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- Page 1 Quadro Sync II User Guide NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL | PREPARED AND PROVIDED UNDER NDA DU-08348-001_v07 | July 2024...
- Page 2 October 3, 2017 JK, TS Miscellaneous format changes October 2020 JK, TS Miscellaneous word changes January 2022 Miscellaneous. changes February 2, 2024 DK, SN Miscellaneous. changes July 31, 2024 VO, DV Miscellaneous. changes NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | ii...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Linux Driver Configuration ......................15 Set Driver Security to Allow Remote Management ............15 Configure Framelock ......................... 16 Configuring Quadro Sync II from the command line ............18 Windows ConfigureQsync command line tool ..............18 Linux nvidia-settings command line tool ................18 Syncing Timing Server to an External Timing Source ............ - Page 4 List of Figures Figure 1. Quadro Sync II Overview ....................1 Figure 2. Installing and Connecting the Quadro Sync II Card ..........4 Figure 3. NVIDIA RTX /Quadro Driver Download ..............6 Figure 4. Framelock Connections on Timing Server ............... 9 Figure 5.
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Page 5: Introduction
The Quadro Sync II card provides the following functionalities for Quadro Pascal series graphics boards and later: > Synchronizes up to eight GPUs in a single system with two Quadro Sync II cards > Allows displays driven by one or more GPUs to be synchronized to an external Synchronization source. -
Page 6: Terminology
Taskbars span across the monitors and applications maximize across the Mosaic configuration. > SLI is an acronym referring to an NVIDIA technology called Scalable Link Interface that allows multiple GPUs to be linked together to improve rendering performance. SLI implements multiple algorithms to improve performance, such as Alternate Frame Rendering (AFR) or Split Frame Rendering (SFR). - Page 7 Mosaic across the two GPUs. This helps eliminate “tearing” when using two GPUs in the Mosaic. For two plus GPU configurations, a Quadro Sync II card is needed to • synchronize Mosaic across all the GPUs.
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Page 8: Getting Started
Professional GPUs. On the top edge of the card are five connectors that can connect to four GPUs and a second Quadro Sync II card (see Figure 1). The flexible cables to make these connections are included in the box; four 12-inch cables and two 24-inch cables. -
Page 9: In The Box
Getting Started In the Box Quadro Sync II Card 12-Inch Short Sync Cables (Four) 24-Inch-Long Sync Cables (Two) Quick Start Guide NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 2... -
Page 10: Installation System Requirements
> NVIDIA RTX/Quadro Pascal-series graphics boards and later; 4000-class and above. The Quadro Sync II card supports up to four matching NVIDIA RTX/Quadro • graphics processing units (GPUs). Each GPU is connected to the card through an internal flexible cable. -
Page 11: Quadro Sync Ii Card Install
Prior to installing the Quadro Sync II card, be sure to power down the machine and unplug the power cord. Use the following steps and Figure 2 as a reference to install the Quadro Sync II Card 1. Place the Quadro Sync II card in a free PCI Express slot on the motherboard. -
Page 12: Nvidia Rtx Enterprise Driver
Installation System Requirements 6. Connect power to the second Quadro Sync II card using either a 6-pin PCIe or SATA power cable ( in Figure 2.) 7. Connect one Quadro Sync II card to the other Quadro Sync II card in Figure 2) using the included cables between the Sync II connectors. -
Page 13: Figure 3. Nvidia Rtx /Quadro Driver Download
Installation System Requirements Figure 3. NVIDIA RTX /Quadro Driver Download NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 6... -
Page 14: Working With Quadro Sync Ii
Power Walls, visualization CAVEs, Info Walls, and so forth. All these installations are typically complex, and architecture decisions can impact performance and reliability. For questions on how to architect systems with Quadro Sync II card or Mosaic, contact QuadroSVS@nvidia.com. NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL... -
Page 15: Synchronization Configuration
If using the multi-node synchronization features of the Quadro Sync II cards, the Quadro Sync II cards in each node in the cluster need to be connected. To enable all the synchronization features that Quadro Sync II provides (such as framelock, stereo sync, and swap/present barrier) it is recommended to connect all the nodes using CAT-5 Ethernet cables (not included). -
Page 16: Visualization Cluster Setup Order
If using a G-SYNC display, disable G-SYNC. b. Enable stereo with the correct stereo mode if using stereo. c. If using Mosaic, configure Mosaic before enabling framelock. d. Enable framelock on each machine as timing clients. NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 9... -
Page 17: Windows Driver Configuration
Synchronization Configuration Windows Driver Configuration Before configuring any of the synchronization modes, use the NVIDIA Control Panel to change the settings for G-SYNC, Stereo, and Mosaic, as appropriate. 1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel and select Manage 3D Settings. 2. If using G-SYNC display, disable G-SYNC in the NVIDIA Control Panel. -
Page 18: Enabling Framelock
To enable Framelock on the timing server, open the Synchronize Displays tab in the NVIDIA Control Panel. 1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel and select Synchronize Displays from the left menu. 2. Select the On this system radio button under “The timing server is” … on the right side of the menu. -
Page 19: Configure Framelock Clients
2. Select the displays to synchronize from those listed under “Select displays to lock to the server” Note: The Quadro Sync II card requires the timings of all displays to be within ±50 ppm to properly synchronize. 3. Click Apply... -
Page 20: Restarting A Visualization Cluster
A confirmation dialog window will appear that must be acknowledged to accept the new synchronization settings; otherwise, the settings will be reverted. The Status LEDs on the Quadro Sync II card and in the System Topology Viewer in the Control Panel report the state of the synchronization (see the LED information below). -
Page 21: Figure 5. Configure Server Settings
Caution: If the BNC port is configured as a Sync output, do not connect it to a Sync Generator. Doing so may damage the Quadro Sync II card and the Sync Generator. NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 14... -
Page 22: Linux Driver Configuration
Synchronization Configuration Linux Driver Configuration The NVIDIA Control Panel on Linux allows one node to manage all nodes in the cluster. The security settings need to be set properly for the cluster to work properly, or client nodes may not be added. -
Page 23: Configure Framelock
Synchronization Configuration Configure Framelock 1. Open the NVIDIA X Server Settings on the server machine. 2. Select Framelock from the left menu. 3. Select Add Devices… from the right menu. 4. Enter the name of the hostname/ip address XServer ID of the XServer you want to add. - Page 24 5. Select the display that is the Server and those that are clients. There can only be one server per Framelock group. 6. Add the other nodes in the same way as Step 2 and set the Client displays as desired. Click ‘Enable Framelock.’ NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 17...
