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NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2 GB

Fermi workstation GPU, 2010. This entry identifies one specific product configuration; closely named models and partner-board variants are distinguished below.

Photograph of NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2 GB
PHOTOGRAPH — Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0 · FILE ON WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

MODEL IDENTIFICATION: This is 2010 Fermi Quadro 4000, not later Quadro RTX 4000. Driver branches and certification are generation-specific; modern OS support may be limited.

Recorded specifications

Cataloged productNVIDIA Quadro 4000 2 GB
Generation / chipFermi workstation GPU, 2010
Core & memoryGF100GL; 256 CUDA cores; 2 GB GDDR5 on 256-bit bus; 142 W maximum board power.
Host interface & I/OPCI Express 2.0 x16; one 6-pin auxiliary power connector; two DisplayPort 1.1 and one dual-link DVI-I on reference board.
Variant boundaryThis is 2010 Fermi Quadro 4000, not later Quadro RTX 4000. Driver branches and certification are generation-specific; modern OS support may be limited.
Archive recordPhotograph label and PCB revision; record BIOS, driver version, adapters, physical condition, and source-document revision used to verify specimen.

Compatibility & service notes

Its 2 GB GDDR5 and 142 W rating do not describe later products sharing the 4000 name.

Inspect blower, thermal interface, and 6-pin socket; preserve firmware and full-height bracket. Check airflow and install last supported Quadro driver for target OS.

  • Check slot signaling, keying, lane width, auxiliary power, clearance, and PSU requirements; physical insertion alone does not prove compatibility.
  • Use drivers supporting this device ID and OS release. Preserve original driver/firmware before updates and record source.
  • Do not energize cards with cracks, corrosion, damaged power sockets, obstructed fans, or suspected shorts; inspect before bench testing.

Manufacturer & standards sources

  1. NVIDIA Quadro 4000 product briefUse alongside the exact board label and revision; archived family data may not describe every OEM implementation.
  2. PCI-SIG PCI Express standardsUse alongside the exact board label and revision; archived family data may not describe every OEM implementation.
  3. Quadro 4000 specificationsUse alongside the exact board label and revision; archived family data may not describe every OEM implementation.
  4. PCtuningDE — NVIDIA Quadro 4000 | Retro-Review + TestIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.

Specifications describe the cataloged reference configuration only. Manufacturer manuals and physical product label take precedence for a specific OEM revision.