Running Multiple Clients (Intel i7 x990 12 CPUs)

[natedp]

Hi, I am very interested in running multiple Console versions of this client and I read as much as I could understand about how to achieve this on the FAQ but it does not seem to be reflecting on my User Statistics, it only reports 1 Client Active when I tried to have 1 GUI and 4 Console clients running.

What I did was the following:

1) Download/Install GUI Client
2) Download/Extract Console Client ( f@h_1 )
3) Download/Extract Console Client ( f@h_2 )
4) Download/Extract Console Client ( f@h_3 )
5) Download/Extract Console Client ( f@h_4 )
6) Run GUI Client - Adv. Settings ( -local and ID: 1 )
7) Run f@h_1 - Adv. Settings ( -local and ID: 2 )
8) Run f@h_2 - Adv. Settings ( -local and ID: 3 )
9) Run f@h_3 - Adv. Settings ( -local and ID: 4 )
10) Run f@h_4 - Adv. Settings ( -local and ID: 5 )

Note: All Clients are from the High Performance Clients page

At this point, I had 5 f@h clients running, 1 GUI and 4 Console. But after 2 WUs worth of completion my User Stats still only report 1 Active Client.

I could use some help, please.

My system specs are:

Intel Core i7 990X (6x 3.46GHz/12MB L3 Cache) (12 CPUs)
6 GB DDR3-1600
ATI Radeon HD 5770 - 1GB - HIS IceQ 5 Turbo - Core: 875MHz - CrossFire Mode (Dual Cards)

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

[bruce]

There have been two WUs returned using different MachineIDs but both WUs had errors and received no credit.

You said that you installed a single GUI Client with ID: 1 but the servers received these two GPU WUs from different Machine IDs.

Hi natedp (team 158630),
Your WU (P5734 R2 C606 G407) was added to the stats database on 2011-05-26 23:05:20 for 0 points of credit.
Hi natedp (team 158630),
Your WU (P5732 R2 C591 G420) was added to the stats database on 2011-05-26 21:05:24 for 0 points of credit.

I'm not sure how the servers count clients that have only returned 0-point errors. I suggest you post the FAHlog.txt from the ones you believe have completed WUs and we can see what's going on.

I don't know why you selected -advmethods. That does increase your chances of having errors like the ones that have been reported, but the two are not necessarily related.

Logically, you may want to run two GPU clients, one for each GPU but let's leave that for a later discussion after you get something working.


Did you consider the V7 client? One of it's biggest benefits is a greatly simplified installation. Since you're new to FAH and you're trying to create a complex installation, I think you should also seriously consider scrapping what you've done with V6 client and try the V7 beta client. Most people who are running V7 don't run into any serious problems and compared to the problems that you'll probably encounter before you get everything working in V6, V7 is going to be a breeze.

You'll also benefit because you'll be able to use FahCore_16 which provides OpenCL support for the HD5xxx hardware.

[k1wi]

Have you thought aboutr running just the one SMP client and setting it to use all your available cores? (or just 10, so you leave space for your gpu)

[natedp]

Alright so @ bruce,

I did change my GUI Machine ID at one point to get them in order, because it defaulted to 2 (not 1, as the FAQs suggests) and I want my GUI to be #1 and the Consoles to be IDs 2,3,4,5 respectively.

This may be why it reported 2 different Machine ID's when the WUs were returned.

For the V7, I cannot locate that. All the files I see available are all 6.something and the 1.something for PS3

@ k1wi, Would this be an overall increase to my F@H points production without killing my ability to actually do stuff while I am at my computer?


All in all, I would like to maximize my F@H production and maintain the ability to do things. I chat on IRC, browse forums and watch DVDs or play copies of my games using emulation software.

[natedp]

Ok, after this last update I see that I have 511 Score, 3 WUs returned and 2 Active Clients.
I am guessing 1 of my 4 Console Clients was finally working or at least contacting the server as well as my GPU client.

I have uninstalled the V6 GPU Client and deleted all but 1 Console Client folders. I will allow this current client to run while I sleep and see how things look.

I will check this thread when I get up and see about getting my hands on either this V7 Client and/or using the SMP method, provided I can figure it out with whatever information is available.

Thanks for the replies and any future help!

This is the FAHLog.txt for my only remaining client, which will remain running overnight.

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--- Opening Log file [May 27 03:19:41 UTC] 


# Windows GPU Console Edition #################################################
###############################################################################

                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.41r2

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

###############################################################################
###############################################################################

Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\Documents\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641
Executable: C:\Users\Nathan\Documents\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641\[email protected]


[03:19:41] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[03:19:41] Configuring Folding@Home...


