Everything You Need To Know About World Community Grid/BOINC

[Mydog]

I'm with the 64 bit 6.10.43
Seems to appear in ngXXX, different nr's, OC should be stable but you never know.

[Movieman]

Dr. Dave does "House calls"
PM me a number and I'll walk you through all of it..

[sierra_bound]

Which project is ngXXX?

[Makavre]

im using 6.10.43 (x64)
and the errors only appear on the ngXXX units

ng872_ 00099_ 18--
ng846_ 00106_ 14--
ng798_ 00075_ 11--
ng777_ 00089_ 5--

and im not OC'ing at all ...

this is 1 of the 4 errors i got

<core_client_version>6.10.43</core_client_version>
<![CDATA[
<message>
Incorrect function. (0x1) - exit code 1 (0x1)
</message>
<stderr_txt>
ERROR:: Exit at: .\dock_structure.cc line:401

</stderr_txt>
]]>

[sierra_bound]

I am guessing it's the Human Proteome project. Go to the last page of this WCG forum thread and you will find people with similar errors. My advice is to avoid the Human Proteome project.

Go to your Device Profiles page at WCG and uncheck Human Proteome. See if that gets rid of the errors.

[Snow Crash]

Yes, those WU series belong to HPF2, thay have never found the bug with the newer OSes, especially 64 bit.

[Johnmark]

Yes, those WU series belong to HPF2, thay have never found the bug with the newer OSes, especially 64 bit.

I'm using the x64 Beta BOINC client, running the Human Proteome Folding - Phase 2 project and not a single error in the log, yet. Maybe they are making progress on a fix with the Beta?

I don't mean to be brash but it is time to celebrate tonight
Just looked at my BOINC stats and have over 10,000 BOINC points since joining the cause on 4/14/10.
Running my i7-920 at 4000 mHz, 1.3v; keeps the office nice and warm Also started running my NAS box's E8400.
Have I said how much I like the WCG client! To be able to run the client at 100%x8 and still be able to do most things on my computer amazes me.


John

[Movieman]

I'm using the x64 Beta BOINC client, running the Human Proteome Folding - Phase 2 project and not a single error in the log, yet. Maybe they are making progress on a fix with the Beta?

I don't mean to be brash but it is time to celebrate tonight
Just looked at my BOINC stats and have over 10,000 BOINC points since joining the cause on 4/14/10.
Running my i7-920 at 4000 mHz, 1.3v; keeps the office nice and warm Also started running my NAS box's E8400.
Have I said how much I like the WCG client! To be able to run the client at 100%x8 and still be able to do most things on my computer amazes me.


John

Thank you John..
The Boinc client has come a long way since we started with it back in 2006.
Back then this wouldn't have been possible as it crashed,etc
Today once you get it "tuned" in it's pretty bulletproof.
I have 3 machines downstairs in my office that I never check or have need to and one has been there crunching since December 2006.
A dual Harpertown that is now watercooled..
The other two are the same, set it and forget it.
Go in and vac the fans every 6 months or so.
Thanks again for your help.

[LuxZg]

Go out and get yourself a better HSF than stock and you will be able to get that bad boy up to 4.0 GHz in no time, rock solid stable too I bet.

Oh, if it was mine I sure would But it's intended as a server in a small company I work for. It won't be OCed there, as companies don't like OCing their production servers, right? Unless it proves to be rock-solid in these WCG tests, than maybe I'll leave it OCed.. it shouldn't peak this much in normal server usage anyway

You can check for non-BSOD errors by going to the WCG website, login to your account and then change the Result Status filter.
http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/ms...Time&pageNum=1

Thanks, I'm presuming I select either "Error" or "Invalid". But, while I have zero "Invalid" projects.. I have same problems like people below:

I'm having some errors coming out like this(about 15 all the same):
Result Name: ng727_ 00006_ 9--

<core_client_version>6.10.43</core_client_version>
<![CDATA[
<message>
Incorrect function. (0x1) - exit code 1 (0x1)
</message>
<stderr_txt>
ERROR:: Exit at: .\dock_structure.cc line:401

</stderr_txt>
]]>

This means?

i got 4 of those errors too,

but noticed the cpu time on them was too short, still some credit was still given

Yeah, they are all ng*** related as well, with CPU time mostly around 0.01-0.03. And it happened on both OC and non-OC computer(s). Win 7 x64, and Win Server 2008 R2 x64, with BOINC x64 "stable" client v6.10.43 on both computers.

I am guessing it's the Human Proteome project. Go to the last page of this WCG forum thread and you will find people with similar errors. My advice is to avoid the Human Proteome project.

Go to your Device Profiles page at WCG and uncheck Human Proteome. See if that gets rid of the errors.

Done! Let's see if it helps..

Btw, do "In progress" results include those that are finished on my computers, but still not finished on their end? As I've got 3 pages of "In progress".. I mean, I'm assuming it's one result per core, so I should have 10 "in progress" results at most by that logic.. And I've got 3 more pages of "pending validation".. And I've got one "Inconclusive".. whatever that should be But it's not from i7 machine, but from my "home PC".. so I'm not worried

I'm using the x64 Beta BOINC client, running the Human Proteome Folding - Phase 2 project and not a single error in the log, yet. Maybe they are making progress on a fix with the Beta?

It seems that they have fixed the issue in beta: https://secure.worldcommunitygrid.or...d,28870#275715 .. Glad it works for you, but I'll wait for it to trickle down to non-beta projects

I don't mean to be brash but it is time to celebrate tonight
Just looked at my BOINC stats and have over 10,000 BOINC points since joining the cause on 4/14/10.
Running my i7-920 at 4000 mHz, 1.3v; keeps the office nice and warm Also started running my NAS box's E8400.
Have I said how much I like the WCG client! To be able to run the client at 100%x8 and still be able to do most things on my computer amazes me.

