Gigabyte AI TOP Utility Software Manual

Quick guide from the manual

The Gigabyte AI TOP Utility is designed to run within the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) environment. This manual provides the necessary steps to prepare your Windows 11 system, configure WSL, install required dependencies, set up GPU drivers, and mount storage for AI training tasks.

Prerequisites and WSL Setup

Before installing the utility, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Windows 11 operating system.
• WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) installed.
• Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS installed via the Microsoft Store.
• Uninstall any existing versions of Ubuntu before proceeding.

To install Ubuntu, search for 'Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS' in the Microsoft Store, click 'Free', and then 'Get'.

Configuring WSL System Memory

By default, WSL 2 allocates up to 50% of your total system RAM. You can manually adjust this by editing the .wslconfig file:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
2. Navigate to your user directory using the command: cd ~
3. Open the configuration file: notepad .\.wslconfig
4. Add the following lines to set memory and swap limits: memory=192GB (adjust as needed) and swap=8GB (optional).
5. Save the file and restart WSL using: wsl --shutdown, then launch WSL again.

Installing Dependencies and Software

Once WSL is configured, you must install necessary dependencies and software within the Ubuntu terminal:

• Update and Upgrade: Run sudo apt update, sudo apt upgrade, and sudo apt install -f.
• Install Dependencies: Execute the provided apt-get install commands to add required libraries like dbus, libnss3, libatk, and others.
• VcXsrv: Download and install VcXsrv. When running, select 'Disable access control' and ensure Windows Firewall allows the application.
• Google Chrome: Install the Linux version of Chrome inside WSL to ensure full graphical browser functionality.
• AI TOP Utility: Place the .deb file in your home directory and install it using: sudo dpkg -i gigabyte-ai-top-utility-4.0.0.deb.

GPU Driver Installation

The utility requires specific GPU drivers to function correctly. Locate the driver file (nvidia_driver_cuda.sh or amd_driver_rocm.sh) in the AI_TOP_Utility folder and copy it to your WSL home directory. Run the installation script using the bash command in your Ubuntu terminal.

Mounting SSD for WSL

If your model size exceeds VRAM/DRAM capacity, you can mount an NVMe SSD for additional capacity:

1. Mount the drive in PowerShell (Admin) using: wsl --mount \\.\PHYSICALDRIVE1 --type ext4.
2. In the AI TOP Utility Settings tab, enter your OS password and click 'Mount'.
3. If mounting fails, ensure the SSD is formatted as EXT4, not NTFS.