[03:20:47] - Ask before connecting: No
[03:20:47] - User name: natedp (Team 158630)
[03:20:47] - User ID: 
[03:20:47] - Machine ID: 2
[03:20:47] 

A potential conflict was detected:

Process 2096 is currently running and may also be a client with Mach. ID 2.
The program will now exit. Upon restart, this check will not be done -- 
You may wish to check that no client is currently running in
C:\Users\Nathan\AppData\Roaming\Folding@home-gpu before restarting.

Please press any key to exit.


--- Opening Log file [May 27 03:21:33 UTC] 


# Windows GPU Console Edition #################################################
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                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.41r2

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

###############################################################################
###############################################################################

Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\Documents\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641
Executable: C:\Users\Nathan\Documents\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641\[email protected]


[03:21:33] - Ask before connecting: No
[03:21:33] - User name: natedp (Team 158630)
[03:21:33] - User ID: 
[03:21:33] - Machine ID: 2
[03:21:33] 
[03:21:33] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[03:21:33] Work directory not found. Creating...
[03:21:33] Could not open work queue, generating new queue...
[03:21:33] - Preparing to get new work unit...
[03:21:33] Cleaning up work directory
[03:21:33] + Attempting to get work packet
[03:21:33] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[03:21:33] - Connecting to assignment server
[03:21:33] - Successful: assigned to (171.64.65.102).
[03:21:33] + News From Folding@Home: Welcome to Folding@Home
[03:21:33] Loaded queue successfully.
[03:21:33] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[03:21:34] + Closed connections
[03:21:34] 
[03:21:34] + Processing work unit
[03:21:34] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[03:21:34] Core not found.
[03:21:34] - Core is not present or corrupted.
[03:21:34] - Attempting to download new core...
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[03:21:36] Verifying core Core_11.fah...
[03:21:36] Signature is VALID
[03:21:36] 
[03:21:36] Trying to unzip core FahCore_11.exe
[03:21:36] Decompressed FahCore_11.exe (3203072 bytes) successfully
[03:21:41] + Core successfully engaged
[03:21:46] 
[03:21:46] + Processing work unit
[03:21:46] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[03:21:46] Core found.
[03:21:46] Working on queue slot 01 [May 27 03:21:46 UTC]
[03:21:46] + Working ...
[03:21:46] 
[03:21:46] *------------------------------*
[03:21:46] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[03:21:46] Version 1.24 (Mon Feb 9 11:00:12 PST 2009)
[03:21:46] 
[03:21:46] Compiler  : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86 
[03:21:46] Build host: amoeba
[03:21:46] Board Type: AMD
[03:21:46] Core      : 
[03:21:46] Preparing to commence simulation
[03:21:46] - Looking at optimizations...
[03:21:46] - Created dyn
[03:21:46] - Files status OK
[03:21:46] - Expanded 98700 -> 492188 (decompressed 498.6 percent)
[03:21:46] Called DecompressByteArray: compressed_data_size=98700 data_size=492188, decompressed_data_size=492188 diff=0
[03:21:46] - Digital signature verified
[03:21:46] 
[03:21:46] Project: 5732 (Run 2, Clone 591, Gen 420)
[03:21:46] 
[03:21:46] Assembly optimizations on if available.
[03:21:46] Entering M.D.
[03:21:53] Tpr hash work/wudata_01.tpr:  2935677777 786864377 1971191424 3513625127 49451913
[03:21:53] Working on Protein
[03:21:53] Client config found, loading data.
[03:21:53] Starting GUI Server

Folding@Home Client Shutdown.


--- Opening Log file [May 27 03:26:51 UTC] 


# Windows GPU Console Edition #################################################
###############################################################################

                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.41r2

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

###############################################################################
###############################################################################

Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\Documents\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641
Executable: C:\Users\Nathan\Documents\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641\[email protected]


