Hardware Installation

Follow these instructions to install your Tenstorrent Blackhole™ p100a/p150a/p150b add-in board.

Pre-Installation

Disconnect power to the host computer prior to installation.
Verify that the system provides the following:
1. PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot
  1. For optimal performance, the card requires a x16 configuration without bifurcation.
  2. The p100a and p150a are dual-slot width cards with active coolers; it is recommended to leave the adjacent slot unoccupied to ensure best airflow.
  3. The p150b is a dual-slot width card with a passive heatsink intended for rack-mounted systems with sufficient active airflow.
2. ATX 3.1 Certified power supply or better; using an older or otherwise inadequate power supply may result in stability issues.
3. One (1) 12+4-pin 12V-2x6 power connector
Discharge your body’s static electricity by wearing an ESD wrist strap (recommended) or touching a grounded surface before touching system components or the add-in card.

(NOTE: Images shown may not be fully representative of your system.)

Insert the card into the PCIe x16 slot and secure with necessary screws. (p150a pictured.)

Connect a 12+4-pin 12V-2x6 power cable to the plug on the back of the card. Ensure the cable is fully and securely connected.

Instructions on how to set up software on your p100a/p150a/p150b are available here.