John

Congratz on the first 10k I'm new as well, and it does make me happy to see daily points and work hours steadily increasing on my profile over the last 3 days

As for the client - seems that everyone likes it, it really is amazing! I wish that more apps were made this effective in load balancing.. Like some video encoders for example :p

[masterg]

just started up my e6400 machine to help crack some skulls

[masterg]

come on team, only 2.6 billion more pts til we rank up!

[LuxZg]

just started up my e6400 machine to help crack some skulls

come on team, only 2.6 billion more pts til we rank up!

LOL! Yeah, with this speed we'll catch them just before New Year

[masterg]

in the past 3 weeks # 2 team has been hovering from 12-15000 results per day, in our past 3 weeks we went from 10,000 to 20,000 per day and an average of 513 points per result. do that math >:P

[masterg]

do they have wcg for ps3?

[Johnmark]

Congratz on the first 10k I'm new as well, and it does make me happy to see daily points and work hours steadily increasing on my profile over the last 3 days

As for the client - seems that everyone likes it, it really is amazing! I wish that more apps were made this effective in load balancing.. Like some video encoders for example :p

Thanks, I'm finally learning how it all comes together and it's an excellent way to contribute/donate our resources to good causes.

And yes wouldn't that be a treat if all programs behaved the way BOINC Manager does! It seems to share resources almost seamlessly, can't say enough about it!!

John

[LuxZg]

in the past 3 weeks # 2 team has been hovering from 12-15000 results per day, in our past 3 weeks we went from 10,000 to 20,000 per day and an average of 513 points per result. do that math >:P

OK, I agree.. my fault.. It will take us 2 years to catch up Unless you plan on keeping the growth rate at same speed, but that's not realistic, as XS has finite number of members, and most will join the cause in first weeks after receiving the message.. Ok, some will join on the date when "competition" starts, etc, etc.. but considering all variables, I think it's still realistic we'll catch the other team by the end of this year. Now, you can do the calculations as well and prove me wrong, I won't mind

[D_A]

do they have wcg for ps3?

No, sorry.

[Snow Crash]

The first post in the following thread tells you everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about what those "Status" values stand for ...
http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/fo...ead=6105#86841

[Snow Crash]

couple of quick ways to get people directly into the team is to have them follow the links below.

If you already participate in the World Community Grid you can join the XtremeSystems team
by clicking the web address below and then click on the "Join Now" button on the page that appears.
http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/te...mId=69B8364XP1


If you have not yet joined World Community Grid, then click on the web address below.
When you register, the team will be automatically selected for you.
You will still need to download and install the BOINC software.
http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/re...mID=69B8364XP1

[Johnmark]

Anyway to start old projects ( 3 days old) that appear to be in limbo?
I've got some projects from the date I signed up that are shown as being processed but only new work is being processed and these are languishing in the que or are ?? I've searched WCG on the subject to no avail.

Thanks,

John

[Movieman]

Anyway to start old projects ( 3 days old) that appear to be in limbo?
I've got some projects from the date I signed up that are shown as being processed but only new work is being processed and these are languishing in the que or are ?? I've searched WCG on the subject to no avail.

Thanks,

John

WU tend to be done by date sent UNLESS the project has some"HOT" ones they need done.
If you want to force those old ones to be done first you can try suspending the ones that are working and then the others should start up.

[sierra_bound]

If the work units are completed, you can go to the Projects tab on the BOINC Manager and hit Update.

The work units with the nearest deadline are always processed first. If the work units in question have not been processed and are just sitting there, you can always delete them. Generally you're given up to a week to process work units after they're sent out.

[Johnmark]

Thanks for the replies.
The work units are showing up in BOINC stats only as "in progress". If I suspend any given unit in BOINC manager then the next one just starts up. None of the old ones even show up in managers list, so I can't delete them, unless there is some way of deleting them using BOINC Stats?.
Maybe I'm just crunching hot ones, as all I seem to get to crunch are the one taking 5+ hours to complete?

BTW do any of the projects create more points than others? Currently all projects are selected and it seems my daily points are dropping off

John

[Movieman]

Thanks for the replies.
The work units are showing up in BOINC stats only as "in progress". If I suspend any given unit in BOINC manager then the next one just starts up. None of the old ones even show up in managers list, so I can't delete them, unless there is some way of deleting them using BOINC Stats?.
Maybe I'm just crunching hot ones, as all I seem to get to crunch are the one taking 5+ hours to complete?

BTW do any of the projects create more points than others? Currently all projects are selected and it seems my daily points are dropping off

John

Try just running the HCC program for 3-4 days and see what happens.
As to the existing WU, ignore and let the program work on it's own.
One of the great points of BOINC is that it's pretty smart and works well.
Like I said earlier, got machines I haven't touched in a year and it just keeps humming along.

[Snow Crash]

Johnmark ... what do you have your cache set to and are the WUs that are running say "Running high priority"? Normally 3 days cache is more than enough, no need to get big. WCG credits based on the amount of work, not a fixed value per WU. HCMD2 is currently pointing a little higher than the other project (which are all almost the same) but we are talking about 1 point per hour difference, not really worth changing anything unless there are specific projects you are interested in (or ones you are not). If your points are dropping off, I would suggest you check you "Results Status" on the WCG website to make sure you are not throwing errors.