[03:26:51] - Ask before connecting: No
[03:26:51] - User name: natedp (Team 158630)
[03:26:51] - User ID: 
[03:26:51] - Machine ID: 2
[03:26:51] 
[03:26:51] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[03:26:52] Loaded queue successfully.
[03:26:52] 
[03:26:52] + Processing work unit
[03:26:52] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[03:26:52] Core found.
[03:26:52] Working on queue slot 01 [May 27 03:26:52 UTC]
[03:26:52] + Working ...
[03:26:52] 
[03:26:52] *------------------------------*
[03:26:52] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[03:26:52] Version 1.24 (Mon Feb 9 11:00:12 PST 2009)
[03:26:52] 
[03:26:52] Compiler  : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86 
[03:26:52] Build host: amoeba
[03:26:52] Board Type: AMD
[03:26:52] Core      : 
[03:26:52] Preparing to commence simulation
[03:26:52] - Looking at optimizations...
[03:26:52] - Files status OK
[03:26:52] - Expanded 98700 -> 492188 (decompressed 498.6 percent)
[03:26:52] Called DecompressByteArray: compressed_data_size=98700 data_size=492188, decompressed_data_size=492188 diff=0
[03:26:52] - Digital signature verified
[03:26:52] 
[03:26:52] Project: 5732 (Run 2, Clone 591, Gen 420)
[03:26:52] 
[03:26:52] Assembly optimizations on if available.
[03:26:52] Entering M.D.
[03:26:58] Will resume from checkpoint file
[03:26:58] Tpr hash work/wudata_01.tpr:  2935677777 786864377 1971191424 3513625127 49451913
[03:26:58] Working on Protein
[03:26:58] Client config found, loading data.
[03:26:58] Starting GUI Server
[03:27:00] Resuming from checkpoint
[03:27:00] fcCheckPointResume: retreived and current tpr file hash:
[03:27:00]    0   2935677777   2935677777
[03:27:00]    1    786864377    786864377
[03:27:00]    2   1971191424   1971191424
[03:27:00]    3   3513625127   3513625127
[03:27:00]    4     49451913     49451913
[03:27:00] Run: exception thrown during GuardedRun
[03:27:00] Run: exception thrown in GuardedRun -- Gromacs cannot continue further.
[03:27:00] Going to send back what have done -- stepsTotalG=10000000
[03:27:00] Work fraction=0.0000 steps=10000000.
[03:27:04] logfile size=15723 infoLength=15723 edr=0 trr=23
[03:27:04] - Writing 16259 bytes of core data to disk...
[03:27:04] Done: 15747 -> 5349 (compressed to 33.9 percent)
[03:27:04]   ... Done.
[03:27:04] 
[03:27:04] Folding@home Core Shutdown: EARLY_UNIT_END
[03:27:10] CoreStatus = 72 (114)
[03:27:10] Sending work to server
[03:27:10] Project: 5732 (Run 2, Clone 591, Gen 420)


[03:27:10] + Attempting to send results [May 27 03:27:10 UTC]
[03:27:10] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[03:27:10] + Results successfully sent
[03:27:10] Thank you for your contribution to Folding@Home.
[03:27:15] - Preparing to get new work unit...
[03:27:15] Cleaning up work directory
[03:27:15] + Attempting to get work packet
[03:27:15] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[03:27:15] - Connecting to assignment server
[03:27:15] - Successful: assigned to (171.64.65.102).
[03:27:15] + News From Folding@Home: Welcome to Folding@Home
[03:27:15] Loaded queue successfully.
[03:27:15] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[03:27:15] + Closed connections
[03:27:20] 
[03:27:20] + Processing work unit
[03:27:20] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[03:27:20] Core found.
[03:27:20] Working on queue slot 02 [May 27 03:27:20 UTC]
[03:27:20] + Working ...
[03:27:21] 
[03:27:21] *------------------------------*
[03:27:21] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[03:27:21] Version 1.24 (Mon Feb 9 11:00:12 PST 2009)
[03:27:21] 
[03:27:21] Compiler  : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86 
[03:27:21] Build host: amoeba
[03:27:21] Board Type: AMD
[03:27:21] Core      : 
[03:27:21] Preparing to commence simulation
[03:27:21] - Looking at optimizations...
[03:27:21] - Created dyn
[03:27:21] - Files status OK
[03:27:21] - Expanded 96661 -> 489152 (decompressed 506.0 percent)
[03:27:21] Called DecompressByteArray: compressed_data_size=96661 data_size=489152, decompressed_data_size=489152 diff=0
[03:27:21] - Digital signature verified
[03:27:21] 
[03:27:21] Project: 5737 (Run 2, Clone 573, Gen 395)
[03:27:21] 
[03:27:21] Assembly optimizations on if available.
[03:27:21] Entering M.D.
[03:27:27] Tpr hash work/wudata_02.tpr:  1226914085 2637872384 3068163440 3048951818 1079645664
[03:27:27] Working on Protein
[03:27:27] Client config found, loading data.
[03:27:27] Starting GUI Server
[03:33:38] Completed 1%
[03:39:45] Completed 2%
[03:46:20] Completed 3%

Folding@Home Client Shutdown.


--- Opening Log file [May 27 04:13:28 UTC] 


# Windows GPU Console Edition #################################################
###############################################################################

                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.41r2

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

###############################################################################
###############################################################################

Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\Documents\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641
Executable: C:\Users\Nathan\Documents\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641\[email protected]


