Users Guide

2
Setting up the dedicated GPU appliance
This solution is equipped with three host cards and three GPUs on the Dell Precision Rack 7910. Figure 3
shows the setup process on how to connect the GPUs to the host cards:
Figure 3. Dedicated GPU appliance
Table 2. Cable description
Cables Description
Primary DisplayPort cables
Secondary DisplayPort cables
BIOS settings
It is recommended to have the required BIOS setting and version in the Dell Precision Rack 7910, for
effectively configuring the dedicated GPU or shared GPU appliances.
Configuring the BIOS
The recommended BIOS version for Dell Precision Rack 7910 is version 1.4.3. If the BIOS is of an earlier
version, it is recommended to update the version to 1.4.3. This BIOS version is available for download at
Dell.com/support. BIOS setting required:
• USB 3.0: Off
• System Profile = Performance/Custom
– C States: On
– C1E States: On
• Embedded Video: On
• Above 4 GB MMIO: On
10