Help with SMP folding. Every Core Folds the Same!

Hey guys, new to the forum. I have as follows:

i7-2600k
GTX570HD
Corsair 16GB Ram
Asus P67 Pro
Corsair H70 cooler
Cooler Master HAF case

I am running SMP folding with -2, -3 etc at the ends of the target locations.

Every CPU is folding the same project, Project: 7600 (Run 9, Clone 26, Gen 17).

Where did I go wrong? The CPU is running @ 50%.














--- Opening Log file [November 21 02:56:57 UTC]


# Windows CPU Systray Edition #################################################
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Folding@Home Client Version 6.23

http://folding.stanford.edu

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Launch directory: C:\Users\Barbossa\AppData\Roaming\Folding@Home-x86-3


[02:56:57] - Ask before connecting: No
[02:56:57] - User name: stevenschmitzer (Team 195247)
[02:56:57] - User ID: 9B7B170988D04C
[02:56:57] - Machine ID: 4
[02:56:57]
[02:56:57] Loaded queue successfully.
[02:56:57] Initialization complete
[02:56:57]
[02:56:57] + Processing work unit
[02:56:57] Core required: FahCore_a4.exe
[02:56:57] Core found.
[02:56:57] Working on queue slot 01 [November 21 02:56:57 UTC]
[02:56:57] + Working ...
[02:56:57]
[02:56:57] *------------------------------*
[02:56:57] Folding@Home Gromacs GB Core
[02:56:57] Version 2.27 (Dec. 15, 2010)
[02:56:57]
[02:56:57] Preparing to commence simulation
[02:56:57] - Looking at optimizations...
[02:56:57] - Files status OK
[02:56:57] - Expanded 302689 -> 506208 (decompressed 167.2 percent)
[02:56:57] Called DecompressByteArray: compressed_data_size=302689 data_size=506208, decompressed_data_size=506208 diff=0
[02:56:57] - Digital signature verified
[02:56:57]
[02:56:57] Project: 7600 (Run 9, Clone 26, Gen 17)
[02:56:57]
[02:56:57] Assembly optimizations on if available.
[02:56:57] Entering M.D.
[02:57:03] Using Gromacs checkpoints
[02:57:03] Mapping NT from 1 to 1
[02:57:04] Resuming from checkpoint
[02:57:04] Verified work/wudata_01.log
[02:57:04] Verified work/wudata_01.trr
[02:57:04] Verified work/wudata_01.xtc
[02:57:04] Verified work/wudata_01.edr
[02:57:04] Completed 174590 out of 2000000 steps (8%)
[03:04:02] Completed 180000 out of 2000000 steps (9%)
[03:29:13] Completed 200000 out of 2000000 steps (10%)

Hi Steve! Welcome to the forums.

For that CPU you want a single instance of the SMP client, and pass it the -smp 8 flag, IIRC.

All of the reading I did said that since it was a multi-core CPU that I would need to fold on each one seperately?

The v6 client can do SMP... it's been a fair while since you had to run n instances

Ok, I am reinstalling with the Stanford instructions here: http://folding.stanford.edu/English/WinSMPGuide

Just include -smp in your startup, no need to do anything else, 6.34 is nice. Do not start uniprocs unless you want to.

With 6.34 is the command prompt-style screen all I have to look at? Is there no longer a viewer or tray icons?

Folding_Steve said:

With 6.34 is the command prompt-style screen all I have to look at? Is there no longer a viewer or tray icons?

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Yep... but once you're up and running you can install my monitoring program, HFM, and it will show you the details of what's going on.

http://code.google.com/p/hfm-net/

Once installed... run it and go to Client > Add Client. In that dialog simply give the client a name and enter the folder path to your fah client (hint: the directory where you launched [email protected]).

harlam357 said:

Yep... but once you're up and running you can install my monitoring program, HFM, and it will show you the details of what's going on.

http://code.google.com/p/hfm-net/

Once installed... run it and go to Client > Add Client. In that dialog simply give the client a name and enter the folder path to your fah client (hint: the directory where you launched [email protected]).

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I got the HFM program installed and its working great! Thanks!

Did you remember to enter "32" as the team number ??

and make sure you OC that 2600K

Welcome to T32 folding

How am I looking here guys? Got the 2600K running at 4430, not sure if that is good or not:

Well your running an A4 which isnt going to give you many, if any bonus points so your PPD for this unit is predictably low.

Once you get some A3 units Ive got a 2600K at 4330 also so I wouldnt mind comparing with you.

One thing I didnt see mentioned and I dont see it in your console, have you signed up for a passkey? Without this you wont qualify for the bonus. Let us know, check out the FAQ to set up a passkey. Let us know if you get stuck.

OpenFriday said:

Well your running an A4 which isnt going to give you many, if any bonus points so your PPD for this unit is predictably low.

Once you get some A3 units Ive got a 2600K at 4330 also so I wouldnt mind comparing with you.

One thing I didnt see mentioned and I dont see it in your console, have you signed up for a passkey? Without this you wont qualify for the bonus. Let us know, check out the FAQ to set up a passkey. Let us know if you get stuck.

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I was wondering why my PPD value was so low. I put in my passkey during setup but im not sure if it worked or not.

4.4ghz is decent, if your temp is low you can try higher.
if you have entered passkey properly, then after completed 10 smp WUs you will get bonus.
*would be more useful if you show us what flags in used, in the future.

happy folding,
kgh

Im running 6.34 console version, when you start it up it shows up under your username and team number. Double check and make sure youve got it entered.

Remember you have to fold 10 work units at the normal value on the 11th you will get your bonus points. Shouldnt take long with your system.

And don't forget to glance over any backend processes such as an Adobe ActiveX executable. I've just found a few of these little tidbits bogging me down and now I'm finally getting the most F@H for my buck.

[ many thanks to OpenFriday of Team32]

Folding_Steve said:

I was wondering why my PPD value was so low. I put in my passkey during setup but im not sure if it worked or not.

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HFM calculates the WUs as if you will receive the bonus. You will get less than HFM shows until you qualify. A4s do receive a QRB, but generally they return less ppd than a3 WUs.