[04:13:28] - Ask before connecting: No
[04:13:28] - User name: natedp (Team 158630)
[04:13:28] - User ID: 
[04:13:28] - Machine ID: 2
[04:13:28] 
[04:13:28] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[04:13:28] Loaded queue successfully.
[04:13:28] 
[04:13:28] + Processing work unit
[04:13:28] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[04:13:28] Core found.
[04:13:28] Working on queue slot 02 [May 27 04:13:28 UTC]
[04:13:28] + Working ...
[04:13:28] 
[04:13:28] *------------------------------*
[04:13:28] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[04:13:28] Version 1.24 (Mon Feb 9 11:00:12 PST 2009)
[04:13:28] 
[04:13:28] Compiler  : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86 
[04:13:28] Build host: amoeba
[04:13:28] Board Type: AMD
[04:13:28] Core      : 
[04:13:28] Preparing to commence simulation
[04:13:28] - Looking at optimizations...
[04:13:28] - Created dyn
[04:13:28] - Files status OK
[04:13:28] Error: Missing work file=<>
[04:13:28] 
[04:13:28] Folding@home Core Shutdown: MISSING_WORK_FILES
[04:13:32] CoreStatus = 74 (116)
[04:13:32] The core could not find the work files specified. Removing from queue
[04:13:32] Deleting current work unit & continuing...
[04:13:36] - Preparing to get new work unit...
[04:13:36] Cleaning up work directory
[04:13:36] + Attempting to get work packet
[04:13:36] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[04:13:36] - Connecting to assignment server
[04:13:36] - Successful: assigned to (171.64.65.102).
[04:13:36] + News From Folding@Home: Welcome to Folding@Home
[04:13:37] Loaded queue successfully.
[04:13:37] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[04:13:37] + Closed connections
[04:13:42] 
[04:13:42] + Processing work unit
[04:13:42] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[04:13:42] Core found.
[04:13:42] Working on queue slot 03 [May 27 04:13:42 UTC]
[04:13:42] + Working ...
[04:13:42] 
[04:13:42] *------------------------------*
[04:13:42] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[04:13:42] Version 1.24 (Mon Feb 9 11:00:12 PST 2009)
[04:13:42] 
[04:13:42] Compiler  : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86 
[04:13:42] Build host: amoeba
[04:13:42] Board Type: AMD
[04:13:42] Core      : 
[04:13:42] Preparing to commence simulation
[04:13:42] - Looking at optimizations...
[04:13:42] - Created dyn
[04:13:42] - Files status OK
[04:13:42] - Expanded 96661 -> 489152 (decompressed 506.0 percent)
[04:13:42] Called DecompressByteArray: compressed_data_size=96661 data_size=489152, decompressed_data_size=489152 diff=0
[04:13:42] - Digital signature verified
[04:13:42] 
[04:13:42] Project: 5737 (Run 2, Clone 573, Gen 395)
[04:13:42] 
[04:13:42] Assembly optimizations on if available.
[04:13:42] Entering M.D.
[04:13:48] Tpr hash work/wudata_03.tpr:  1226914085 2637872384 3068163440 3048951818 1079645664
[04:13:48] Working on Protein
[04:13:49] Client config found, loading data.
[04:13:49] Starting GUI Server

Folding@Home Client Shutdown.


--- Opening Log file [May 27 05:54:11 UTC] 


# Windows GPU Console Edition #################################################
###############################################################################

                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.41r2

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

###############################################################################
###############################################################################

Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\Folding @ Home\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641
Executable: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\Folding @ Home\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641\[email protected]
Arguments: -local 

[05:54:11] - Ask before connecting: No
[05:54:11] - User name: natedp (Team 158630)
[05:54:11] - User ID: 
[05:54:11] - Machine ID: 4
[05:54:11] 
[05:54:11] Gpu type=1 species=4.

A potential conflict was detected:

Process 1100 is currently running and may also be a client with Mach. ID 4.
The program will now exit. Upon restart, this check will not be done -- 
You may wish to check that no client is currently running in
C:\Users\Nathan\Documents\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641-3 before restarting.

Please press any key to exit.


--- Opening Log file [May 27 05:54:31 UTC] 


# Windows GPU Console Edition #################################################
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                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.41r2

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

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Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\Folding @ Home\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641
Executable: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\Folding @ Home\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641\[email protected]
Arguments: -local 

