Carnt run Text console along side the GUI console

**Aus_Karlos** · 01-23-2008, 03:54 AM

I have a dual core and the F@H only uses one core. F@H has a link for dual core users to have 2 F@H apps running at the same time.
I have followed all the steps the only problem is the Text-console fails to get work from the servers. It tries 10 different work servers before it completely fails and starts at server 1 again.
Has anyone had a similar problem?

**mattlock** · 01-23-2008, 09:43 AM

By chance did you configure the console client to request WU without deadlines or set it use IE setting? Either option would prevent it from getting a WU.

Here are instuctions on reconfiguring the client.
http://fahwiki.net/index.php/How_do_...ent_options%3F

BTW, you get more points per WU when running the SMP client.

**Aus_Karlos** · 01-24-2008, 12:45 AM

Ah i set it without deadlines. Its because the Text console wont be up all the time and may fail to complete a WU in time.
The GUI is on and working when ever my PC is on...

Edit:
Ok i got the SMP one, installed and it downloaded some work. But it starts checking the cores and stops at 63 with an error. It will begin again and repeat 3 more times before it deletes the work and tries again.

[08:44:17] Loaded queue successfully.
[08:44:17]
[08:44:17] + Processing work unit
[08:44:17] Core required: FahCore_a1.exe
[08:44:17] Core found.
[08:44:17] Working on Unit 01 [January 24 08:44:17]
[08:44:17] + Working ...
[08:44:22] CoreStatus = 63 (99)
[08:44:22] + Error starting Folding@Home core.
[08:44:27]
[08:44:27] + Processing work unit
[08:44:27] Core required: FahCore_a1.exe
[08:44:27] Core found.
[08:44:27] Working on Unit 01 [January 24 08:44:27]
[08:44:27] + Working ...
[08:44:31] CoreStatus = 63 (99)
[08:44:31] + Error starting Folding@Home core.
[08:44:36]
[08:44:36] + Processing work unit
[08:44:36] Core required: FahCore_a1.exe
[08:44:36] Core found.
[08:44:36] Working on Unit 01 [January 24 08:44:36]
[08:44:36] + Working ...
[08:44:40] CoreStatus = 63 (99)
[08:44:40] + Error starting Folding@Home core.
[08:44:40] - Attempting to download new core...
[08:44:40] + Downloading new core: FahCore_a1.exe

**mattlock** · 01-24-2008, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Windows Installation Instructions (Console)

Installation instructions are also included with the client download in a readme.rtf file.

Note: The account under which the client runs MUST have a password. Blank passwords will cause the FAH cores to fail.

Required component for XP & 2000 (not Vista, it is built in): The Windows SMP client requires the Microsoft .NET framework v2.0; please install this prior to installing the client. The version 2.0 framework is required; it can co-exist with other versions, but this version must be installed. It can be obtained from Microsoft at the following URL: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en. Administrator privileges are required for installation.
Unpack files. Run the self-extracting installer to unpack the SMP client files.
Client installation. Run install.bat from within the SMP install directory to complete the installation. This will install MPI services that the client needs. If you have Windows Firewall enabled, you may get a pop-up window asking if you should give access to the smpd and mpiexec programs. Grant access. If you use an alternate firewall product, you will likely have to make a similar exception for smpd.

NOTE The username and password you provide for mpiexec should be your Windows login that you will run the client under. This is used for authentication on your local machine. It is cached in encrypted form in your Registry and is not transmitted to FAH servers. And if you change your password, you will need to run install.bat again.
At the end of the install process, you should see two lines of output:

If you see this twice, MPI is working
If you see this twice, MPI is working
If you do not see these lines, do not start the client. MPI is not successfully installed, and the client will not run successfully.

Run the client:
Run fah.exe to start the SMP client. You will get another pop-up firewall window. Note: We do not officially support running the SMP client as a service, although people have found the following to work

.NET 2.0 & Windows SMP Client must be installed from the same account with full administrator privileges.
using the -configonly flag, say "yes" to services question & configure everything else as you normally would. Do not start the client yet.
Open the services control pannel, go to the new FAH WinSMP service & open the properties and click the Log On tab. Select Log On As: This Account (instead of Local System Account), put the user name for the account under which .NET 2.0 and the SMP client were installed. Enter the password.
Reboot. The SMP client will automatically start in service mode.
See the forum link for more details.

Troubleshooting:
If the client reports an error code -1, it is likely due to an MPI problem. Try re-registering mpiexec by running mpiexec –register or install.bat.

