Before You Begin; Installing The Card - Xilinx VCK5000 Installation Manual

Before You Begin

IMPORTANT! The Xilinx
installed by a qualified technician only. This equipment is intended for installation in a Restricted Access
Location.
• Verify that the minimum card space is available to install your card. Card specifications and
dimensions can be found in the VCK5000 Data Center Acceleration Development Kit User Guide
(UG1428). In the active configuration, the AUX power cables are exiting from the back side of
the card and requires additional spacing, exceeding the form factor.
• Check for card compatibility with the system and for proper system requirements such as
power, bus type, and physical dimensions to support the card.

Installing the Card

IMPORTANT! Do not unplug the AUX power connectors while in the power-up state (hot-plug is not
allowed).
The following procedure is a guide for the Xilinx VCK5000 card installation. Consult your
computer documentation for additional information.
If you encounter any issues during installation, see
1. Shut down the host computer and unplug the power cord.
2. For enclosed computers, open your computer by removing the casing.
3. If necessary, remove the two adjacent PCIe
4. Plug the VCK5000 card in the PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard.
5. Connect the 6-pin and 8-pin AUX power cables.
Note: Both 6-pin and 8-pin AUX PCIe power connectors must be connected for full card functionality.
The VCK5000 card has a 6-pin receptacle and a 8-pin receptacle PCIe AUX power
connectors. Depending on your system, additional PCIe auxiliary power cables or adapters
may be needed. Consult your host documentation for additional information.
a. In active card configuration, connect the host power supply AUX cables to the cables
coming from the card.
b. In passive card configuration, connect the host power supply AUX cables directly to the
card.
IMPORTANT! Operation of the VCK5000 card only with AUX power connectors is not allowed.
UG1531 (v1.0) March 4, 2022
VCK5000 Hardware Install Guide
VCK5000 card is a delicate and sensitive electronic device; equipment is to be
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Chapter 7:
® slot covers corresponding to the PCIe x16 slot.
Chapter 3: Card Installation Procedures
Troubleshooting.
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