Help Setting up AMD 64 X2 Dual Core

chipatkinson

I just got a new computer and it is dual core so thought I'd set up two instances of folding. But I need some help.

I tried reading/following previous threads but I think I got myself confused.

I created a folding folder and two subfolder in that folder called F@H1 and F@H2. I downloaded the console into each subfolder.

Threads say i have to have machine id =1 in one folder and machine id=2 in the other folder.

Does the program automatically assigne the different machine IDs or do I need to do something special to assign them? I didn't see any prompt for machine IDs when I set up the first one. It defaulted to machine ID =1. I haven't tried the second one yet.

Thanks for your help!

Chip

csimon

During configuration there is a prompt that reads something like Configure Advanced Options Yes/No? If you check yes it will take you thru more options and the last is machineID=

Or ...a shortcut would be to just copy the client.cfg from f@h1 to f@h2 and then edit it. Change the machineID=1 to machineID=2 then save and start the program.

[settings]
username=csimon
team=93
asknet=no
bigpackets=yes
machineid=2
local=136

[http]
active=no
host=localhost
port=8080
usereg=no

[core]
checkpoint=30
ignoredeadlines=yes

[clienttype]
memory=2046
type=0
nonet=no

chipatkinson

Thanks! I think I got them both running. We'll see after they have finished a work unit. Will I see it listed as two computers working under my name or just one with more production?

Thanks again for your help!

danball1976

I think it'll be two machines under one username.

Leonardo

your stats - will show a "processor" for each instance of F@H producing

FAHMon - monitor that can monitor both your F@H instances

Electron Microscope III - another monitor that will show your Folding activity

Another way to check if both Folding installations are working is to check Windows Task Manager (ctr-alt-del). Look in the CPU column for FAHCore~. There should be two, one for each core of your processor. Both should be near 50% if you set your the Folding configuration 100% CPU utilization.

csimon

Yeah as long as you have the same team number and username on each you'll see one score w/ more production. Just to fortify what the others have said.

chipatkinson

both are up and running!!

Thanks guys!!

:celebrate

Leonardo

Well done! After dual core, you'll never be interested in single core again.