AI Accelerator Card CRL-G18U-P3DF/CRL-G116U-P3DF Hardware User Manual
E17709 Revised Edition V2 December 2020 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
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Product Overview 1
1.1 Introduction ASUS AI accelerator card is a full height, half length, PCIe Gen3 AI acceleration card based on Google Coral Edge TPU processor. It allows users to build intelligent devices that are efficient, private and ideal for edge AI inference. With twin Axial-tech turbofans which propel cool air over a Copper heatsink in order to dispatch the most heat from the cores, the optimized thermal solution guarantees the best performance at high workload.
1.3 Product specification CRL-G18U-P3DF Main Chip Core PCI Express interface Software Thermal Solution Power Operating System CRL-G116U-P3DF Google® Coral Edge TPU Processor PCI Express 3.0 x16 Supported Framework TensorFlow lite Precision INT8 Performance 32 TOPS FAN design Active Fan Power Connector 1 x 6-pin 12V External Power Power Consumption 36 W 64 TOPS 52 W Ubuntu 18.04, Debian 10 Linux * For latest OS support list, please check the Software User Manual at https://iot.asus.
1.5 Card layout Layout contents 1. Golden fingers 2.
1.6 Dimensions (mm) Top 42.2 Front 126.5 Left 186.
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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the AI accelerator card or change any settings. WARNING! • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
2.2 Card installation 1. Power off your system and unplug the power cables connected to your system. 2. Remove your system’s chassis cover and locate the PCI Express slot. 3. Prepare the AI accelerator card and peel off the protector in the highlighted area.
4. Insert the AI accelerator card into the PCIe slot, then push down until it is firmly in place. 5. Secure the card into the slot with a screw. 6. Connect a power cable to the AI accelerator card. NOTE: There is an auxiliary power connector which supports the power to this AI acceleration card, connect the appropriate power plug from the system power supply to the AI acceleration card’s auxiliary power connector. 7. Replace your system’s chassis cover. 8.
Appendix
Safety information Your AI Accelerator card is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Electrical safety • • • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
Care during use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. • • Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system. When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Always unplug the power cord from the power outlets before cleaning the system. If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. – The power cord or plug is damaged.
Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: Phone / Fax No: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
KC: Korea Warning Statement Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements. Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.
Vietnam RoHS ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment.
Regional notice for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax Web site 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Support fax Telephone Online support 48720 Kato Rd.
Manufacturer Authorised representative in Europe 24 AI accelerator card ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist.
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