*** F@H Tech Assistance Thread ***

[thebluebumblebee]

A question for you guys:
I'm still on 939 systems. I have two of the Asus 9600GSO cards and am wondering if it would be okay to run both cards on an Asus A8R-MVP. The reason for the question is not whether it will run SLI - it won't - but rather the fact that the MOBO can only supply 8 channels when using 2 video cards and PCI-E version 1 at that. This is a machine that will not be used for gaming - okay, maybe a little - so:
1.)will the 8 channel affect Folding?
2.)will the bandwidth available make any gaming (nothing new, maybe older RTS games) unplayable?
I don't really want to do this, but it is about the only way that I can think of to get both GSO's going full time.
Separate question: If I can't do the above, can I run a GSO as a secondary card and Fold on it with an ATI card as the primary (non-Folding), and not on the above MOBO?

BTW: XP PRO 32bit

[El Fiendo]

I assume its x8 per card. If it is, there should be no noticeable bottleneck in F@H. Some say you can go as little as x4 without issue in F@H though I wouldn't recommend it. If I'm not mistaken you can mix cards though I was under the impression it could only be done on Windows 7. However, I'm not at all certain on this.

[pbmaster]

Just installed the GPU client for my 4890. Shortly after it tries to start work it freezes, screen blacks out, comes back on and says the driver recovered and the F@H core had an error. Using Catalyst 9.8.

EDIT: Never mind, put it in compat mode and it works fine now.

[theonedub]

Little assistance needed-

I'm trying to get a BFG 9800GT setup to fold but I am having a couple issues with temps and fan control. The model has a controllable fan, but when I bump it up to anything past 50% it can, but not always, drops back down to ~50% after 5-120mins. If I bring up a website in FF the fan speed drops to ~35%.

I was thinking that there might be an issue with the card going to 2D settings? I tried with 182 drivers and with 190 drivers with no difference. Anyone have any ideas? I am not entirely clear how/where to disable 2D/3D clocks.

Thanks!

[thebluebumblebee]

Anyone?
Yesterday I tried putting two Asus 9600GSO's on my Asus A8R-MVP Crossfire MB with XP Pro 32 bit. The system would sit there for several minutes before booting, almost as if it thought there was something different but couldn't find it. There was no indication of the second card within the OS. This is an early Crossfire MB so maybe it ONLY works with 2 ATI cards? Works fine with 1 Nvidia card. Ideas???

[stanhemi]

i have a zotac 9800gt and i have the same issue with the fan speed (need to flash bios) but my card don't switch from 2d/3d it stay at full load.install fahmon and watch your ppd

[theonedub]

Originally Posted by stanhemi

i have a zotac 9800gt and i have the same issue with the fan speed (need to flash bios) but my card don't switch from 2d/3d it stay at full load.install fahmon and watch your ppd

After taking a long stare at it, the C/S/M clocks are not changing- my mistake. I tried RivaTuner and Precision and the fan speed still drops. If it stays at say 70% for more than 2 hours it will still drop after a WU completes or if any Flash enabled website is opened in Firefox. If I try to set it back to 70% immediately after it drops it will only stay @ that speed for a couple seconds. At least I know the card isn't defective.

Can you explain to me a bit more about flashing the BIOS to alter the fan speed? Thanks for the help.

[mx500torid]

Originally Posted by thebluebumblebee

Anyone?
Yesterday I tried putting two Asus 9600GSO's on my Asus A8R-MVP Crossfire MB with XP Pro 32 bit. The system would sit there for several minutes before booting, almost as if it thought there was something different but couldn't find it. There was no indication of the second card within the OS. This is an early Crossfire MB so maybe it ONLY works with 2 ATI cards? Works fine with 1 Nvidia card. Ideas???

I got a Asus x38 wifi Deluxe board and tried 2 250 gts and could not get it to recognize 2 cards only 1 so i took the easy way out instead of beating my head against the wall I bought a 3 way sli board, well 3 of them now all i need is more video cards. Now I can crossfire for gaming and not bother my folding.

