Working app_info files

**Yeroon** · 12-03-2012, 05:47 PM

Didn't know about saving the files, sorry. Have done so now, but I caught something in the latest files transfer for dsfl that isn't in the app file

None of the app files I have looked at mention the underlined file but is looks important. I am not qualified to add it to an app file if it is important.
Edit: running bionc w/o app file for now to see where this would go.
Yeroon

**Snow Crash** · 12-03-2012, 05:56 PM

That is the 32 bit executable for DSFL which (I think) runs slower (by a hair) on a 64 bit machine.
That is what I was talking about in post #295 when I mentioned using the app_info to force using 64bit executables for 32 bit tasks.

**Yeroon** · 12-03-2012, 06:58 PM

Changed dsfl app info to to one posted last page, however i have too many wu's atm to see if it updates. Will post here with info if it works or not.
Yeroon
Edit: XtremeSysytems crunches cancer wu's -

**retro77** · 12-03-2012, 07:10 PM

Maybe thats the problem. The x86 ones got lopped off somewhere back there...sorry if that was my bad

**Snow Crash** · 12-04-2012, 09:45 AM

retro ... don't sweat it ... I'm not sure it ever existed on the site. I know I did this in one of my personal app_info ... just one more tool to out in your kit ... maybe I'll update my stupidly technical approach to app_info thread

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...C-app_info.xml

**jeanguy2** · 12-04-2012, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Snow Crash

retro ... don't sweat it ... I'm not sure it ever existed on the site. I know I did this in one of my personal app_info ... just one more tool to out in your kit ... maybe I'll update my stupidly technical approach to app_info thread

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...C-app_info.xml

Snow Crash,

The thread you create at the above link is very informative and provides excellent links to pertinent app_info data. I wish I had known about it. It should be a STICKY thread. I have now bookmarked it for future reference.

Thanks for taking the time to post it,

Jean-Guy

**Snow Crash** · 12-04-2012, 04:14 PM

If you have any suggestions of specific topics, or links either within XS or even outside let me know how I can make it more useful. I reserve the right to be an arrogant bastage and only post what I want

**retro77** · 12-04-2012, 05:04 PM

Snow Crash: I never even seen that post...thanks bud

**retro77** · 12-04-2012, 11:00 PM

So an update. This is my current app_info on the system with the 7870 GPU:

Code:

<app_info> 
 
 <app> 
 <name>hcc1</name> 
<user_friendly_name>Help Conquer Cancer</user_friendly_name> 
 </app> 
 <file_info> 
 <name>wcg_hcc1_img_7.05_windows_intelx86__ati_hcc1</name> 
 <executable/> 
 </file_info> 
 <file_info> 
 <name>hcckernel.cl.7.05</name> 
 <executable/> 
 </file_info> 
 <app_version> 
 <app_name>hcc1</app_name> 
 <version_num>705</version_num> 
 <platform>windows_intelx86</platform> 
<plan_class>ati_hcc1</plan_class> 
 <avg_ncpus>1</avg_ncpus> 
 <max_ncpus>1</max_ncpus> 
 <coproc> 
 <type>ATI</type> 
 <count>.25</count> 
 </coproc> 
 <file_ref> 
 <file_name>wcg_hcc1_img_7.05_windows_intelx86__ati_hcc1</file_name> 
 <main_program/> 
 </file_ref> 
 <file_ref> 
 <file_name>hcckernel.cl.7.05</file_name> 
 <open_name>hcckernel.cl</open_name> 
 </file_ref> 
 </app_version> 

<app>
    <name>dsfl</name>
    <user_friendly_name>Drug Search for Leishmaniasis</user_friendly_name>
</app>

   <file_info>
      <name>wcgrid_dsfl_vina_6.25_windows_x86_64</name>
      <executable/>
   </file_info> 
   <file_info>
      <name>wcgrid_dsfl_vina_prod_x86_64.exe.6.25</name>
      <executable/>
   </file_info>
   <file_info>
      <name>wcgrid_dsfl_gfx_prod_x86_64.exe.6.25</name>
       <executable/>
   </file_info>

<app_version>
    <app_name>dsfl</app_name>
    <version_num>625</version_num>
    <platform>windows_x86_64</platform>
    <avg_ncpus>1</avg_ncpus>
    <max_ncpus>1</max_ncpus>
    <api_version>6.25</api_version>
    <file_ref>
        <file_name>wcgrid_dsfl_vina_6.25_windows_x86_64</file_name>
        <main_program/>
    </file_ref>
    <file_ref>
         <file_name>wcgrid_dsfl_vina_prod_x86_64.exe.6.25</file_name>
          <open_name>AutoDockVina64.exe</open_name>
     </file_ref>
     <file_ref>
         <file_name>wcgrid_dsfl_gfx_prod_x86_64.exe.6.25</file_name>
          <open_name>graphics_app</open_name>
     </file_ref>
</app_version>

