01
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA
Quadro
graphics card.
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This quick start guide covers the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, K5000 Series,
K4000 Series, K2000 Series, K600 Series, K420, and 410 graphics cards.
Before you begin, review the following Minimum System Requirements list
to ensure your system meets the minimum hardware and software
specification for your graphics card.
Minimum System Requirements
>
Motherboard
PCI Express x16 slot
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Operating System
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Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit), Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP*
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Linux 32-bit or 64-bit on:
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.x, 4.x, 5.x
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 and 10
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OpenSUSE 11.1, 11.0, 10.3, 10.2, 10.1
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Fedora 10, 9, 8 ,7
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Ubuntu 9.04, 8.10, 8.04, 7.10, 7.04
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Solaris
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Processor
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Intel Core i5, i7 or Xeon processor or later
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AMD Phenom or Operton class processor or later
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System Memory
Minimum of two (2) GB memory, eight (8) GB or higher recommened
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Blu-ray, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, or Ethernet connection for driver
installation
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New generation of Quadro products (K5200, K4200, K2200, K620,
and K420) will not work with Microsoft Windows XP.
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02
EQUIPMENT
The following table lists the equipment included in
the box with each NVIDIA Quadro graphics card.
EQUIPMENT
Software
Installation Disc
Quick Start Guide
Registration
WELCOME
DVI-to-VGA Adapter
DisplayPort-to-
DVI SL Adapter
Mini-DisplayPort-
to-DisplayPort
Auxiliary
Power Cable
Stereo Connector
Bracket
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NVIDIA Quadro K2000D only.
!
ATTENTION: Static electricity can severely damage electronic
components. Take the following precautions when installing your
new NVIDIA Quadro graphics card:
> 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.
> Do not 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.
> Do not allow clothing or jewelry touch any electronic parts.
> When handling your graphics card, hold it by the edges and avoid
touching any circuitry or the PCIe connector.
K5000
K4000
K2000
K600
K6000
Series
Series
Series
Series
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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410
K420
Yes
Yes
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0
0
N/A
N/A
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