[mike047]

Originally Posted by theonedub

Little assistance needed-

I'm trying to get a BFG 9800GT setup to fold but I am having a couple issues with temps and fan control. The model has a controllable fan, but when I bump it up to anything past 50% it can, but not always, drops back down to ~50% after 5-120mins. If I bring up a website in FF the fan speed drops to ~35%.

I was thinking that there might be an issue with the card going to 2D settings? I tried with 182 drivers and with 190 drivers with no difference. Anyone have any ideas? I am not entirely clear how/where to disable 2D/3D clocks.

Thanks!

My three 9800gt cards do the same thing. I just set the fan on auto and forgot about it
OC at 1750, I think. Doesn't tun over 80c. I quit worrying about it.

Crunch Hard and Crunch Often


i have a 260 that has been idle, i am working temporary so i might bring it online

[theonedub]

Originally Posted by mike047

My three 9800gt cards do the same thing. I just set the fan on auto and forgot about it
OC at 1750, I think. Doesn't tun over 80c. I quit worrying about it.

Crunch Hard and Crunch Often


i have a 260 that has been idle, i am working temporary so i might bring it online

Long time no see Mike! Glad to see you are working (just started a new job myself).

I'm switching to the 9800GT b/c I could only run the GTX+ for 2 days a week if that with the heat. Trying to pass the GTX+ to someone one in need (in my FS Thread). Tempted to keep it for winter though.

btw, if you never get that dormant 260 up...

[bogmali]

Team-If you're having issues with setting up 2 or more GPUs to fold, head over to this thread and see if you connect the dots with a lot of FAQs already answered

[msgclb]

I've been plagued the last couple of days by one of my i7 rigs crashing. These crashes have happened several times when I wasn't watching and then I finally saw a BSOD which I believe was IRQL_NOT_GREATER_OR_EQUAL.

I then ran this system all night without folding and had no problems. I then started the 1st card and had a BSOD while folding the second WU.

This rig has two GTX 260 SP216 cards in a Gigabyte X58 board running Win7 64-bit.
My first stab at solving this BSOD was to replaced the graphics driver.

Old Driver: 185.81
New Driver: 190.62

Last known up time: 6:35:00
GPU 0 WU complete: 2 with current WU @ 83% 77c
GPU 1 WU complete: 2 with current WU @ 68% 64c

I just had another BSOD a few minutes after updating the above info. I didn't see what caused it but after for the last couple of days I was hoping this new driver would be all I needed. I'm betting it's one of the GPUs. Any comments?

The GPUs are set up using HOW TO: Set up two nvidia clients.

[EnergyFX]

Question: Do some WUs require less processing power than others? Currently one of my GPUs seems to be more heavily loaded than the other (one is generating way less heat). The "cool" one is also ticking percentage points about half as fast as the other. So far this is the first WU I have seen do this. Both cards have been nearly identical in heat and time to process.

[theonedub]

Originally Posted by EnergyFX

Question: Do some WUs require less processing power than others? Currently one of my GPUs seems to be more heavily loaded than the other (one is generating way less heat). The "cool" one is also ticking percentage points about half as fast as the other. So far this is the first WU I have seen do this. Both cards have been nearly identical in heat and time to process.

Some WUs, 1888pt ers, cycle between full load and idle to control excessive temperatures. 353, 472, 787, and 511 WUs run full bore 100% I believe.

[NastyHabits]

Guru's,

I finally cobbled together a PC to hold my Geforce 250. I have it clocked at 816/1250/1936, fan at 60%, temps holding at 69C. Am in a safe ballpark? It seems to cranking out the PPDs at good clip (787 at 6200 ppd). I haven't cranked up the motherboard yet. Will try when I get better cooling on the CPU. (BTW: I'm stoked so far).

[theonedub]

69C is fine for the GTS250 at those clocks- its going to enjoy the bay area temps Thanks for adding to the team

[mx500torid]

Originally Posted by NastyHabits

Guru's,

I finally cobbled together a PC to hold my Geforce 250. I have it clocked at 816/1250/1936, fan at 60%, temps holding at 69C. Am in a safe ballpark? It seems to cranking out the PPDs at good clip (787 at 6200 ppd). I haven't cranked up the motherboard yet. Will try when I get better cooling on the CPU. (BTW: I'm stoked so far).

Great cards

[thebluebumblebee]

Originally Posted by msgclb

I've been plagued the last couple of days by one of my i7 rigs crashing. These crashes have happened several times when I wasn't watching and then I finally saw a BSOD which I believe was IRQL_NOT_GREATER_OR_EQUAL.

I then ran this system all night without folding and had no problems. I then started the 1st card and had a BSOD while folding the second WU.

This rig has two GTX 260 SP216 cards in a Gigabyte X58 board running Win7 64-bit.
My first stab at solving this BSOD was to replaced the graphics driver.

Old Driver: 185.81
New Driver: 190.62

Last known up time: 6:35:00
GPU 0 WU complete: 2 with current WU @ 83% 77c
GPU 1 WU complete: 2 with current WU @ 68% 64c

I just had another BSOD a few minutes after updating the above info. I didn't see what caused it but after for the last couple of days I was hoping this new driver would be all I needed. I'm betting it's one of the GPUs. Any comments?

The GPUs are set up using HOW TO: Set up two nvidia clients.

Seems that I remember someone else having a similar problem (but not on i7) and it was solved by changing RAM voltage.

[skylamer]

b U M P

[El Fiendo]

Yes, my i7 OC is unstable and has caused a couple of BSODs. It drops from 4.00GHz to 2.4GHZ, or 20x multi to 12x multi. All C1/C3/C5/ options are off in the BIOS, EIST is as well. All power management features should be off as well. I can't think of anything else. I'm certain my BSODs are CPU related and not GPU related though. I'm going to be tweaking more and I'll have a look at memory voltage, so if anyone's got suggestions I'd be appreciative too.

[dhoshaw]

Originally Posted by thebluebumblebee

Anyone?
Yesterday I tried putting two Asus 9600GSO's on my Asus A8R-MVP Crossfire MB with XP Pro 32 bit. The system would sit there for several minutes before booting, almost as if it thought there was something different but couldn't find it. There was no indication of the second card within the OS. This is an early Crossfire MB so maybe it ONLY works with 2 ATI cards? Works fine with 1 Nvidia card. Ideas???

I'm running 2 9800GX2's on my Gigabyte crossfire MB; I've had no problems when running Vista & Win 7.

[thebluebumblebee]

Originally Posted by dhoshaw

I'm running 2 9800GX2's on my Gigabyte crossfire MB; I've had no problems when running Vista & Win 7.

It appears to be an issue with that MB. Others have posted similar problems in Asus's forums which Asus did not answer . Thanks anyway.

[msgclb]

I pulled the 2 GTX 260 cards from the Gigabyte X58 system and installed a GTX 260 that was in another i7 rig. Using the 2 cards that I pulled it crashed after 6 hours but I've now been running this GTX 260 for more than 42 hours folding and crunching 8 threads at 100%.

I would my success but that just might jinx me.

[JayliN]

A question for the pros:

I'm running 2xvmware notfred images right now which utilize all four cores to 100%. ~ 4200ppd

I also have 2 4670s in this system that are capable of folding at ~1300ppd each. I want to fold with them but also game when I want to. How difficult is it to set up 2 gpu clients in addition to the 2 smp clients I'm running now? What would I have to do to pause the gpu clients when I want to game? I guess I can forget about crossfire too right?

Just wondering if its worth it to fold with my 4670s. any input would help.

[hat]

I don't think running multiple instances of the gpu core works unless you disable xfire/sli... which kills your performance obviously.