OpenVINO Runtime

OpenVINO™ Runtime in PySDK

PySDK supports OpenVINO™ versions 2022.1.1, 2023.2.0, 2023.3.0, and 2024.2.0. Version 2024.2.0 is recommended.

Linux InstallationWindows Installation

On Linux, installation via APT Package Manager or via .tgz archive is supported.

Currently, NPU requires that OpenVINO™ be installed via .tgz archive.

• To install OpenVINO™ via APT Package Manager: Follow the instructions at OpenVINO APT Installation Guide.

• To install OpenVINO™ via .tgz archive: Follow the instructions at OpenVINO Archive Installation Guide.

After installation via .tgz archive, whenever you open a new terminal, run the following command to configure the environment:

source <OpenVINO Directory>/setupvars.sh

When using PySDK in a Python interpreter or a development environment, ensure the interpreter is started from a terminal where this command has been executed.

On Windows, installation via .zip archive is supported.

• To install OpenVINO™ via .zip archive: Follow the instructions at OpenVINO Windows Installation Guide.

After installation, whenever you open a new terminal, run the following command to configure the environment:

<OpenVINO Directory>\setupvars.bat

Ensure you use the Command Prompt (not PowerShell) to execute this script.

GPU Drivers for OpenVINO™

To install Intel GPU drivers, follow the instructions at OpenVINO GPU Driver Guide.

Currently, PySDK does not support integrated GPUs.

NPU Drivers for OpenVINO™

To use NPU with OpenVINO™, ensure that the host system has the latest NPU drivers installed. Regularly check for updates to maintain compatibility.

• For Linux NPU Drivers: Follow the instructions at Intel NPU Driver for Linux.

• For Windows NPU Drivers: Download the driver from Intel NPU Driver for Windows. Refer to the Windows NPU Driver Instructions for detailed setup guidance.

Sometimes, NPUs are disabled in the UEFI settings by default. Ensure the NPU is enabled in your system’s UEFI configuration.