[05:54:31] - Ask before connecting: No
[05:54:31] - User name: natedp (Team 158630)
[05:54:31] - User ID: 
[05:54:31] - Machine ID: 4
[05:54:31] 
[05:54:31] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[05:54:31] Loaded queue successfully.
[05:54:31] 
[05:54:31] + Processing work unit
[05:54:31] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[05:54:31] Core found.
[05:54:31] Working on queue slot 03 [May 27 05:54:31 UTC]
[05:54:31] + Working ...
[05:54:31] 
[05:54:31] *------------------------------*
[05:54:31] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[05:54:31] Version 1.24 (Mon Feb 9 11:00:12 PST 2009)
[05:54:31] 
[05:54:31] Compiler  : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86 
[05:54:31] Build host: amoeba
[05:54:31] Board Type: AMD
[05:54:31] Core      : 
[05:54:31] Preparing to commence simulation
[05:54:31] - Looking at optimizations...
[05:54:31] - Created dyn
[05:54:31] - Files status OK
[05:54:31] Error: Missing work file=<>
[05:54:31] 
[05:54:31] Folding@home Core Shutdown: MISSING_WORK_FILES
[05:54:36] CoreStatus = 74 (116)
[05:54:36] The core could not find the work files specified. Removing from queue
[05:54:36] Deleting current work unit & continuing...
[05:54:40] - Preparing to get new work unit...
[05:54:40] Cleaning up work directory
[05:54:40] + Attempting to get work packet
[05:54:40] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[05:54:40] - Connecting to assignment server
[05:54:40] - Successful: assigned to (171.64.65.102).
[05:54:40] + News From Folding@Home: Welcome to Folding@Home
[05:54:40] Loaded queue successfully.
[05:54:40] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[05:54:41] + Closed connections
[05:54:46] 
[05:54:46] + Processing work unit
[05:54:46] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[05:54:46] Core found.
[05:54:46] Working on queue slot 04 [May 27 05:54:46 UTC]
[05:54:46] + Working ...
[05:54:46] 
[05:54:46] *------------------------------*
[05:54:46] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[05:54:46] Version 1.24 (Mon Feb 9 11:00:12 PST 2009)
[05:54:46] 
[05:54:46] Compiler  : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86 
[05:54:46] Build host: amoeba
[05:54:46] Board Type: AMD
[05:54:46] Core      : 
[05:54:46] Preparing to commence simulation
[05:54:46] - Looking at optimizations...
[05:54:46] - Created dyn
[05:54:46] - Files status OK
[05:54:46] - Expanded 98755 -> 492188 (decompressed 498.3 percent)
[05:54:46] Called DecompressByteArray: compressed_data_size=98755 data_size=492188, decompressed_data_size=492188 diff=0
[05:54:46] - Digital signature verified
[05:54:46] 
[05:54:46] Project: 5734 (Run 2, Clone 606, Gen 407)
[05:54:46] 
[05:54:46] Assembly optimizations on if available.
[05:54:46] Entering M.D.
[05:54:52] Tpr hash work/wudata_04.tpr:  3181199704 909358215 1491427423 2999191876 3861723349
[05:55:09] Run: exception thrown during GuardedRun
[05:55:09] Run: exception thrown in GuardedRun -- Gromacs cannot continue further.
[05:55:09] Going to send back what have done -- stepsTotalG=0
[05:55:09] Work fraction=0.0000 steps=0.
[05:55:13] logfile size=5061 infoLength=5061 edr=0 trr=23
[05:55:13] - Writing 5597 bytes of core data to disk...
[05:55:13] Done: 5085 -> 1916 (compressed to 37.6 percent)
[05:55:13]   ... Done.
[05:55:13] 
[05:55:13] Folding@home Core Shutdown: UNSTABLE_MACHINE
[05:55:16] CoreStatus = 7A (122)
[05:55:16] Sending work to server
[05:55:16] Project: 5734 (Run 2, Clone 606, Gen 407)


[05:55:16] + Attempting to send results [May 27 05:55:16 UTC]
[05:55:16] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[05:55:17] + Results successfully sent
[05:55:17] Thank you for your contribution to Folding@Home.
[05:55:21] - Preparing to get new work unit...
[05:55:21] Cleaning up work directory
[05:55:21] + Attempting to get work packet
[05:55:21] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[05:55:21] - Connecting to assignment server
[05:55:21] - Successful: assigned to (171.64.65.102).
[05:55:21] + News From Folding@Home: Welcome to Folding@Home
[05:55:21] Loaded queue successfully.
[05:55:21] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[05:55:22] + Closed connections
[05:55:27] 
[05:55:27] + Processing work unit
[05:55:27] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[05:55:27] Core found.
[05:55:27] Working on queue slot 05 [May 27 05:55:27 UTC]
[05:55:27] + Working ...
[05:55:27] 
[05:55:27] *------------------------------*
[05:55:27] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[05:55:27] Version 1.24 (Mon Feb 9 11:00:12 PST 2009)
[05:55:27] 
[05:55:27] Compiler  : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86 
[05:55:27] Build host: amoeba
[05:55:27] Board Type: AMD
[05:55:27] Core      : 
[05:55:27] Preparing to commence simulation
[05:55:27] - Looking at optimizations...
[05:55:27] - Created dyn
[05:55:27] - Files status OK
[05:55:27] - Expanded 96733 -> 489152 (decompressed 505.6 percent)
[05:55:27] Called DecompressByteArray: compressed_data_size=96733 data_size=489152, decompressed_data_size=489152 diff=0
[05:55:27] - Digital signature verified
[05:55:27] 
[05:55:27] Project: 5737 (Run 4, Clone 594, Gen 429)
[05:55:27] 
[05:55:27] Assembly optimizations on if available.
[05:55:27] Entering M.D.
[05:55:33] Tpr hash work/wudata_05.tpr:  2514013199 4144680875 3605575836 3264549569 1797831773
[05:55:33] Working on Protein
[05:55:33] Client config found, loading data.
[05:55:33] Starting GUI Server
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--- Opening Log file [May 27 08:11:41 UTC] 


# Windows GPU Console Edition #################################################
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                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.41r2

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

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Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\Folding @ Home\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641
Executable: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\Folding @ Home\Folding@home-Win32-GPU_XP-641\[email protected]
Arguments: -local 

[08:11:41] - Ask before connecting: No
[08:11:41] - User name: natedp (Team 158630)
[08:11:41] - User ID: 
[08:11:41] - Machine ID: 4
[08:11:41] 
[08:11:41] Gpu type=1 species=4.
[08:11:42] Loaded queue successfully.
[08:11:42] 
[08:11:42] + Processing work unit
[08:11:42] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[08:11:42] Core found.
[08:11:42] Working on queue slot 05 [May 27 08:11:42 UTC]
[08:11:42] + Working ...
[08:11:42] 
[08:11:42] *------------------------------*
[08:11:42] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[08:11:42] Version 1.24 (Mon Feb 9 11:00:12 PST 2009)
[08:11:42] 
[08:11:42] Compiler  : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86 
[08:11:42] Build host: amoeba
[08:11:42] Board Type: AMD
[08:11:42] Core      : 
[08:11:42] Preparing to commence simulation
[08:11:42] - Ensuring status. Please wait.
[08:11:51] - Looking at optimizations...
[08:11:51] - Working with standard loops on this execution.
[08:11:51] - Previous termination of core was improper.
[08:11:51] - Files status OK
[08:11:51] - Expanded 96733 -> 489152 (decompressed 505.6 percent)
[08:11:51] Called DecompressByteArray: compressed_data_size=96733 data_size=489152, decompressed_data_size=489152 diff=0
[08:11:51] - Digital signature verified
[08:11:51] 
[08:11:51] Project: 5737 (Run 4, Clone 594, Gen 429)
[08:11:51] 
[08:11:51] Entering M.D.
[08:11:58] Will resume from checkpoint file
[08:11:58] Tpr hash work/wudata_05.tpr:  2514013199 4144680875 3605575836 3264549569 1797831773
[08:11:58] Working on Protein
[08:11:58] Client config found, loading data.
[08:11:58] Starting GUI Server
[08:12:00] Resuming from checkpoint
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[k1wi]

Personally I'd say your best bet would be to configure your client in SMP mode if your computer is on 24/7. Obviously you've got a really high powered machine CPU, so I would imagine that performance is important to you.

Therefore, what I'd suggest you try doing is starting off by configuring your folding client for -smp 10 and seeing whether there are any issues with your emulation gaming. I would suspect that there wouldn't be, but if you do find that there is, just drop down the -smp x value. If anything any slow down will be with your folding, but certainly not to the point where your folding performance would drop below that achieved by running multiple regular uni-processor clients. I'd recommend a 'clean' install and following the smp installation guide to the letter (including starting the client with -configonly to start with). In terms of PPD, SMP on an i7 990 will well and truly blow away any sort of multiple uni-proc clients, even if you just ran the same number of threads as you did uni-processor clients.

I know it might seem like a waste of good crunching hardware, but if you do end up running the SMP client, you'd possibly be better off stopping folding on the GPU, those ATI's aren't yet particularly efficient (although there is advancement with the new v7 client that bruce mentioned). Plus it would avoid you having to pause/resume it when you're gaming. All in all it's just a more efficient way to fold.

Make sure you're using a passkey though (this actually applies more and more for all clients) as with SMP and some uni-processor work units you will earn bonus points...

Finally, if you're overclocking at all, keep an eye on your log files/temps/general stability etc etc. FAH runs the CPU much much harder than pretty much any other app out there, even some stress testing apps, so if your machine is overclocked and even the least bit unstable, FAH will reveal it even if other apps don't!

[bruce]

The V7 client can be found here. I'm not pushing it ... just giving you the information you asked for.

If you're running 24x7, then a single SMP client with -smp 10 (or some other value) is much more productive and much easier to install than multiple uniprocessor clients. With dual HD 5770, you probably use your machine for gaming, and if any of the clients are going to interfere with your desired use of the machine, the GPU client(s) are more likely to be noticed than any of the CPU-based clients.

I had assumed that you had chosen multiple clients for a specific reason. We're happy to support you with whatever you choose, whether that's multiple V6 clients, the V7 client, or the SMP client and I should have asked more questions rather than simply answering the questions you asked.