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Page 25: Configuring Quadro Sync Ii From The Command Line
GPU0, with the display on GPU1 acting as the timing client. Linux nvidia-settings command line tool On Linux, the configuration can be done at the command line using the nvidia- settings application that is installed with the driver. This tool can be used to query the current state, change the settings, and enable and disable framelock. -
Page 26: Syncing Timing Server To An External Timing Source
Caution: If the BNC port is configured as a Sync output, DO NOT connect to an External Timing Source. This may cause damage to the Quadro Sync II card and the External Timing Source. NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL... -
Page 27: Synchronize To An External Sync Source For Windows
When a valid signal is connected to the BNC connector, the LED below it lights solid green. Once the Quadro Sync II card is using the external signal the same LED flashes green at the rate of the incoming sync signal. -
Page 28: Synchronize To An External Sync Source For Linux
Syncing Timing Server to an External Timing Source Synchronize to an External Sync Source for Linux 1. Open the NVIDIA X Server Settings. 2. Select Framelock from the left menu. 3. Select Add Device if needed and configure a display to be the timing server. -
Page 29: Synchronizing Different Resolutions
(within 50 PPM). > The displays of the same resolution must be connected to the same Quadro Sync card, and the Quadro Sync II cards must be connected on CON0 as shown in Figure 2. > This is currently limited to two Quadro Sync II cards per system. - Page 30 Syncing Timing Server to an External Timing Source NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 23...
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Page 31: Monitoring Display Synchronization
The Quadro Sync II card provides both card and driver-level indicators for the synchronization status information. The bracket of the Quadro Sync II card has multiple LEDs to provide configuration and status information. At system start-up, all LEDs turn on and stay on until the graphics driver loads. -
Page 32: Framelock And Stereo Sync Status Leds
House sync status LED Note: If the bracket’s LEDs do not turn on at system start-up, shut down the system and verify that the external power to the Quadro Sync II card is connected and operating correctly. Framelock and Stereo Sync Status LEDs The two rows of status LEDs provide information on the current state of synchronization of the card. -
Page 33: Figure 7. Framelock And Stereo Sync Status Leds
Stereo not active/no GPU GPU present but not synchronized Stereo locked GPU synchronized Stereo in process of locking GPU is synchronized but within 5% of the threshold of losing sync GPU is synchronizing NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 26... -
Page 34: Framelock Connector Leds
When connecting the Framelock ports, the timing server sends outputs on both ports and all the other nodes configure themselves to one output and one input when they connect to the timing server. NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 27... -
Page 35: System Topology Viewer For Windows
System Topology Viewer for Windows Use the following procedure to use the topology viewer: 1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel 2. Select View System Topology from the left menu to display the Viewer. With multiple GPUs and displays, maximize the control panel. - Page 36 6. Verify the other displays are locked to the sync pulse and that Client Stereo is in phase if using stereo. Note that the topology can be saved to a file in JSON format with the ‘Save Logfile’ button, which is useful for comparing states between systems. NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 29...
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Page 37: Sync Timing Tolerance
Sync Timing Tolerance The Quadro Sync II card can align displays and sync sources up to ±50 ppm difference in the display timings. If the timings are outside this range, the card cannot synchronize them. The Framelock status LEDs on the card indicate that the card is approaching these limits. -
Page 38: Miscellaneous Faq
Can the Quadro Sync II card be used with a Quadro M “Maxwell” or K “Kepler” series GPUs. Can you use the fifth port on the Quadro Sync II card to synchronize a fifth GPU? Can two GPUs be synchronized with NVLINK bridge on supported GPUs? Sort of. - Page 39 Connect the Quadro Sync II card and up to four NVIDIA RTX/Quadro cards with included cables. On the GPU make sure to connect to the connector labeled “SYNC.” There is no need to connect the GPU to the connectors on the Quadro Sync II card in any order.
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Page 40: Compliance And Certifications
Compliance and Certifications The Quadro Sync II card 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) >... -
Page 41: 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... -
Page 42: Table 4. 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 the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro Sync II DU-08348-001_v07 | 35... - Page 43 NVIDIA accepts no liability related to any default, damage, costs, or problem which may be based on or attributable to: (i) the use of the NVIDIA product in any manner that is contrary to this document or (ii) customer product designs.
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