Folding@Home: CF Official Discussion Thread

mep916

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The only "SMP" client there is for macs or linux?

Tuffie.

They changed everything a couple days ago. Click here for the 5.91 beta 6 client. Scroll to the middle of the page. You should see the download. If you want, you can try one of the other versions.
 

The_Beast

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Can you use F@H if you don't have a internet connection???

I just built a new computer and it doesn't have a internet connection but I'd still like to fold
 

CopperKid

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i believe the only time that you need to connect is when you are getting what packet to use and when you are sending the data back, so at the start and end of each work unit
 

mep916

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i believe the only time that you need to connect is when you are getting what packet to use and when you are sending the data back, so at the start and end of each work unit

That's correct. You should have a 24/7 internet connection. ;)

how big is each packet??? I have dial-up so it take forever to download and upload stuff

Which CPU are you runnin' Beast? If you're runnin a Core 2 Duo/Quad, you would run the SMP client. With that client, each WU would be > 5MB.

EDIT: OK Yeah. You're runnin the E6550, so you would want to run the SMP client. I'm not sure how long it would take with dial-up...
 
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mep916

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Yes. Even if you have dial-up, you can use the SMP client. At the most, it will take a little longer to download a new packet - no big deal. ;)
 

The_Beast

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That's correct. You should have a 24/7 internet connection. ;)



Which CPU are you runnin' Beast? If you're runnin a Core 2 Duo/Quad, you would run the SMP client. With that client, each WU would be > 5MB.

EDIT: OK Yeah. You're runnin the E6550, so you would want to run the SMP client. I'm not sure how long it would take with dial-up...


That isn't too bad, it'll take 10-15 minutes downloading


Edit: I don't see and "5.91 beta 6" when I go to the SMP client download
 
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mep916

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That isn't too bad, it'll take 10-15 minutes downloading

Nah, that's not bad. I leave my computers running 24/7. You should do the same, for the best results.

Here's some basic SMP installation instructions:

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/...cb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&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.

btw, doesnt dial up cost more then cable now?

Not in Sacramento. Dial-up is as low as $4.95. Comcast costs $54.99 with the standalone internet package. :eek:
 

mep916

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Edit: I don't see and "5.91 beta 6" when I go to the SMP client download

Click on this link.

smp123.jpg


When you open the link, click on the Windows logo within the rectangled area to download the installation package.
 

The_Beast

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Nah, that's not bad. I leave my computers running 24/7. You should do the same, for the best results.

Here's some basic SMP installation instructions:


Not in Sacramento. Dial-up is as low as $4.95. Comcast costs $54.99 with the standalone internet package. :eek:

Can I download a packet on computer 1 (has internet), put it on a flash drive, transfer to computer 2 (no internet), fold the packet, put that onto a flash drive and upload it on computer 1???


Can I fold with my GPU along with my CPU???
 

The_Beast

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Can I download a packet on computer 1 (has internet), put it on a flash drive, transfer to computer 2 (no internet), fold the packet, put that onto a flash drive and upload it on computer 1???


Can I fold with my GPU along with my CPU???
 

CopperKid

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hmm i dont know if that would really work, im not sure how it store the data , like i know for me as son as its done it tries to send it, i guess in some crazy theory as long as you copied all the right files it would work...
 

mep916

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Can I download a packet on computer 1 (has internet), put it on a flash drive, transfer to computer 2 (no internet), fold the packet, put that onto a flash drive and upload it on computer 1???

I'm not sure if that would work. Are you using dial-up with the computer in your sig? If yes, just let the dial up connection handle the downloads/uploads. It will take awhile, but would be much easier than transferring "work" files back and forth.

Can I fold with my GPU along with my CPU???

Yes, you can. I started running both clients earlier this week and haven't had any problems. Since the GPU client uses a portion of your CPU, the SMP client is much slower. I've noticed a 500 point reduction in my PPD (Points Per Day) average; however, WUs (Worker Units) completed have tripled. I'm still unclear on whether it's better to use both clients, or stick with the SMP.

^ Some of that may not make sense. :p After you run F@H for awhile, you'll know what I mean. :)
 

CopperKid

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hey everyone , i was just wondering if anyone else had any problems with sending the packet data once it was finished folding... i keep getting
that the work unit has an invalid address apparently it is assigned to o.o.o.o

i think im kinda lost :|
 
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