Additional Power Requirements - Nvidia Quadro 6000 User Manual

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 8-
pin 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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