TPU's WCG/BOINC Team

[t_ski]

That's better

Take a look at this ebay listing to see what the back of this unit probably looks like:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAWKING-TEC...rg=20140602152332&rk=2&rkt=10&sd=201191104261

If the cables are not included with this KVM, you could probably end up spending a lot more on cables than on the KVM itself.

 

[hat]

3.6 is all I could get it to do in a Gigabyte Z68 board. No idea what it'll do in the H67 board your getting.

Did you try adding any voltage?

 

[Nordic]

That's better

Take a look at this ebay listing to see what the back of this unit probably looks like:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAWKING-TECHNOLOGY-CS168-8-PORT-RACK-MOUNT-KVM-SWITCH/390951994024?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140602152332&meid=e459405defee45b0adeeffcfaefb7d97&pid=100011&prg=20140602152332&rk=2&rkt=10&sd=201191104261

If the cables are not included with this KVM, you could probably end up spending a lot more on cables than on the KVM itself.

I will ask if cables are included. In that picture I see 9 vga ps/2 mouse and keyboard holes. I still don't see how it connects to the computer. A proprietary cable of some sort?

Edit: Thats an 8 port kvm. So you plug your keyboard and mouse into one of them, and then plug a vga mouse and keyboard male to male cables into each computer. Right?

 

[stinger608]

I will ask if cables are included. In that picture I see 9 vga ps/2 mouse and keyboard holes. I still don't see how it connects to the computer. A proprietary cable of some sort?

The cables come out of the KVM switch and plug into each computer. Then you plug your monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the "9th" port. When you switch between computers it allows your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to control and view each system.

Take a look at this article:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/clutter-rescue,795-2.html

It shows how the hookups are attached.

 

[Nordic]

So a kvm allows you to control 5 identical pc's at once? I thought allowed you to press a button and switch between each computer.

 

[stinger608]

No you still have to switch between each system. Basically all a KVM switch does is allow a person to control multiple computers using just one monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

You could save the money and just install TeamViewer on all the systems and basically do the same thing:

http://www.teamviewer.com/en/index.aspx

They have the free version.

 

[Nordic]

No you still have to switch between each system. Basically all a KVM switch does is allow a person to control multiple computers using just one monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

You could save the money and just install TeamViewer on all the systems and basically do the same thing:

http://www.teamviewer.com/en/index.aspx

They have the free version.

Ive used teamviewer and it was a pain. I was using it for remote control of computers.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

Just my 2 cents; I wouldn't buy a PS2 KVM. PS2 is getting too old.

 

[stinger608]

Just my 2 cents; I wouldn't buy a PS2 KVM. PS2 is getting too old.

I have to agree. I wouldn't waist the money on it, to be completely honest.

 

[Nordic]

I think I will pass. Thank you team!

 

[twilyth]

I am not so concerned about how a mouse and keyboard connect to the kvm. I have about 8 dvi to vga adapters so that is not a concern. I just don't understand how the kvm connects to, in this case, up to 8 computers. I know you press a button to switch between but it must be connected to each computer first.

Not sure I understand your question. You seem to understand how it works and what you need. The ports on the back should be labeled. There should be one set labeled something like 'monitor/keyboard/mouse' with a vga and 2 ps2 connections. Then there should be 8 similar connections for the computers - usually with opposite genders.

You can always go to the Hawking website and look up the model number. Even if it's not a current model, many vendors usually have an archive section. It may even have hotkey support so that you can press scroll lock twice or something like that to switch to the next active system.

 

[twilyth]

I think I will pass. Thank you team!

OK, never mind - thought you'd already bought it.,

 

[Arjai]

I'm getting really tired of these missing or bad parameter: email_addr errors! This is the third time I've had to do it manually

Manually? How does one, ME!, get around this? Aside from the obvious, older versions of BOINC?

Gots it, cmd line crapola!!

Working on it now.

OK, attached to my own account again!! Whew! that was a little weird!!

All I wanted to do was attach to Uncle K's account!!

Now I will see if I can... Now I have to wait for the wcg site to update numbers....

 

[manofthem]

Manually? How does one, ME!, get around this? Aside from the obvious, older versions of BOINC?

Gots it, cmd line crapola!!

Working on it now.

OK, attached to my own account again!! Whew! that was a little weird!!

