 x 3 Mosaic with Quadro Sync ............. 6 Figure 4. NVIDIA Driver Downloads ............7 Figure 5. Frame Lock Connections on Timing Server ........9 Figure 6.
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Page 5: Getting Started
Windows 7: 64-bit recommended, 32-bit supported ● Linux: 64-bit recommended, 32-bit supported ● Limited support for Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit: 2 GPUs per Quadro Sync ● board, 2 displays per GPU and no support Multi-GPU NVIDA Mosaic features ®... -
Page 6: Board Overview
For high vibration environments there are cable retention clips, not pictured, which hold all cables securely in place on both the Quadro Sync board and Quadro GPU. Since the SATA power connector has no physical retention the board has a hole which can be used to secure the cable with a cable tie. -
Page 7: Board Installation
Prior to installing the Quadro Sync board, make sure to power down the machine and unplug the power connecter. Place the Quadro Sync board in a free slot, note the PCIe edge fingers may not bottom out in the PCIe slot. -
Page 8: Quadro Display Driver
Getting Started QUADRO DISPLAY DRIVER Quadro Sync does not require a dedicated driver; all the files needed to operate it are included in the Quadro display driver. Drivers are available on the NVIDIA Web site at www.nvidia.com/drivers. When choosing the drivers for use with Quadro Sync, make sure to select the following from the pull down lists: “Quadro Sync Series”... -
Page 9: Working With Quadro Sync
displays into a larger virtual display. When the virtual display spans across multiple GPUs, the Quadro Sync board synchronizes the GPUs to ensure all the displays stay aligned. Frame Lock: Synchronize multiple displays, in one machine or spread across multiple ... -
Page 10: Multi-Gpu Mosaic Configuration
It’s cable of creating a projector overlap region or subtracting the area behind screen bezels to create a single unified display surface. With Quadro Sync and supported Quadro GPUs up to 16 displays can appear as one to the operating systems and any application that runs on them. -
Page 11: Configuring Mosaic
No special configuration is required for Mosaic; configure it either through the control panel, with the configureMosaic utility or through one of the programmatic interfaces. The configureMosaic utility is not part of the standard driver download but is easily downloaded from www.nvidia.com/drivers. Figure 4. NVIDIA Driver Downloads Mosaic is compatible with the other synchronization methods covered in this user’s... -
Page 12: Frame Lock Configuration
Frame Lock synchronizes all the selected displays in a system and across systems in a cluster. A single display is selected as the timing master and the Quadro Sync boards will adjust all the other displays to synchronize with it. This operation may take a few minutes. -
Page 13: Frame Lock Connector Leds
The Frame Lock connector LEDs indicate how the frame lock signal is flowing from one Quadro Sync board to the next. The light indicates if the port is receiving a Frame Lock signal or sending a Frame Lock signal. The ports will auto-configure so different nodes in the cluster may have different LED configurations. -
Page 14: Visualization Cluster Setup Order
Configure and enable the timing master Configure each client machine Enable Sync to Vertical Blank If using stereo set and enable the same stereo type as the timing master Enable Frame Lock on each machine Quadro Sync DU-06574-001_v01 | 10... -
Page 15: Restarting A Visualization Cluster
WINDOWS DRIVER CONFIGURATION Before configuring any of the synchronization modes verify in the NVIDIA Control Panel that the Vertical Sync setting is on and if using stereo that the correct Stereo display mode is selected and enabled. For best performance in a cluster it is recommended that you select the Workstation App –... - Page 16 Frame Lock Configuration Enable Vertical Sync If using stereo Select the Stereo-Display Mode and enable Stereo with the Stereo- Enable entry Quadro Sync DU-06574-001_v01 | 12...
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Page 17: Enabling Frame Lock
Frame Lock master. Note: When rebooting the cluster after configuration boot the client nodes first, then once the clients are stable boot the timing master. Quadro Sync DU-06574-001_v01 | 13... - Page 18 Frame Lock Configuration Configure Frame Lock Master To enable Frame Lock on the master open the Synchronize Displays tab in the NVIDIA Control Panel. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel and select Synchronize Displays Select “The timing server is On this system” radio button Note: Master node refers to the node that is used as the Timing Server.
