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setup-and-config Setup and Configuration provisional Web research: NVIDIA DGX OS 7 User Guide, Dell support KB [dgx-os-software connectivity physical-specs] [] [first-boot setup-wizard grub reinstall dgx-os] [] [] [Full first-boot wizard steps with screenshots BIOS/firmware update procedure Network boot (PXE) capabilities Remote management / BMC / IPMI availability Factory reset procedure beyond OS reinstall]

Setup and Configuration

Guide for initial setup, configuration, and recovery of the Dell Pro Max GB10.

1. Initial Setup (First Boot)

Physical Setup

  1. Place the unit on a stable surface (stackable design allows multiple units)
  2. Connect the 280W USB-C power adapter to the designated power USB-C port
  3. Connect a display via HDMI 2.1b or USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
  4. Connect keyboard and mouse (USB-C or Bluetooth)
  5. Optionally connect 10GbE Ethernet for wired networking

First Boot Wizard

On first power-on, DGX OS presents a setup wizard:

  1. Language and locale selection
  2. User account creation
  3. Network configuration (Wi-Fi 7 or Ethernet)
  4. System preferences
  5. Software configuration

The wizard is designed for fast onboarding — the system is ready to use shortly after.

2. OS Reinstallation

If you need to reinstall DGX OS from scratch:

  1. Power on or reboot the system
  2. Access the GRUB boot menu
  3. Navigate to DGX Spark Installation Options
  4. Select "Install DGX OS 7.2.1 for DGX Spark"
  5. Follow on-screen prompts
  6. Installation takes approximately 25-30 minutes

Source: Dell Support — How to Reinstall DGX OS

3. Post-Setup Configuration

Recommended Steps

  • Update DGX OS packages: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
  • Verify GPU is detected: nvidia-smi
  • Verify CUDA toolkit: nvcc --version
  • Configure SSH for remote access
  • Set up development environment (Jupyter, conda/venv, etc.)

Network Configuration

  • Wi-Fi 7: Configure via Network Manager or nmcli
  • 10GbE Ethernet: Auto-configured via DHCP or manual static IP
  • QSFP ports: For multi-unit-stacking configuration

4. Troubleshooting

Symptom Check
No display output Try both HDMI and USB-C DP Alt Mode
GPU not detected Run nvidia-smi, check driver installation
Network not connecting Verify cable/Wi-Fi config, run ip addr
System won't boot Access GRUB menu, try OS reinstall
Slow AI performance Check nvidia-smi for thermal throttling

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