Ultimate Local AI Chatbot Guide: Ubuntu 22.04 Server on Dell R730 with ESXi 7 & P40 GPU for Llama3

Embark on an epic journey into the heart of AI with our comprehensive installation walkthrough! Join me as I guide you through every step of the process, from configuring ESXi 7 on our trusty Dell R730 server to harnessing the power of the Nvidia P40 GPU through PCIe passthrough.
In this video, we leave no stone unturned as we cover the installation of Ubuntu 22.04 server, setting up EFI boot mode, and diving into the world of Docker for seamless containerization. But that's just the beginning! We'll also walk you through the installation of Ollama server and unveil the magic of the Llama3 LLM model.
But wait, there's more! Prepare to be amazed as we introduce Dolphin Mixtral Uncensored LLM, taking your AI experience to new heights. With our step-by-step guidance, even beginners can unlock the full potential of chatGPT-like interfaces running locally.
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[@borromeotlhs]

How does this change if you have two P40s?

[@MukulTripathi]

I'm glad you asked! On my channel, you'll see that I added second P40 to the server. That gave me access to more vram and helped in running llama3 70B parameter model. Take a look at that video, you'll like it.

[@borromeotlhs]

@@MukulTripathi Will do! Updating my iDRAC firmware now...