   <file_info>
      <name>wcgrid_dsfl_vina_6.25_windows_intelx86</name>
      <executable/>
   </file_info> 
   <file_info>
      <name>wcgrid_dsfl_vina_prod_x86.exe.6.25</name>
      <executable/>
   </file_info>
   <file_info>
      <name>wcgrid_dsfl_gfx_prod_x86.exe.6.25</name>
       <executable/>
   </file_info>



<app_version>
    <app_name>dsfl</app_name>
    <version_num>625</version_num>
    <platform>windows_intelx86</platform>
    <avg_ncpus>1</avg_ncpus>
    <max_ncpus>1</max_ncpus>
    <api_version>6.25</api_version>
    <file_ref>
        <file_name>wcgrid_dsfl_vina_6.25_windows_intelx86</file_name>
        <main_program/>
    </file_ref>
    <file_ref>
         <file_name>wcgrid_dsfl_vina_prod_x86.exe.6.25</file_name>
          <open_name>AutoDockVina64.exe</open_name>
     </file_ref>
     <file_ref>
         <file_name>wcgrid_dsfl_gfx_prod_x86.exe.6.25</file_name>
          <open_name>graphics_app</open_name>
     </file_ref>
</app_version>
</app_info>

It's currently running 4 HCC on the GPU and 4 DSFL on the CPU.

StitchExperimen · 12-10-2012, 12:36 PM

Snow Crash

I finally figured out how to disable HT on this motherboard.
My processor ran harder at a constant 75% in HT off (14 count).
And for my particular setup HT on (26 count) it is ~5-7 seconds faster vs HT off (14 count).
As for cooling I'm water cooled and low 60's is max for Intel Burn Test. And Tjmax is 100.
But this configuration is with a i7 3930 @4.2 and one 7950 @ 1000... (the replacement is out of stock for the second video card that was bad.)

**Yeroon** · 12-10-2012, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by retro77

So an update. This is my current app_info on the system with the 7870 GPU:

Code:

<app_info> 
 
 long app_info thingy
</app_info>

It's currently running 4 HCC on the GPU and 4 DSFL on the CPU.

Does this update the DSFL units? That was my problem, I would end up having to finish all my work units and remove the app file. Ended up switching to HFCC units which app file works for me just fine.
If it works I will add that to my app file and do those again, they seem to use more power and make more heat.

**retro77** · 12-10-2012, 10:02 PM

Yes, that one was working

StitchExperimen · 12-17-2012, 10:24 AM

FedEx is delivering today the 2nd 7950 video card so what do I put in the app_info file now?
I was told to turn off the CrossFireX.

Bruce

**jeanguy2** · 12-17-2012, 10:52 AM

Stich..,

Since you are adding to your system you may wish to switch to a newer version of BOINC and then use the config file to set up your rig. Anonymous users will eventually not be accepted by the server.

See this thread started by Nonoprobe for more info: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...pdate-heads-up

Enjoy your new card,
Jean-Guy

**OldChap** · 12-17-2012, 10:52 AM

app_info will soon be retired so I am going to recommend you switch to using an app_config file

you will need to run BOINC 7.0.42.

Go Here and have a quick read

App_config is a lot easier than app_info

Hmmm A bit slow I see.

EDIT: I added an example of running 2 cards in that thread

StitchExperimen · 12-17-2012, 11:31 AM

Thanks

card is here and I'm going to shut down and install.

**Gandalf** · 03-20-2013, 09:28 PM

Using my 2nd computer, I followed the instructions in post #1 and placed the post #8 app_info.xml as directed. When I brought BOINC back on line, I only had one ATI GPU running a task. How do I get, my second ATI GPU up and running. I do not pretend to understand the app_info programming which is why I pasted the data as written in Post #8.

