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1) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1931389) Posted 22 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: Here's probably the final update. They suggested removing the VNC mirror driver (so I removed all the VNC products); followed by a reboot; after which the symptoms were the same. Then they suggested I re-install the chipset drivers for my motherboard. I did that last night and the system completed all the pending tasks against the GPU and is still going without any further issues. I re-installed VNC as well, and still no further crashes have occurred. Again, my thanks to all who responded with suggestions. The mobo is an ASUS ROG Crosshair V Formula-Z with AMD 8 core CPU (CPU: Socket 942 4000 Mhz 1375 Mv AMD FX-8370 microcode patch level 600822 8 core processor), with 32Gb ram (DDR3 1333Mhz Ram GMED-0005), for anyone who is interested; and the system's sole purpose is to process SETI tasks.
2) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1931251) Posted 21 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: So the system came down again, but it had processed a number of packets against the GPU. I fired it back up this morning and heard a series of beeps just before it came down; but too many had gone by for me to catch it the count. Yet the system came up with another of those hardware based reboot notices; again with no resolution. I'm back to monitoring with GPU-Z and an audio recorder set next to the PC to capture those beeps; which I'll review against the motherboard diagnostic notes. This has been quite the learning experience. Thanks all who have responded. I'll continue to post results until this is resolved.
3) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1931179) Posted 21 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: This is beginning to be a detailed exploration, tasks that look more like what I'd do as a Unix Admin. This was their response, and my result: Generally this issue would appear if there are any corrupt files in the OS or registry. From the details it seems more likely to be an issue with the user account. Please use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files: https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/929833/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system Since this was Windows 7; I used the below option. I didn't find any errors. Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601] Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\windows\system32>sfc /scannow Beginning system scan. This process will take some time. Beginning verification phase of system scan. Verification 100% complete. Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations. C:\windows\system32>
4) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1931171) Posted 21 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: Yes, and I've made note of those brand names and am going to get one of them because I prefer stability over low cost. Next update, and this one is really throwing me. They told me to set up a new administrative user and try with that new account. I have asked them to tell me what led them down that path, but it is actually working. I've processed 4 packets on the GPU in the last 10 minutes or so and the system is still up. I'd be interested to know how a user's environment could cause what has been happening. I will post their response. Using the old account isn't critical or even important, yet I'm curious and I like to learn. Thanks again.
5) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1931008) Posted 20 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: Thanks for that information. So first, I had the wattage wrong; it's 600. The model is a Thermaltake TR2-600NL2NC and apparently that is among the "Tier 7 / Worst" list. I'll deal with that as soon as possible. Thanks again!
6) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1930977) Posted 20 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: Over sixty minutes elapsed without incident. Now I am installing and executing the tool as directed by support at this url: https://www.techpowerup.com/download/techpowerup-gpu-z/ The directed steps are: a. Download GPUz from http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/2490/techpowerup-gpu-z-v0-8-3/ (Select the standard version) b. Go to the sensors tab and check the box 'Log to File'. c. Save the file on the Desktop. Keep using the app for some time and check. d. Attach the log file to this support request 3. Windows system utility file as below: a. Press Windows Logo Key + R. b. Type msinfo32 and press Enter. c. This will bring up the Microsoft System Information Utility, click File, then Save as. d. When the Save As window appears, choose Desktop and save to your hard drive. You may give it any name you choose, but with a '.nfo' file extension e. Once the file has been saved on your hard drive, attach it to this support request so that we may review your system configuration I will take the above steps next and report back when I get any results back.
7) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1930976) Posted 20 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: Thank you for pointing that out - i'm surprised they didn't ask me to do that since it is an Nvidia specific tool. I'm downloading that now. Currently I am running a diagnostic they asked me to run for 60 minutes; available at http://freestone-group.com/download/VideoCardStabilityTestSetup.exe . The response was that if this crashes then the GPU is faulty. I will need to wait until this completes its run for an hour before taking any additional steps to ensure I don't cause a conflict from multiple symptoms. Thanks again.
8) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1930974) Posted 20 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: What make/model of video card and power supply do you have? From what I see it appears your power supply is underpowered and overheating when under load, and/or perhaps the 12V rail(s) are not able to push enough amperage. My rule of thumb is system power draw should be max. 65% of the PSUs rating for 24x7 operation. Hi. The Video card is an actual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. The power supply is 650 watts; and this combination has been running for well over a year with no issue. I got the computer back and it turns out my SATA cable running from my drive to the motherboard had a cut in it. That being replaced, the system comes back up fine; and as before, will run fine with all 8 cores in use at 100% / 100% in the Computing Preferences options. However, as soon as I enable the packet running on the GPU; the system is down within a minute. I have disabled multiple packets running against the GPU to see if it was specific to a particular packet; and the result was the same. I am chasing this with Nvidia support currently, and will report back. Thanks very much for the response.
9) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1930733) Posted 18 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: The system finally stopped even making it to POST, so I've taken it to a local repair shop. I'll post an update once the root cause is identified / fixed. Thus far their diags have ruled out memory and the power supply. Thanks.
10) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1930702) Posted 18 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: Thank you, I will try that. The interesting thing here is that when I enable all tasks but the one on the GPU, the system is fine, even at 100% / 100%. I found multiple mentions of the benchmark tool at this url: https://benchmark.unigine.com/heaven?lang=en ; and I will try both and post my results.
11) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Core processor overheating (Message 1930692) Posted 18 Apr 2018 by Jeff_Kloek Post: I had the same problem. I have been running without incident for a couple years since buying an 8 core system with Nvidia 1070 GPU. Then in the last couple weeks, the system began to shut itself down only after a few minutes activity. I did try bumping it down to 80% for both CPU and CPU time; yet it still would shut down. Then I found an article about disabling the CPU Parking and I took those steps since I noticed multiple CPUs listed as parked in task manager -> resource monitor. (Windows 7). Seems like the system has stopped shutting down; and I am again back at 100% CPU and CPU Time in my computing preferences. Update: Soon as I enabled the task on the GPU, the system came down again. Checking now for any diagnostics I can run on it.
12) Questions and Answers : Unix/Linux : Missing libboinc_api.so.7.7.0 compiling on RedHat 7.1 maipo (Message 1749072) Posted 14 Dec 2015 by Jeff_Kloek Post: Having installed 113 filesets, my configure completes. the make install results in the below error. /usr/bin/install: cannot stat '.libs/libboinc_api.so.7.7.0': No such file or directory Note in the list, that file itself does not exist: -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 80824 Dec 13 20:44 boinc_api.o -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 7400 Dec 13 20:44 boinc_opencl.o -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 12712 Dec 13 20:44 graphics2_util.o -rw-r--r-- 2 root root 107178 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_api.a lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 18 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_api.la -> ../libboinc_api.la -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 982 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_api.lai lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 21 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_api.so -> libboinc_api.so.7.7.0 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 21 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_api.so.7 -> libboinc_api.so.7.7.0 -rw-r--r-- 2 root root 7778 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_opencl.a lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 21 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_opencl.la -> ../libboinc_opencl.la -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1003 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_opencl.lai lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 24 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_opencl.so -> libboinc_opencl.so.7.7.0 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 24 Dec 13 20:44 libboinc_opencl.so.7 -> libboinc_opencl.so.7.7.0 -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 6496 Dec 13 20:44 reduce_main.o Any ideas? Thanks.
13) Questions and Answers : Unix/Linux : platform 'powerpc-ibm-aix5.2.0.0' not found (Message 404031) Posted 23 Aug 2006 by Jeff_Kloek Post: Any word on when this will be repaired? AIX is not officaly supported by Berkeley. The previous ports to AIX where made by volunteers. The SETI Enhanced AIX port is still in progress by a voulunteer. Please look into this thread too for more informations : http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=31531 I understand that, however, the app as downloaded seemed to be working fine, it just couldn't find a proper work unit to d/l. Are there any of this type available? Thanks.
14) Questions and Answers : Unix/Linux : platform 'powerpc-ibm-aix5.2.0.0' not found (Message 401406) Posted 19 Aug 2006 by Jeff_Kloek Post: Any word on when this will be repaired?

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