All I wanted to do was attach to Uncle K's account!!

Now I will see if I can... Now I have to wait for the wcg site to update numbers....

@TRWOV posted a little bit to fix a few posts back, but you can follow this as well
http://blog.tjitjing.com/index.php/2014/11/boinc-error-when-adding-world-community-grid-project.html

It links back to the WCG site also. I've followed this several times, as well as the stuff TRWOV posted, and it works.



Edit: just realized you already fixed it
But here is the post by TRWOV

If you get this error when attaching WCG to BOINC ver. 7.4.27:

-1 missing or bad parameter: email_addr

do the following:

1. Go into your WGC profile ( Settings > Profile on the WCG page) and look for your account key.
2. Have boinc running and open a command prompt with administrator privileges (Win key, type cmd, right click and select "Run as administrator")
3. On the command prompt, go to your Boinc install folder ( C:\Program Files\Boinc in W7/8)

cd c:\program files\boinc

4. Run the following command:

boinccmd.exe --project_attach www.worldcommunitygrid.org youraccountkey

After that WCG should be attached to your Boinc client.

 

[Arjai]

OK, in about 4 minutes, if it works, I will be Crunching for Uncle K. Looks like my 600,000 milestone will have to wait. (even though I am a day away from it...)

Wish me luck!! 7.4.27 is proving to be a bit of a Byatch!!


I am now an official Uncle K Cruncher, until further notice!

 

[Norton]

Hey Team!

Can someone grab the Pie and Daily #'s tonight? I may not get back in time to get them done.

Will do them whenever I get back if no one is available.

Thanks in advance!

 

[AlienIsGOD]

case, AIO and G10 along with extra Corsair case fans

 

[manofthem]

Hey Team!

Can someone grab the Pie and Daily #'s tonight? I may not get back in time to get them done.

Will do them whenever I get back if no one is available.

Thanks in advance!

I gotcha buddy!



Edit: unless someone else wants a go

 

[ThE_MaD_ShOt]

I think I will pass. Thank you team!

I just got a 4 port one from tski. They are very nice to have. Basically 1 keybord, monitor, and mouse for 4 computers.The kvm allows you to share the monitor kwyboard and mouse between them. The switches control which pc at that time is using them. I have 3 linux rigs and my win8.1 rig sharing now. There is also another port on my monitor so I could actually hook another kvm to tha port and have even more pcs using that monitor. And I just pres a button on the front of the monitor to swicht between ports.

 

[Nordic]

I just got a 4 port one from tski. They are very nice to have. Basically 1 keybord, monitor, and mouse for 4 computers.The kvm allows you to share the monitor kwyboard and mouse between them. The switches control which pc at that time is using them. I have 3 linux rigs and my win8.1 rig sharing now. There is also another port on my monitor so I could actually hook another kvm to tha port and have even more pcs using that monitor. And I just pres a button on the front of the monitor to swicht between ports.

A 4port would be about perfect if I ever really look for one. This one just was on my daily browsing. I don't want to have much more than 4 computers crunching at a time cost and power usage wise. I would rather get a 12+ core server system.

 

[Norton]

I gotcha buddy!

Edit: unless someone else wants a go

Got back early so I can handle it- Thanks!

 

[manofthem]

Got back early so I can handle it- Thanks!

I guess that's for the best... I've been looking for the page where all the teams' numbers are posted, but I haven't been able to find it

 

[Norton]

I guess that's for the best... I've been looking for the page where all the teams' numbers are posted, but I haven't been able to find it

http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/stat/viewStatsByTeamY.do?sort=points

 

[t_ski]

A 4port would be about perfect if I ever really look for one. This one just was on my daily browsing. I don't want to have much more than 4 computers crunching at a time cost and power usage wise. I would rather get a 12+ core server system.

I've used quite a few IO Gear KVMs at work, mostly this (4 port):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817399001

...and this (2 port):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817107417





EDIT: Just found this if someone is looking for several decent crunchers:

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1845385

Depends on what kind of offer he'll accept.

 

[xvi]

Has anyone tried crunching under the Windows 10 Tech Preview? Was thinking about letting it go on a dedicated rig long enough to get a baseline and comparing to Win 7 and Linux.

Edit: Latest development version of BOINC (ver 7.4.36) does not have the invalid e-mail bug when adding a project to the client. Huzzah!