If the client fails to start, and the fahlog.ext shows a CoreStatus = 63 (99) error, that is a permissions problem, or a MPI registration problem, or both. To correct this, set the properties of the fah.exe file to "Run as Administrator" and then run the "install.bat" file again to register MPI and the SMPD service.

Windows Vista and SMP
Windows Vista has additional security features not found in previous versions of Windows. In certain situations, these security features might interfere with the installation and/or operation of the SMP Windows client. Please see the FAH WIKI: Vista and SMP page for installation and troubleshooting assistance.

You must have a Windows login password to run the SMP, if you don't then it can result in the error you are getting.

I haven't ran the Windows SMP yet, but there are a couple of guys running that be able to assist you a little better.

I'm exhausted and can't think right now. I'll check back in tomorrow (later tonight for me) to see how you've progressed.

**Glaswegian** · 01-24-2008, 06:25 AM

Hi Aus_Karlos

Sounds like you have similar issues to me - see here

[SOLVED] SMP Client shutting down

I'll post a copy of my current config file when I get home - that may help as well.

**Glaswegian** · 01-24-2008, 02:50 PM

[settings]
username=Glaswegian
team=85015
asknet=no
bigpackets=yes
machineid=3
local=1[http]
active=no
host=localhost
port=8080
usereg=no
[core]
priority=96
cpuusage=50
disableassembly=yes
checkpoint=10
ignoredeadlines=no
[power]
battery=no
[clienttype]
memory=800
type=0
nonet=yes

01-23-2008, 03:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,391 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit, Ubuntu x64, Windows 7 x64 Beta My System Blog Entries: 2	Carnt run Text console along side the GUI console I have a dual core and the F@H only uses one core. F@H has a link for dual core users to have 2 F@H apps running at the same time. I have followed all the steps the only problem is the Text-console fails to get work from the servers. It tries 10 different work servers before it completely fails and starts at server 1 again. Has anyone had a similar problem? __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Folding@Home

01-23-2008, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: Carnt run Text console along side the GUI console By chance did you configure the console client to request WU without deadlines or set it use IE setting? Either option would prevent it from getting a WU. Here are instuctions on reconfiguring the client. http://fahwiki.net/index.php/How_do_...ent_options%3F BTW, you get more points per WU when running the SMP client. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

01-24-2008, 12:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,391 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit, Ubuntu x64, Windows 7 x64 Beta My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: Carnt run Text console along side the GUI console Ah i set it without deadlines. Its because the Text console wont be up all the time and may fail to complete a WU in time. The GUI is on and working when ever my PC is on... Edit: Ok i got the SMP one, installed and it downloaded some work. But it starts checking the cores and stops at 63 with an error. It will begin again and repeat 3 more times before it deletes the work and tries again. [08:44:17] Loaded queue successfully. [08:44:17] [08:44:17] + Processing work unit [08:44:17] Core required: FahCore_a1.exe [08:44:17] Core found. [08:44:17] Working on Unit 01 [January 24 08:44:17] [08:44:17] + Working ... [08:44:22] CoreStatus = 63 (99) [08:44:22] + Error starting Folding@Home core. [08:44:27] [08:44:27] + Processing work unit [08:44:27] Core required: FahCore_a1.exe [08:44:27] Core found. [08:44:27] Working on Unit 01 [January 24 08:44:27] [08:44:27] + Working ... [08:44:31] CoreStatus = 63 (99) [08:44:31] + Error starting Folding@Home core. [08:44:36] [08:44:36] + Processing work unit [08:44:36] Core required: FahCore_a1.exe [08:44:36] Core found. [08:44:36] Working on Unit 01 [January 24 08:44:36] [08:44:36] + Working ... [08:44:40] CoreStatus = 63 (99) [08:44:40] + Error starting Folding@Home core. [08:44:40] - Attempting to download new core... [08:44:40] + Downloading new core: FahCore_a1.exe __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Folding@Home

01-24-2008, 06:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,178 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	Re: Carnt run Text console along side the GUI console Hi Aus_Karlos Sounds like you have similar issues to me - see here [SOLVED] SMP Client shutting down I'll post a copy of my current config file when I get home - that may help as well. __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

01-24-2008, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,178 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	Re: Carnt run Text console along side the GUI console [settings] username=Glaswegian team=85015 asknet=no bigpackets=yes machineid=3 local=1[http] active=no host=localhost port=8080 usereg=no [core] priority=96 cpuusage=50 disableassembly=yes checkpoint=10 ignoredeadlines=no [power] battery=no [clienttype] memory=800 type=0 nonet=yes __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner