so how do i fold with quad core?

[davidw89]

Latest version?
got a user friendly version for SMP?
Using Vista Ult x64?
Q6600 overclocked to 3.2ghz (stable) + 4gb ram + 8800gt, reason being computer is left on 24/7 doing nothing but torrenting.
cheers

[Teddy2]

Download the SMP client from
http://folding.stanford.edu/English/DownloadWinOther

choose the SMP Win 5.91 beta (note this bit)
Read the FAQ
http://www.stanford.edu/group/pandeg...g/FAQ-SMP.html
particularly the bit relevant to Installing the WIN client

DETAILED WINDOWS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation instructions are also included with the client download in a readme.rtf file.

NOTE: The account under which the client runs MUST have a password. Blank passwords will cause the FAH cores to fail.

1. Required component for XP & 2000 (not Vista, as it is built in): The Windows SMP client requires the Microsoft .NET framework v2.0; please install this prior to installing the client. The version 2.0 framework is required; it can co-exist with other versions, but this version must be installed. It can be obtained from Microsoft at the following URL: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en. Administrator privileges are required for install.

2. Unpack files. Run the self-extracting installer to unpack the SMP client files.

3. Client installation. Run install.bat from within the SMP install directory to complete the installation. This will install MPI services that the client needs. If you have Windows Firewall enabled, you may get a pop-up window asking if you should give access to the smpd and mpiexec programs. Grant access. If you use an alternate firewall product, you will likely have to make a similar exception for smpd.

**NOTE** The username and password you provide for mpiexec should be your Windows login that you will run the client under. This is used for authentication on your local machine. It is cached in encrypted form in your Registry and is not transmitted to FAH servers.

At the end of the install process, you should see two lines of output:

If you see this twice, MPI is working
If you see this twice, MPI is working

If you do not see these lines, do not start the client. MPI is not successfully installed, and the client will not run successfully.

4. Run the client:

Run fah.exe to start the SMP client. You will get another pop-up firewall window. Note: We do not currently support running the SMP client as a service.

5. Troubleshooting:

If the client reports an error code -1, it is likely due to an mpi problem. Try re-registering mpiexec by running mpiexec –register or install.bat.


Read that little lot, install the client & let us know how you go.

You'll find out pretty quickly if your overclock is stable or not..

Cheers Teddy

[BloodDonor]

Sorry to sound like a n00b, but i just ordered a Intel Core 2 Duo E6750


should kick the butt of my current CPU


does the same apply above, for this cpu? (2 cores)

[jardeath]

Yes BloodDonor, the SMP Client is for both dual and quad cpu's .

[BloodDonor]

Originally Posted by jardeath

Yes BloodDonor, the SMP Client is for both dual and quad cpu's .

awesome... gonna be happy to get more points per week

[davidw89]

ok thanks teddy 2
i want to run 2 instance of this since i have a quad core..how do i go about doing that

[Teddy2]

Originally Posted by davidw89

ok thanks teddy 2
i want to run 2 instance of this since i have a quad core..how do i go about doing that

If you are talking the SMP client under XP you only need to run one SMP, that's the whole idea of the SMP client in can scale to 2, 4 or even 8 cores & max em out.

Just remember that there are tight deadlines on the SMP proteins that you are folding! The most are usually 4 days tops, running 2 clients will means you do the work for Stanford slower which is not really what they want & they have publicly stated they want the work completed faster to further their research quicker.

My E6600 & Q6600 are maxed out with 1 SMP client running, your's should too!

Teddy

[mitsimonsta]

Trust me, just run on a single instance until you are familiar with the client. I still lose the odd unit at 90% or more.

I do recommend you install the SMP Affinity changer beforehand, it does increase your output a bit. Details of that and my experiences with 2 instances here: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=654992

[davidw89]

I am having trouble setting it up..help!!
and when i run fah.exe how do i set it up again?
Here is what i did:
http://imagestore.ugbox.net/image/Un...a0a41f411e.jpg
OK you guys are right, according to task manager, my core is maxed out at 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!
and how to i minimize this to taskbar?

[Cdr Zero]

Create a shortcut to fah.exe, right click on it and go to properties. In the target field right at the end add (-configonly) without brackets. When you run the shortcut you will go through the configuration again. Everything you've done so far is right as far as I can see. If you want to change the Machine ID just put in 2 instead of 1 where it asks for an ID.

To minimize it you just click minimize... unless you want it to run as a service, which isn't possible with SMP unless you do some dodgy stuff with h4ck3r t00lz.

[davidw89]

I have just installed SMP Affinity changer the x64 version..after installation completed a cmd popped up saying successful..let's hope this program autoruns whenever i open windows.
oh another question, how do i pause this program without losing the work?
PLEASE someone tell me how i minimize this to the bottom right hand side of the computer!
oh yeah thanks to above..i think i'll do one smp client for now.

[Cdr Zero]

Originally Posted by davidw89

I have just installed SMP Affinity changer the x64 version..after installation completed a cmd popped up saying successful..let's hope this program autoruns whenever i open windows.
oh another question, how do i pause this program without losing the work?
PLEASE someone tell me how i minimize this to the bottom right hand side of the computer!
oh yeah thanks to above..i think i'll do one smp client for now.

To auto run it create a shortcut to it and stick it in your startup folder (assuming vista has one). Before you do add (-forceasm) and (-verbosity 9) without the brackets to the end of the target field. This will force assembly instructions on to make sure your cpu is used to its full potential and will put more data into your log.txt respectively.

To pause it, just hit ctrl-c to close it down and it will start from it's last checkpoint next time you start it.

EDIT: Anyone want to help him with minimizing in Vista? I'm a noob with the new OS!

[davidw89]

any free program/utility will do it?
anyhow, do i set my username as whirlpool and team number as 24?

[Cdr Zero]

Originally Posted by davidw89

any free program/utility will do it?
anyhow, do i set my username as whirlpool and team number as 24?

As long as the number is 24, you can call yourself whatever you want.

[EvilGenius]

Originally Posted by Cdr Zero

EDIT: Anyone want to help him with minimizing in Vista? I'm a noob with the new OS!

By the sounds of it he wants it to sit in his sytem tray, not on the task bar. To my knowledge this can't be done?