Event Log extract:

Wed 20 Mar 2013 10:01:52 PM PDT | World Community Grid | Restarting task GFAM_x3Q2B_A_PfADF1_box2_0084897_0195_0 using gfam version 612 in slot 0
Wed 20 Mar 2013 10:01:52 PM PDT | World Community Grid | Restarting task GFAM_x3Q2B_A_PfADF1_box2_0084894_0033_0 using gfam version 612 in slot 1
Wed 20 Mar 2013 10:01:52 PM PDT | World Community Grid | Restarting task GFAM_x3Q2B_A_PfADF1_box2_0084896_0016_0 using gfam version 612 in slot 2
Wed 20 Mar 2013 10:01:52 PM PDT | World Community Grid | Restarting task GFAM_x3Q2B_A_PfADF1_box2_0084895_0141_0 using gfam version 612 in slot 3
Wed 20 Mar 2013 10:01:54 PM PDT | World Community Grid | Starting task GFAM_x3Q2B_A_PfADF1_box2_0084897_0110_0 using gfam version 612 in slot 4
Wed 20 Mar 2013 10:01:56 PM PDT | World Community Grid | Starting task GFAM_x3Q2B_A_PfADF1_box2_0084897_0159_0 using gfam version 612 in slot 5
Wed 20 Mar 2013 10:01:59 PM PDT | World Community Grid | Starting task GFAM_x3Q2B_A_PfADF1_box2_0084896_0194_0 using gfam version 612 in slot 6
Wed 20 Mar 2013 10:02:01 PM PDT | World Community Grid | Starting task GFAM_x3Q2B_A_PfADF1_box2_0084896_0130_0 using gfam version 612 in slot 7
Wed 20 Mar 2013 10:02:47 PM PDT | World Community Grid | Starting task X0930124171319201011230856_2 using hcc1 version 708 (ati_hcc1) in slot 8

P.S. - I'm assuming I need to modify the app_info.xml, I just don't know what to change and what to change it to.
I tried to install the new version, but ran into a wall so have reverted to the tried and true version.

Thanks.

**Movieman** · 03-29-2013, 04:31 PM

Ok, confused here.
I do the install on the Beast and all goes well, then I take the 5879 card downstairs to use it to replace the GTX460 card in the 2600K machine
I uninstall BOINC, I uninstall the nVidia drivers, I install the latest 13.1 ATI drivers and then install BOINC 7.0.59
I copy the same 3 WU config_info.sml file into the program data/ wcg project folder, set the machine on the same profile as the beast is and no GPU work being done
I do get a message in boinc log of "No ATI card found" or words to that effect..Ideas?
OOPS, later it says it found the config_info.xml file and it downlads one gpu WU and instant "computational error

**Gandalf** · 03-29-2013, 04:48 PM

MM, go to the BOINC Manager > Tools > Computing preferences...
Click on the processor usage tab
Click on Use GPU while computer is in use

.sml file? that should read .xml

Gandalf

**OldChap** · 03-29-2013, 05:36 PM

First of all it should be app_config.xml (yep I know this is the app info thread) app config replaces app info which should be deleted.

I need to see that first lines of your log when you start up to see if Boinc is seeing app_config and open_cl. The 3 important lines are:

**Movieman** · 03-29-2013, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Gandalf

MM, go to the BOINC Manager > Tools > Computing preferences...
Click on the processor usage tab
Click on Use GPU while computer is in use

.sml file? that should read .xml

Gandalf

yup, it was checked..and sml here was just my big fingers missing a key..

Just checked it again, still missing the gpu..
Exactly what folder where is this app_config.xml file supposed to be in? Exact path please..

**Movieman** · 03-29-2013, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by OldChap

First of all it should be app_config.xml (yep I know this is the app info thread) app config replaces app info which should be deleted.

I need to see that first lines of your log when you start up to see if Boinc is seeing app_config and open_cl. The 3 important lines are:

Nope, don't see those lines..read my last post above.
I'll be downstairs with my sledge hammer "working" on the system in my own way!

**OldChap** · 03-29-2013, 05:42 PM

program data> Boinc> projects> www.worldcommunitygrid.org>

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=1#post5174409

**Movieman** · 03-29-2013, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by OldChap

program data> Boinc> projects> www.worldcommunitygrid.org>

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=1#post5174409

Thats where I have it..file is named app_config.xml
This is what is in it to run 3 GPU WU at a time:
<app_config>
<app>
<name>hcc1</name>

<gpu_versions>

<gpu_usage>0.333</gpu_usage>
<cpu_usage>1</cpu_usage>
</gpu_versions>
</app>

</app_config>
Boinc log gives me this message:
Missing start tag in cc_config.xml

**OldChap** · 03-29-2013, 06:11 PM

cc_config is something else again

it is found in program data >Boinc

Mine looks like this:

<cc_config>
<options>

<report_results_immediately>0</report_results_immediately>

<max_file_xfers>21</max_file_xfers>

<max_file_xfers_per_project>20</max_file_xfers_per_project>
</options>
<log_flags>
</log_flags>
</cc_config>

Make sure the red bits are complete ...in fact anything within<> brackets including the brackets

Out of interest did you do the whole package including open_cl when you did the drivers? and then did you re-boot?

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