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Former Member
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A] An SN2S_v6.20-CPU-WU elapsed-time keeps resetting.
----------------------------------------=========================--------------------------------- Details of the SN2S_v6.20-CPU-WU: name: SN2S_AAX30013_0000143_0593_0 reverted_elapsed-time: 02:04:54 reverted remaining-time: 00:04:15 BOINC_7.0.42 event-log message: World Community Grid | Restarting task SN2S_AAX30013_0000143_0593_0 using sn2s version 620 in slot 3 The above message kept repeating every 10-11 seconds. On reset, the elapsed-time and remaining-time reverted to the value indicated in 'reverted_elapsed-time' and 'reverted_remaining-time' respectively. I've tried each of the following and combinations thereof but the issue wouldn't go away: 1] Suspend-resume the SN2S-WU. 2] Effect, through the app_config, so that only the SN2S-WU is running. 3] Effect, through the app_config so that only 1 (HCC) GPU-WU is running. <note1> 3] Restart, Reboot, proper-close and improper-close. In desperaton, I aborted the WU -- which appeared to have succeeded: I no longer see the WU since. B] An HCC_v7.08-GPU-WU doesn't clear the 'Uploading' status =========================--------------------------------------- Details of the HCC_v7.08-GPU-WU: name: X0930093110815200710171221_1 elapsed-time: 00:05:36 I've tried aborting the WU and also tried suspend-resume as well having hit the update-button with various network settings (Network activity always available, and the 'Network activity suspended). This WU's entry in BOINC_7.0.42's 'Tasks' panel remains stuck there. Could the WCG-servers be called to do an 'abort' of the WU and if that would remove the WU from the 'Tasks' panel? C] Ubu12.10 desktop occasionally locks up =========================--------------- I had one happen about an hour ago. It also happened when I leave the machine alone while it crunches. When the lockup occurs, all, except the mouse -- are frozen, including the CTRL-ALT-DELETE. I was left with no recourse but to pull the plug. This may have caused, complicated, else contributed to the issues indicated at A] and B] above. Notes: <note1> I could not effect in app_config to have zero HCC-GPU-WU tasks running. There are a number of 'strange' things I have observed in app_config which deserves a separate post/thread. I'll post it as soon as I complete the write-up. ; ; andzgridPost#775 ; [Edit 2 times, last edit by Former Member at Jan 1, 2013 11:26:32 PM] |
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Update to andzgridPost#775 for Section B] An HCC_v7.08-GPU-WU doesn't clear the 'Uploading' status
World Community Grid | Not requesting tasks: some task is suspended via Manager The task referred to is: X0930093110815200710171221_1 -- which is a task indicated by BOINC_v7.0.42 as completed with an elapsed-time of 05:36 but the status of 'Uploading' appears stuck and can't seem to be cleared. When I next clicked on the 'Resume' button with the above task selected, BOINC_v7.042 then shows...World Community Grid | Sending scheduler request: To fetch work. Only then was my machine able to download fresh WUs from WCG.; ; andzgridPost#779 ; |
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uplinger
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andzgrid,
Have you encountered most of these issues from a fresh install of BOINC? Meaning no app_config file. I have not tried to modify the app config file, but have you tried to set the gpu_usage to 1.5 something above 1. Also, on your lockups, are you getting this while running more than one GPU unit at a time. Do you encounter it when running a stock boinc install running at 100%? I'm curious if there is a heat issue causing the computer to lock up. Thanks, -Uplinger |
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Hello uplinger and thanks for the response.
Have you encountered most of these issues from a fresh install of BOINC? Meaning no app_config file. I haven't tried running BOINC_v7.0.42 without using an app_config, so the issues I reported were under a case where an app_config is used (either properly or improperly).I have not tried to modify the app config file, but have you tried to set the gpu_usage to 1.5 something above 1. Nope, the values I experimented with for the GPU-usage are 1.0, 0.5, and 0.25 -- no values were above 1.Also, on your lockups, are you getting this while running more than one GPU unit at a time. Do you encounter it when running a stock boinc install running at 100%? I'm curious if there is a heat issue causing the computer to lock up. I have set up my machine to load and run two GPU-WUs at a time which seems to be the optimum for my set-up, and that goes with some but tolerable UI lag. At three-concurrent GPU-WUs, the UI lag is severe. At four-concurrent GPU-WUs, my Radeon HD7770 falls to its knees and the UI freezes. All these under stock clock. Recalling things now, I was doing much visual-oriented stuff just before the said lockups: lots of visual-UI elements involved like pics opened, many opened browser-windows and frequent webpage-refresh, etc. During non-use, yes, it may have been heat issues. Took care of the cooling and moderated my use of visuals and the machine is holding steady thus far.P.S. I'm completing my write-up about my experience in using the app_config. Until that time, here's a sample item. Guess how many GPUtasks should run with the app_config below: ================================== <app><name>hcc1</name> <max_concurrent>0</max_concurrent> <gpu_versions> <gpu_usage>0</gpu_usage> <cpu_usage>0</cpu_usage> </gpu_versions> </app> ================================== ; ; andzgridPost#787 ; |
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0 I would think woyld be unlimited as to what the gpu can do unsure about the cpu thou
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nanoprobe
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P.S. I'm completing my write-up about my experience in using the app_config. Until that time, here's a sample item. Guess how many GPUtasks should run with the app_config below: ================================== <app><name>hcc1</name> <max_concurrent>0</max_concurrent> <gpu_versions> <gpu_usage>0</gpu_usage> <cpu_usage>0</cpu_usage> </gpu_versions> </app> None, for various reasons I would guess.
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Tomahawk4196
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Does it look like low totals for everyone today?
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0 I would think woyld be unlimited as to what the gpu can do unsure about the cpu thou Thanks txyankee and nanoprobe for your guesses.-- from txyankee None, for various reasons I would guess. -- from nanoprobe The answer is... drum roll... 2 Now how did that 2 happen? is indeed the question. The same question I asked myself, and... How did the BOINC_7.0.42 know what my target config truly is even if zeroes are fed in all parameters at my app_config? Someone have fed a '2' to the WCG-servers for my account? Else the logic is intriguing... Hmm...  ; ; andzgridPost#790 ; |
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nanoprobe
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Does it look like low totals for everyone today? Yes. Validators seem to be way behind for some reason.
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Hypernova
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Same for me. Way low than expected. When validators will pick up the slack we may get some record daily numbers
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