[natedp]

Ok, so I checked in and saw that my Console version was erroring when trying to return the WU it had completed and then it couldn't retrieve a new WU to work on. So no progress was made. Removed all F@H instances from my PC and went with the SMP route.

I just completed the setup and it is now running, here is my FAHLog.txt after starting it up.

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--- Opening Log file [May 27 17:43:35 UTC] 


# Windows SMP Console Edition #################################################
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                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.34

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

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Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\FAH SMP
Executable: fah6
Arguments: -configonly -smp 

[17:43:35] Configuring Folding@Home...



--- Opening Log file [May 27 17:45:15 UTC] 


# Windows SMP Console Edition #################################################
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                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.34

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

###############################################################################
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Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\FAH SMP
Executable: fah6
Arguments: -configonly -smp 10 

[17:45:15] - Ask before connecting: No
[17:45:15] - User name: Anonymous (Team 0)
[17:45:15] - User ID: XXXXXXXXX
[17:45:15] - Machine ID: 1
[17:45:15] 
[17:45:15] Configuring Folding@Home...


The program will continue in non-service mode now, working in C:\Users\Nathan\FAH SMP.
The next time the computer is starts up, you should see work automatically
continue there. Note that when this service is running, you should not try
to manually run F@H from that directory at the same time.


[17:53:28] - Ask before connecting: No
[17:53:28] - User name: natedp (Team 158630)
[17:53:28] - User ID: XXXXXXXXXXX
[17:53:28] - Machine ID: 1
[17:53:28] 
[17:53:28] -configonly flag given, so exiting.


--- Opening Log file [May 27 17:55:40 UTC] 


# Windows SMP Console Edition #################################################
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                       Folding@Home Client Version 6.34

                          http://folding.stanford.edu

###############################################################################
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Launch directory: C:\Users\Nathan\FAH SMP
Executable: fah6
Arguments: -smp 10 

[17:55:40] - Ask before connecting: No
[17:55:40] - User name: natedp (Team 158630)
[17:55:40] - User ID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
[17:55:40] - Machine ID: 1
[17:55:40] 
[17:55:40] Work directory not found. Creating...
[17:55:40] Could not open work queue, generating new queue...
[17:55:40] - Preparing to get new work unit...
[17:55:40] Cleaning up work directory
[17:55:40] + Attempting to get work packet
[17:55:40] Passkey found
[17:55:40] - Connecting to assignment server
[17:55:40] - Successful: assigned to (171.64.65.54).
[17:55:40] + News From Folding@Home: Welcome to Folding@Home
[17:55:41] Loaded queue successfully.
[17:55:43] + Closed connections
[17:55:43] 
[17:55:43] + Processing work unit
[17:55:43] Core required: FahCore_a3.exe
[17:55:43] Core not found.
[17:55:43] - Core is not present or corrupted.
[17:55:43] - Attempting to download new core...
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[17:55:46] Verifying core Core_a3.fah...
[17:55:46] Signature is VALID
[17:55:46] 
[17:55:46] Trying to unzip core FahCore_a3.exe
[17:55:47] Decompressed FahCore_a3.exe (10057216 bytes) successfully
[17:55:52] + Core successfully engaged
[17:55:57] 
[17:55:57] + Processing work unit
[17:55:57] Core required: FahCore_a3.exe
[17:55:57] Core found.
[17:55:57] Working on queue slot 01 [May 27 17:55:57 UTC]
[17:55:57] + Working ...
[17:55:57] 
[17:55:57] *------------------------------*
[17:55:57] Folding@Home Gromacs SMP Core
[17:55:57] Version 2.27 (Dec. 15, 2010)
[17:55:57] 
[17:55:57] Preparing to commence simulation
[17:55:57] - Looking at optimizations...
[17:55:57] - Created dyn
[17:55:57] - Files status OK
[17:55:58] - Expanded 1764704 -> 2253729 (decompressed 127.7 percent)
[17:55:58] Called DecompressByteArray: compressed_data_size=1764704 data_size=2253729, decompressed_data_size=2253729 diff=0
[17:55:58] - Digital signature verified
[17:55:58] 
[17:55:58] Project: 6053 (Run 0, Clone 28, Gen 319)
[17:55:58] 
[17:55:58] Assembly optimizations on if available.
[17:55:58] Entering M.D.
[17:56:03] Mapping NT from 10 to 10 
[17:56:04] Completed 0 out of 500000 steps  (0%)

Does this look about correct?

[7im]

yes.

[Grandpa_01]

Yes it is correct but if you are not going to run the GPU client's then you can run just -smp which will default to -smp 12. If you are gaming while folding then the -smp 10 is a better choice any way after you complete your 10 smp WU's and qualify for the bonus points you may want to consider running bigadv but that is a decision to make latter.

[natedp]

How do I run bigadv? I set the small/normal/big setting to Big when configuring my client.

