GUIDE: Multi-GPU2 Folding Guide - Overclock.net

nafljhy · 02-09-09

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Naf's Dual Multi-GPU2 Folder!

Naf's Quad Multi-GPU2 Folder!

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I know there is another multi-gpu folding guide out there but here is my take on it.

i've had hits and misses with multi-gpu folding at the beginning. sometimes i would get 1x gpu folding as a service and sometimes it isn't. now i got fed up with the whole folding as a service. i like knowing that i started the program and not by itself.

i noticed that my second gpu never started by itself so i figured i would give something else a little try.

Now.. i'm going to be assuming that you have all the dummy plugs or monitors plugged into each gpu. Also remember that X-Fire or SLI MUST be disabled for multi-gpu2.

if you do need to make dummy plugs: CyberDruid's 30 Sec Dummy Plug

first download the FIRST client for GPU2. the one with nvidia viewer will crash your comp if you try viewing but if you use the first one.. and you accidentally hit "Display" viewer, it'll say "Bad Command Line." and nothing will happen to your comp.

now install like normal.

then goto the directory that you installed GPU2 into and select that folder..

then copy it to your desktop.

now uninstall GPU2 through control panel.

now when you open up your folder on the desktop there will only be ONE folder. copy and paste X number of times for however many GPU clients you want minus 1 = X. you usually have a maximum of 4x gpus so copy and paste 3x. (if you have all GX2s then you'll copy a total of 7x)

now rename the copied ones starting with 1-3. i usually leave the first one blank as it is gpu 0

once you are done labeling the folders. close the window and drag your new folding folder into your Program Files (Program Files (x86) if you are on 64bit)*.

i prefer starting from the last gpu because it makes setting up alot easier than doing it ascending. so go into the last folder labeled 3. if you are missing the cudart file. you can dl it at the bottom of this guide then copy and paste into each folder.

now type in your username whatever it might be.

then goto the advanced tab.

i like using 5min interval to save my work. its not too long or too short. at the bottom, in additional parameters put "-gpu 3" and set the machine ID to anything but 1 or 2. i like using the even numbers so this one would be ID 8. once you are done hit OK then close the client in your taskbar.

now go into folder labeled 2 and start up the client. this time its "-gpu 2" and ID 6. now hit ok and close the client.

repeat with folder labeled 1 but with "-gpu 1" and ID 4 then hit OK and close the client.

now on the last one. all you need to do is add "-gpu 0" into the additional parameters and you don't need to touch the machine ID. and of course, hit OK and close the client.

now if you have multiple rigs also with multi gpu.. i like to copy the whole folder that includes the 4x sub folders onto my flash drive. now i can just drag and drop the whole thing onto any rig and just start them up without having to go through the whole set up process again. it makes multi-gpu folding much easier to deal with.

i hope this guide has been helpful and makes multi-gpu folding less daunting than it is.

Fold On!

*NOTE: you can run the clients from anywhere you like on your computer it does not have to go back into Program Files.

CUDART.dll: Attachment 79825

now if i've missed something or you are confused about something, tell me and i'll try my best to explain it.

EDIT: and for the lazy with two gpu clients:

Naf's Dual Multi-GPU2 Folder!
i could add the 4x gpu one but that takes the fun out of actually installing it yourself.

EDIT2: i'm seeing alot of people starting up triple and quad multi-gpu2 clients.... SO! i've uploaded my quad gpu2 folder. here it is to help making folding easier!

Naf's Quad Multi-GPU2 Folder!

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**mortimersnerd** · 02-09-09

This looks simpler, or better written then the previous guide. Thanks.

nafljhy · 02-09-09

no problem. just hope it helps those that want to start multi or even single GPU2.

nafljhy · 02-10-09

anybody else think this is useful?

**mortimersnerd** · 02-10-09

I vote for it to be added to the Essentials thread.

Paging Mr. Gibson

Tandem_Riders · 02-11-09

Beautifully easy.

Thanks.

spaceballsrules · 02-11-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by nafljhy

anybody else think this is useful?

No.
rep+ for trying anyway.

nafljhy · 02-11-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaceballsrules

No.
rep+ for trying anyway.

that makes me sad.

EDIT:

i just saw your rep message.

nafljhy · 02-14-09

sending this back to the top for those just getting started.

zooterboy · 02-14-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by nafljhy

anybody else think this is useful?

Yes, it's exactly what I did instead of going through all the elaborate setups and folders. I actually have my clients right on the desktop, so it's even easier. Nice work. Where were you 6 months ago when I was figuring all this out on my own?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mortimersnerd

I vote for it to be added to the Essentials thread.

Paging Mr. Gibson

Seconded.

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mortimersnerd Fear the penguin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan, United States Posts: 7,342 Hardware Reviews: 4 Trader Rating: 49	This looks simpler, or better written then the previous guide. Thanks.

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mortimersnerd Fear the penguin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan, United States Posts: 7,342 Hardware Reviews: 4 Trader Rating: 49	I vote for it to be added to the Essentials thread. Paging Mr. Gibson

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