Working app_info files

[Movieman]

edited above to show change to GPU wu's running

no, sorry, I meant I was able to contact WCG and upload...2600K machine still has it's issues..

[[XC] Oj101]

This isn't working for me with my GTX 580, whenever I add:

<app_config>
   <app>
      <name>hcc1</name>
      <max_concurrent>4</max_concurrent>
      <gpu_versions>
          <gpu_usage>.25</gpu_usage>
          <cpu_usage>1</cpu_usage>
      </gpu_versions>
   </app>
</app_config>

I get a notice about a syntax error, clicking on it takes me here http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Anonymous_platform

The project then forgets all work units in progress and won't fetch new work, even though the event log doesn't show errors.

Anyone?

[Movieman]

This isn't working for me with my GTX 580, whenever I add:

<app_config>
   <app>
      <name>hcc1</name>
      <max_concurrent>4</max_concurrent>
      <gpu_versions>
          <gpu_usage>.25</gpu_usage>
          <cpu_usage>1</cpu_usage>
      </gpu_versions>
   </app>
</app_config>

I get a notice about a syntax error, clicking on it takes me here http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Anonymous_platform

The project then forgets all work units in progress and won't fetch new work, even though the event log doesn't show errors.

Anyone?

JMHO but I wouldn't run more than one GPU WU on an nVidia based card..That is just my opinion..

[Gandalf]

I have my NVIDIA GPUs set to 0.5C + 0.5NV. Works for me.

The link referred to the app_info.xml file. That is not where you want to go.

[Gandalf]

MM - if you are running BOINC on more than one computer, you might want to download/install/run BoincTasks. I use it to keep a watch on all my computers - http://www.efmer.eu/boinc/boinc_tasks/

[OldChap]

Oj: show us your log.

I'm particularly interested in these lines:



With nVidia yours will be a bit different.

Confirm which Boinc version and confirm that you have deleted any previous app_info file.

[[XC] Oj101]

My log is currently clear as I had to reset WCG to get it crunching again and I don't want to break it again tonight for fear of not getting more work units, but I've never seen app_config and I had to make app_info (it wasn't there). BOINC version 7.0.59.

[OldChap]

Mismatch in boinc version and use of app_config/app_info

can't remember the exact version number but I think it was boinc 7.0.42 and later require app config or at least prior to that it doesn't work.

app_config files replace app_info which must be deleted

[nanoprobe]

Mismatch in boinc version and use of app_config/app_info

can't remember the exact version number but I think it was boinc 7.0.42 and later require app config or at least prior to that it doesn't work.

app_config files replace app_info which must be deleted

You are correct OC. 7.0.40 or above to use app_config. Do not use app_info in 7.0.40 or above. You'll be stuck with WUs that won't report.

[[XC] Oj101]

Ah, thank you. Does the content of the file stay the same?

[[XC] Oj101]

I took a chance, it's now running four WUs

[Movieman]

Update:
I uninstalled 7.0.59, installed 7.0.58, same issue
Then I tried Driver sweeper, removed all the NVidia hidden files and reg entries, booted, did a fresh install of 7.0.58 and sam thing and this in the log:
3/31/2013 1:40:22 AM | World Community Grid | Starting task X0930126750857201105260942_1 using hcc1 version 705 (ati_hcc1) in slot 8
3/31/2013 1:40:23 AM | World Community Grid | Computation for task X0930126750857201105260942_1 finished
3/31/2013 1:40:23 AM | World Community Grid | Output file X0930126750857201105260942_1_0 for task X0930126750857201105260942_1 absent

They are starting and going to computational error in the same second..
Well I've been wanting to replace this board with a Intel Z77 board I have and I guess this is the motivation to do so..

[jeanguy2]

Update:
I uninstalled 7.0.59, installed 7.0.58, same issue
Then I tried Driver sweeper, removed all the NVidia hidden files and reg entries, booted, did a fresh install of 7.0.58 and sam thing and this in the log:
3/31/2013 1:40:22 AM | World Community Grid | Starting task X0930126750857201105260942_1 using hcc1 version 705 (ati_hcc1) in slot 8
3/31/2013 1:40:23 AM | World Community Grid | Computation for task X0930126750857201105260942_1 finished
3/31/2013 1:40:23 AM | World Community Grid | Output file X0930126750857201105260942_1_0 for task X0930126750857201105260942_1 absent

They are starting and going to computational error in the same second..
Well I've been wanting to replace this board with a Intel Z77 board I have and I guess this is the motivation to do so..

MM, Can you confirm that you followed these steps to use Drive Sweeper..

1- Un-install AMD CAT 13.1 and delete C:\AMD\Support\13-1_vista_win7_win8_64_dd_ccc_whql
2- re-boot in safe mode
3- Use drive sweeper to remove Nvidia and ATI/AMD display drivers
4- Do normal OS re-boot & re-install AMD CAT 13.1
5- Re-start system
6- re-start BOINC

[Movieman]

MM, Can you confirm that you followed these steps to use Drive Sweeper..

1- Un-install AMD CAT 13.1 and delete C:\AMD\Support\13-1_vista_win7_win8_64_dd_ccc_whql
2- re-boot in safe mode
3- Use drive sweeper to remove Nvidia and ATI/AMD display drivers
4- Do normal OS re-boot & re-install AMD CAT 13.1
5- Re-start system
6- re-start BOINC

No, I did exactly what I said above..Didn't see the need to remove the ATI 13.1 drivers since that is what i needed to use..
Sort of made up my mind tonight that I'm replacing the board and will have a fresh formatted drive to start with.

[0ne.shot]

I had an issue when I messed with drivers. The WUs would immediately error out upon starting. I cleared them(drivers) out and reinstalled everything and the problem was fixed. But if you don't buy that, it's a good enough excuse to get a new board! Will this board be hypothetical like the other one?

[Movieman]

I had an issue when I messed with drivers. The WUs would immediately error out upon starting. I cleared them(drivers) out and reinstalled everything and the problem was fixed. But if you don't buy that, it's a good enough excuse to get a new board! Will this board be hypothetical like the other one?

No. it's for the 2600K..
Intel DZ77RE-75K
It's actually a board I sold to a guy here, someone stepped on the box in shipping and he sent it back to me and I replaced it..
One of the dimm locks is broken off but I think it's usable..Not sellable but usable and a big step up from that first gen Intel board that the 2600K is in now.
This is the board:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121639

[[XC] Oj101]

I think I'm missing something else now, since doing the app_config file the only threads using the CPU are GFX threads. My CPUs are sitting at 16 % usage and all CPU tasks are Waiting to run :/

[Movieman]

I think I'm missing something else now, since doing the app_config file the only threads using the CPU are GFX threads. My CPUs are sitting at 16 % usage and all CPU tasks are Waiting to run :/

You need to talk with the two guru's here..Old Chap and nanoprobe..Like the old Smith-Barney add.."When they talk people listen!"
I need sleep..4:41am here! later guys!

[Snow Crash]

@OJ -
max_concurrent is the total you want for both CPU and GPU

[[XC] Oj101]

So I want it like this?

<app_config>
   <app>
      <name>hcc1</name>
      <max_concurrent>26</max_concurrent>
      <gpu_versions>
          <gpu_usage>.25</gpu_usage>
          <cpu_usage>0.5</cpu_usage>
      </gpu_versions>
   </app>
</app_config>

[[XC] Oj101]

CPU usage now sitting at 100 % with 22 CPU tasks and four GPU tasks in progress, many thanks!