[ChasR]

Add the -bigadv flag in extra parameters or in the start string. You must have answered no to advanced methods during configuration.

[natedp]

I am afraid I do not recall that option or at least I don't recall seeing BIGADV specifically. I do know that I was prompted to choose Small, Normal, or Big file-sizes and I did input Big.

The following is from the SMP Install Guide that I followed to the letter...

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 Acceptable size of work assignment and work result packets (bigger units
 may have large memory demands) -- 'small' is <5MB, 'normal' is <10MB, and
 'big' is >10MB (small/normal/big) [normal]?


 This option states a preference for the size of work units downloaded and uploaded to the project servers. Note that all SMP WUs are large in size, so big is the required setting. Bigger units will also have bigger memory requirements. If you run on a slower broadband or dialup internet connection, small is the recommended setting to ease your bandwidth usage and you may want to switch to the CPU client instead.
 
 Change advanced options (yes/no) [no]? yes


 If you want to change the advanced options, enter yes. It is not mandatory but is recommended for SMP installs.
 
 Core Priority (idle/low) [idle]?


 This adjusts the FAH client priority level. This is similar to, but not the same as the Windows priority setting. In most cases, the default idle setting is recommended.
 
Note: For better performance when mixing CPU or SMP clients with GPU clients, raise the priority of the GPU clients by selecting the low priority setting. Do NOT change the Windows priority settings for the client or fahcore.
 
 CPU usage requested (5-100) [100]?


 This will adjust the percentage of CPU usage. The FAH client only uses spare CPU cycles not used by other programs, so reducing this setting is not typically necessary. However, if you want to lower system temperatures, or reserve CPU cycles for more intensive computer tasks, enter a number below 100.In the SMP client, changing this setting does not reduce CPU usage.
 
 Disable highly optimized assembly code (no/yes) [no]?


 If you are having issues running the client, disable this. For 99.9% of the users, leave this at the default setting since this reduces the client performance a lot.
 
 Pause if battery power is being used (useful for laptops) (no/yes) [no]?


 If you run a laptop, set this to yes to pause if the laptop is not plugged on the wall. This will avoid the client draining the battery.(if name WinSMP*:)In the SMP client, this setting may not behave as expected.(if name WinGPU*:)In the GPU client, this setting may not behave as expected.
 
 Interval, in minutes, between checkpoints (3-30) [15]?


 Number of minutes between each checkpoint where the client is writing the client progress to disk in case of unexpected interruption. 15 is the recommended setting.
 
 Memory, in MB, to indicate (1013 available) [1013]?


 Sets the amount of memory seen by the work servers. By default, it shows the full system memory amount. Note that reducing this setting does not reserve more memory for other programs. However, reducing this setting will prevent the client from downloading memory intensive work units. A setting too low may prevent the client from getting any new work. (if name WinSMP*:)In the SMP client, .5 GB per CPU core is the minimum, while 1 GB per core is recommended.
 
 Set -advmethods flag always, requesting new advanced
 scientific cores and/or work units if available (no/yes) [no]?


 This is the same as using the -advmethods command line flag, except -advmethods will not appear on the arguments line in the fahlog. This option states a preference to request late stage beta work units, which may be less stable than regular work units. May cause work unit size and PPD to increase, decrease, or not change.
 
 Ignore any deadline information (mainly useful if
 system clock frequently has errors) (no/yes) [no]?


 Only set this to yes if your local computer clock is having issues keeping the correct date and time.
 
 Machine ID (1-16) [1]?


 This is the Machine Number of the client. If you are running more than one client under the same operating system, you need to have a different Machine ID for each client on that machine. If you are installing a single client on multiple computers, you do not need to change this since this is only for installing multiple clients on the same computer.
 
 Launch automatically, install as a service in this directory (yes/no) [no]?


 If you want the client to run as a service, say yes and it will install a new entry in the services list. The next time you restart the computer, the service will start automatically and run in the background. SMP as a service is only supported in v6.30 and newer.
 
Note: The current Windows user account must have Administrator privileges to install FAH as a service. And rebooting the computer to start the client running as a service is required.
 
 The following options require you to restart the client before they take effect
 Disable CPU affinity lock (no/yes) [no]?


 Not useful for SMP since it use all cores. 

 Additional client parameters []?


 You can enter the client flags here so you don't have to type the flag each time you run the client. We strongly suggest you enter the -smp Do NOT enter -config or -configonly'' or any single-use flag in this field to avoid problems.
 
 IP address to bind core to (for viewer) []?


 For future use when the Viewer is working better. Specifies the IP address of the machine of which the viewer should display the client output.

[Grandpa_01]

It goes in the Additional client parameters []?

Change advanced options (yes/no) [no]? yes

Additional client parameters []? -smp -bigadv

[natedp]

Alright, I see now. Thanks!