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Page 19: Configure Frame Lock Clients
Press Apply During the synchronization the displays may blink as they adjust their timing. The Status LEDs on the Quadro Sync board and the System Topology Viewer in the control panel will report when the cluster is synchronized. Note: The Quadro Sync board requires the timings of all displays be within ±20 ... -
Page 20: Linux Driver Configuration
Frame Lock Configuration LINUX DRIVER CONFIGURATION The NVIDIA Control Panel on Linux allows one node to manage all nodes in the cluster. To work properly the security settings need to be set properly or client nodes may not appear. Set Driver Security to Allow Remote Management... -
Page 21: Configure Frame Lock
Frame Lock Configuration The system driving nvidia-settings can locate and has display privileges on the X server that is to be included for frame lock. A system can gain display privileges on a remote system by executing % xhost + on the remote system. - Page 22 XServer you want to add. For example localhost:0.0 or in this case our machine named viz0:0.0. Select the display that is the Server and those that are clients. There can only be on server per Frame Lock group Quadro Sync DU-06574-001_v01 | 18...
- Page 23 Frame Lock Configuration Add the other nodes in the same way as step 2 and then set the Client displays as desired Quadro Sync DU-06574-001_v01 | 19...
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Page 24: Sync To An External Timing Source
When a valid signal is connected to the BNC connector, the LED below it will illuminate solid green. Once the Quadro Sync board is using the external signal the same LED will flash green at the rate of the incoming sync signal. -
Page 25: Synchronize To An External Sync Source For Windows
The default value is 0, meaning every external packet is sent internally ● Setting 1 will cause the Quadro Sync board to send every other received pulse ● causing the internal sync pulses to run at half the speed of the external Define a start Sync Delay in µSeconds between the external signal and internal sync... -
Page 26: Synchronize To An External Sync Source For Linux
Sync to an External Timing Source Synchronize to an External Sync Source for Linux Open the NVIDIA X Server Settings and select Frame Lock Add Device if needed and configure a display to be the timing server Select Use House Sync If Present and define and other options needed... -
Page 27: Monitoring Display Synchronization
BOARD LEVEL STATUS INDICATIOR The bracket of the Quadro Sync boards has multiple lights to provide configuration and status information At system startup all LED’s will turn and stay on until the graphics driver loads. Once the driver loads, the LEDs will start to show the status of the board and GPUs. -
Page 28: Frame Lock And Stereo Sync Status Leds
Note: : If the LED’s on the bracket do not turn on at system start-up shutdown the system and verify the external power to the Quadro Sync board is connected and operating correctly. Frame Lock and Stereo Sync Status LEDs The two rows of status LEDs provide information on the current state of synchronization of the board. -
Page 29: Figure 7. Frame Lock And Stereo Sync Status Leds
GPU Not connected Stereo not active/no GPU GPU present but not Stereo locked synchronized GPU synchronized Stereo in process of locking GPU is synchronized but within 5% of the threshold of losing sync GPU is synchronizing Quadro Sync DU-06574-001_v01 | 25... -
Page 30: System Topology Viewer For Windows
Monitoring Display Synchronization SYSTEM TOPOLOGY VIEWER FOR WINDOWS The System Topology Viewer provides a single screen overview of the GPU, displays and synchronization status. Figure 8. System Topology Viewer for Windows Quadro Sync DU-06574-001_v01 | 26... - Page 31 Monitoring Display Synchronization To use the topology viewer: Open the NVIDIA Control Panel and select View System Topology With multiple GPUs and displays, the Topology Viewer can get large, maximizing the control panel is recommended. Start at the top and work down the page...
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Page 32: Sync Timing Limits
SYNC TIMING LIMITS The Quadro Sync board has the ability to align displays and sync sources up to ±20 ppm difference in the display timings. If the timings are outside this range the board will not be able to synchronize them. The Frame Lock status LEDs on the board will indicate that the board is approaching these limits as well. -
Page 33: Compliance And Certifications
COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATIONS The Quadro Sync board is compliant with the following regulations: Australian Communications Authority and Radio Spectrum Management Group of New Zealand (C-Tick) Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Conformité Européenne (CE) ... -
Page 34: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION NVIDIA products are designed to operate safely when installed and used according to the product instructions and general safety practices. The guidelines included in this document explain the potential risks associated with equipment operation and provide important safety practices designed to minimize these risks. By carefully following the information contained in this document, and the specific instructions provided with your product, you can protect yourself from hazards and create a safer environment. -
Page 35: Table 2. Symbols On Equipment
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason. WARNING: To reduce risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. Quadro Sync DU-06574-001_v01 | 31... - Page 36 No license is granted by implication of otherwise under any patent rights of NVIDIA Corporation. Specifications mentioned in this publication are subject to change without notice. This publication supersedes and replaces all other information previously supplied. NVIDIA Corporation products are not authorized as critical components in life support devices or systems without express written approval of NVIDIA Corporation.