need help w/ multi gpu

Fat.Clown · 03-09-2009, 10:47 PM

Problem:
second GPU client will not start without 2nd monitor plugged in

error message:

F@H log:

Code:

[02:07:01] + Attempting to send results [March 10 02:07:01 UTC]
[02:07:03] + Results successfully sent
[02:07:03] Thank you for your contribution to Folding@Home.
[02:07:07] EUE limit exceeded. Pausing 24 hours.

latest drivers: 182.08 - check
stock clocks: check

Physx Disabled: check

client shortcuts - check

GPU 0

Code:

target:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Folding@home\Folding@home-gpu\Folding@home.exe" -gpu 0
starts in:
"C:\Users\Tommy\AppData\Roaming\Folding@home-gpu"

GPU 1

Code:

target:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Folding@home\Folding@home-gpu\Folding@home.exe" -gpu 1
starts in:
"C:\Users\Tommy\AppData\Roaming\Folding@home-gpu - 2"

I googled around, seemed like a physx/ driver problem
what I found seemed to be, this issue is fixed with 18x.xx drivers, just not in my case

as soon as I plug in that 2nd monitor, it works without a hitch

edit:
I have P45 chipset so...

SLI disabled - check

ricanflow · 03-10-2009, 09:16 AM

You have to have a second monitor plugged in or a vga dummy with windows vista.

Or you can use the force gpu flag...not sure if it works with the lastest drivers though.

patonb · 03-10-2009, 10:21 AM

Here you go, pretty easy and bout 3 bucks.

DVI to VGA Dummy.....56K! - XtremeSystems Forums

Fat.Clown · 03-10-2009, 04:03 PM

thanks! guess dummy plug is my best bet :\

force gpu flag? how?

hikaricloud · 03-10-2009, 04:16 PM

This is good to know for when I get my new parts...

patonb · 03-10-2009, 05:55 PM

Fatty....Just add the flag -forcegpu XX <- with whatever your card.

The plug is actually simple... I just googled that how-to, as i didn't know either. Pretty sweet you can finally use those useless dvi-vga plug.