SMP2 And Core A3 Released

[msgclb]

I put my i7 @ 4.01GHz on the SMP2 client for a few minutes last night while I was updating my VM instance. On a 6012 work unit, I was pulling ~16k PPD. I didn't get many more benchmarks than that, but my -bigadv folding usually earns me about 25k PPD.

I've been trying to curb my electric bill but plan to OC both of my i7 920 rigs soon. One is a DFI X58 UT that when I OC I'm limited by the system temps (Vreg, NB and SB). I have a plan to correct this after the first of the month. If I can get it up to around 3.6GHz then I'll switch it over to -bigadv WUs. The other rig is a Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R that I haven't spent enough time to find what it can do.

 

[El Fiendo]

Yea, I should be more concerned about my $200+ bills that I get, but then about 5 minutes later I'm thinking UPGRADE! instead of downgrade. Right now I'm waffling between a Lian Li P80 or water cooling for the i7. Of course, the watercooling would be about $125 CAD for a full loop and the P80 is $280 CAD. I could do both of them, and then sell off my i7, get EVGA's dual socket solution and then if .... (etc)

 

[msgclb]

I just noticed that one of my SMP 6.29 clients finished it's 4th A3 core and downloaded a FahCore_a1 core, a P2653 project.

 

[Steevo]

I'm running it but it is causing BSOD and reboot on one of my dual cores that was stable with the previous client for years. Really, years. temps are still 48C on the "hot" core, so i might have to bump the vcore a bit as this also seems to use alot of the thread handling capability of a CPU, my machine here (quad) is unresponsive at some windows applications despite the core running at low priority.

Faster on my quad though, much faster.

 

[BUCK NASTY]

I just noticed that one of my SMP 6.29 clients finished it's 4th A3 core and downloaded a FahCore_a1 core, a P2653 project.

I had the same problem. The 2653 WU was producing 1500ppd with no bonus per HFM. I deleted the Work folder/Queue folder/and the A1 core, forcing a new work unit to be downloaded. I ended up with a 6012 and everything is cool now.

 

[msgclb]

I had the same problem. The 2653 WU was producing 1500ppd with no bonus per HFM. I deleted the Work folder/Queue folder/and the A1 core, forcing a new work unit to be downloaded. I ended up with a 6012 and everything is cool now.

That would have been good to hear last night but I went to bed and just know I'm reading this. I've got 18min left on my 2653 WU so I think I'll just let it run.

 

[msgclb]

I've run into a problem trying to get an AMD GA-790X-UD4P and Athlon II X4 630 @ 3GHz to run the SMP2 A3 cores. I installed the SMP 6.29 client, created a shortcut, ran the install.bat file but when I run the shortcut with -configonly -local -advmenthods -smp the client flashes then disappears. I remove all but the -smp and the client does the same thing. Help!

 

[NastyHabits]

I've run into a problem trying to get an AMD GA-790X-UD4P and Athlon II X4 630 @ 3GHz to run the SMP2 A3 cores. I installed the SMP 6.29 client, created a shortcut, ran the install.bat file but when I run the shortcut with -configonly -local -advmenthods -smp the client flashes then disappears. I remove all but the -smp and the client does the same thing. Help!

Just a thought - have you checked task manager to make sure it's not running as a "hidden" process already?

Also, make sure your dotnetframework is working properly. There's a tester here.

 

[msgclb]

Just a thought - have you checked task manager to make sure it's not running as a "hidden" process already?

Also, make sure your dotnetframework is working properly. There's a tester here.

If it's hidden I can't find it! I don't see any process related to folding.

The dotnetframework seems to be working.

Is there memory limit requirement? I just remembered this system only has 2GBs.

If I don't get a good suggestion soon I'll switch this rig back crunching. If you're asking what a good suggestion is then I'll tell you that it's any suggestion.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

Shortcut error?????
2GB is fine

 

[El Fiendo]

Only thing I can think of is to try hitting it with a reinstall.

 

[oily_17]

Is this the guide you followed when installing the client.It worked well for me.

http://folding.stanford.edu/English/WinSMPGuideMPICH


Couple of points to remember -

Install on an Admin user account with a password (not a blank password)
Disable any Antivirus software
Do NOT install in C:\Program Files\FAH
When running install.bat etc from the command prompt make sure that it is running as Admin

 

[msgclb]

Shortcut error?????
2GB is fine

No, I checked and rechecked and it's ok.

Only thing I can think of is to try hitting it with a reinstall.

I've reinstalled several times with same results.

Is this the guide you followed when installing the client.It worked well for me.

http://folding.stanford.edu/English/WinSMPGuideMPICH


Couple of points to remember -

Install on an Admin user account with a password (not a blank password)
Disable any Antivirus software
Do NOT install in C:\Program Files\FAH
When running install.bat etc from the command prompt make sure that it is running as Admin

Yes, I've given up for now. This is on a Windows 7 64-bit beta version. I might try again when I install the non-beta version. I've followed those instructions several times.

 

[El Fiendo]

What does the Install.bat screen say when you run it? Does it give you the 'If you see this message blah blah working correctly' twice?

 

[thebluebumblebee]

I installed it on my Win7/64 dual core

Allowed it to install where it wanted (\program files (x86)\folding@home windows SMP Client v1.0 (does this have to run as administrator if there is a previous instance of the SMP client - which it deletes?)

created the shortcut WHILE in that directory and then copied it to the desktop

The problem I had was failing to run it as an administrator and clicking run this program as an administrator under properties>compatibility

The only other thing that comes to mind is if it does not detect that your system is multi-core?

 

[msgclb]

What does the Install.bat screen say when you run it? Does it give you the 'If you see this message blah blah working correctly' twice?

Yes, I got the 'working correctly' twice.

I installed it on my Win7/64 dual core

Allowed it to install where it wanted (\program files (x86)\folding@home windows SMP Client v1.0 (does this have to run as administrator if there is a previous instance of the SMP client - which it deletes?)

created the shortcut WHILE in that directory and then copied it to the desktop

The problem I had was failing to run it as an administrator and clicking run this program as an administrator under properties>compatibility

The only other thing that comes to mind is if it does not detect that your system is multi-core?

This is an AMD quad core. I ran it as administrator. I'm thinking of upgrading the OS and trying again.

There's an ice storm in the area and I can just feel disaster happening tonight. My latest -bigadv WU still has a day to run so if I loose power that would go down the drain.

 

[Steevo]

I'm up and running again, just needed a voltage bump on the C2Duo at work to get it going again. 3.2Ghz at 1.38vcore wasn't enough for these new work units, worked fine for the older ones, but this must place more stress on the core for some reason, despite running cooler?


You must place the folding at home folder under your username, so for me.

C:\Users\Steevo\AppData\Roaming\Folding

is where the folding runs at.

at the start meny type in "cmd" without the quotes on the search line. When it is found right click it and run as administrator.

Then use the "cd" change directory command to browse to your user folder. You can use the tab button to autofill in the folder names in the path. So for example.

C:\Windows\System32>cd C:\Users\Steevo\AppData\Roaming\Folding

C:\Users\Steevo\AppData\Roaming\Folding>

Then open the install.bat file. For example

C:\Users\Steevo\AppData\Roaming\Folding>install.bat

You obviously need to use your own account name instead of "Steevo".

And lastly add all the executables that show up in the folder to have access before you try running them by adding them to the allowed through windows firewall list.

Start--> Control panel--> System & Security--> Allow a program through windows firewall--> Change Settings-->Allow another program.

Browse to your folder and add all the files that show up one at a time.

Click OK and run it.

 

[jasper1605]

is the smp client a bad idea for an i5 core?

 

[thebluebumblebee]

is the smp client a bad idea for an i5 core?

Are you Folding on an ATI card on the same system?

 

[jasper1605]

Are you Folding on an ATI card on the same system?

Yes, Sir. My sig is my only folder as I've just recently (within last 3 months) stepped into the wonderful world of DIY computers and it is my only system that I've built. After I have a job (in like 8 years after med school lol) I'll be building a lot more for some mad folding action

 

[NastyHabits]

is the smp client a bad idea for an i5 core?

You'll probably be better off crunching with your i5 than SMP folding. The i5 doesn't have the power to complete the -bigadv WU's within the bonus time period. I've folded and crunched at the same time with my ATI PC (Rig 2 in my sig) for months on end. Once I got the Environment variables set correctly for my HD4850, I'm able to fold and crunch at the same time with only about a 150 PPD penalty on my GPU. It's so stable I can surf, e-mail, and even play some games without a worry.

However, if I run SMP on that machine, it completely hoses my GPU folding. I have one machine at work running SMP on dual Xeon's with a Nvidia 9600 GSO. That machine handles SMP and GPU folding without even a hiccup.

 

[dustyshiv]

Guys,

I need some help!! I am trying to install FAH SMP client on my work system having XP pro. I followed all the steps and chose service install. When finished it gave me FAH service in services.msc. But when i try to start it...it says the path to executable could not be found.
Further..when I run the client, after installing Deino software...only one core out of 4 (C2Q)is working...I dunno where I am goin wrong.

Appreciate your help guys!!

 

[thebluebumblebee]

dusty, I don't know of anyone here who uses the service install, besides you. Wish I could help, but I've got nothing.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

Update on my experience with SMP Folding on a dual core. My observation was that I was only getting 300+ PPD, but that is FAHMon. HFM.net shows 800+ with 2/3 of the points for the WU being bonus points. Lesson learned: Use HFM.net when bonuses are involved.

 

[NastyHabits]

Update on my experience with SMP Folding on a dual core. My observation was that I was only getting 300+ PPD, but that is FAHMon. HFM.net shows 800+ with 2/3 of the points for the WU being bonus points. Lesson learned: Use HFM.net when bonuses are involved.

Very interesting. I have an old workstation with 2 dual core Xeon CPU's SMP folding at @1200 PPD. I never thought to check for bonus points since my TPF is about two and a half days. I'll check tomorrow.