Seti V8 Optimized Apps For Mac
Okay, I keep seeing references to optimized clients on various boards and have a general idea on the benefit of using them (speed/productivity), but I honestly have no clue how to go about getting/installing/using them. I've read through some of the threads on optimized clients but haven't been able to find explicit instructions. I'm running a PC and a Mac, so ideally I'd like to use on both on as many projects as possible - if versions exist for both platforms and multiple projects.
I must admit I don't know all that much about the inner workings of my PC, although I have a pretty good handle on the Mac. So, could someone who knows a lot more about all this provide some easy-to-follow instructions on how to optimize? It seems like a waste not to be cranking out WUs as fast as possible, if the optimized apps are in fact that much faster.
FYI I'm running Einstein, SETI, WCG, SIMAP, LHC, Rosetta, Proteins and Malaria - and may start Spinhenge soon. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
So apart from the SETI app, is there a general optimized BOINC client for Windows or Mac that would speed up crunching overall? There is no version of BOINC that actually increases the speed of the crunching, except for one. If you use a BOINC client that has 'CPU affinity' enabled, and you have multiple cores that don't share their L2 cache, it will probably speed things up by a small percent. Otherwise, it comes down to using project specific optimized applications, if they exist. Also, some of the projects run worse on specific processors. For example, Rosetta runs pretty slowly on PPC macs, compared to comparable windows machines with intel or amd. So if you find that your machine isn't competitive on a particular project, try switching to another.
Updated Unified Installers, v0.37 for Windows In the /url For Windows 32 & 64 bit (Nt/XP/Vista/Win7, x86 & x64 versions), changes since last release (v0.36) are: - Fermi compatible Cuda 3.0 build introduced. Supports all Cuda enabled GPUs (theoretically) - Slightly lowered video RAM Usage.
Should run more happliy on integrated GPUs and lower VRAM cards. Minimum driver version 197.13+ (256+ series recommended, Current 258.96 WHQL driver highly reommended ) - V12 builds (both VLARKill & noKill) are deprecated.
SETI@Home This program is a screen saver that downloads data gathered from the Aricebo radio telescope and analyzes them for signs of intelligent life (check out our SETI@Home team ).
reduced susceptibility to '-12' errors over all prior releases (stock & opt). They still occur, but fairly rarely. Some mild Fermi optimisations applied. The reliability and performance make this the currently recomended build for Fermi.
- SETI@home ('SETI at home') is an Internet-based public volunteer computing project. SETI@home v8 for nVidia and AMD/ATi GPU Card：8.12/. Macintosh computers running the classic Mac OS unsuitable for participating in the project. This new application has been optimized to the point where it will run faster on.
- Games dont use dual proc and are never optimized for mac. Still the G5 will handle all games very well. If you want a G5, here is a performance advice: get a RAID of Raptor drives. The investment is small and will increase your performence drasticaly.
Some internal restructuring & testing of experimental code, applicable to future optimisation (All Cuda GPUs) For Windows 98/ME: - No changes. NVidia does not support Cuda on these operating systems, so no changes are applicable.
Installer revision remains at last release 0.36. WARNINGS: - As always USE at YOUR OWN RISK, and 'Your mileage may vary' - A Cuda Installation will install application support for 6.08(cuda), 6.09(cuda23), and 6.10(cudafermi) appversions.
Which one Boinc actually chooses to mark yourr work doesn't matter, the tasks are all the same. Unlike stock, this build is intended to run on a wide range of hardware, so all versions are the same. This has consequences if your current tasks cache is marked with something other than any of the 3 stock standard version/planclass labels, in that you would need to drain your cache first, to avoid losing work. Though not 'essential', appinfo entries are highly 'recommended', but this installer doesn't put them in. We haven't come up with a good way for the installer to do this automatically yet, but when we do you can be sure there'll be another installer update. Known Issues: - Not Comaptible with Marius' Rescheduler 1.9.
It is recommended to either stop rescheduling (due to server changes) or use Fred's variant which allows prevention of '-177' errors. Those errors are a feature of server side changes to the way task elapsed tiimes are estimated, rather than internal to the science application. Fred's variant has some support to prevent these errors if they become a problem for you. FAQ -Todo (Keep this post bookmarked) - Will be added here as your questions arise, so please check back to see if your issues have been answered. Beta Test Installers, v0.35 for Windows are at: Changes since last Release (v0.2): For windows 32 (Nt/XP/Vista/Win7, x86 versions), changes since last release (v0.2): - updated APSSE to r339 SSE, Astropulse application is updated to a single SSE build, reportedly yielding 5%-25% performance improvement over last release, depending on machine & task characteristics. The SSE build renders prior SSE3 hand-code obsolete. removed APv5 appinfo entries - removed multibeam 5.28 entries (leaving only 6.03) - For cuda installations Puts only 6.08 app info entries ( but both plan classes still) - Cuda 'detailed' configuration page, which let's you specify v2.2(default) or v2.3 DLLs is used, & whether VlarKill or non-vlarkil application is installed.
Unconditionally (whether cuda install or not) scans client state & converts any 6.09 marked tasks inside seti@Home project to 6.08, for compatibility with resheduler 1.9. For windows 64 bit (/XP/Vista/Win7, x64 versions),Installer changes since release 0.2: - updated AP to r339 SSE, Astropulse application is updated to a single SSE build, reportedly yielding 5%-25% performance improvement over last release, depending on machine & task characteristics. The SSE build renders prior SSE3 hand-code obsolete.
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removed APv5 appinfo entries - removed multibeam 5.28 entries (leaving only 6.03) - For cuda installations puts only 6.08 app info entries ( but both plan classes still) - Cuda 'detailed' configuration page, which let's you specify v2.2(default) or v2.3 DLLs is used, & whether VlarKill or non-vlarkil application is installed. Unconditionally (whether cuda install or not) scans client state & converts any 6.09 marked tasks inside seti@Home project to 6.08, for compatibility with resheduler 1.9. Puts both platform entries for all app versions (doubling the appinfo), for smooth (fingers crossed) installations on Windows x64. For Windows 98/ME, changes since last Release (v0.2): - Astropulse application is updated to a single SSE build, reportedly yielding 5%-25% performance improvement over last release, depending on machine & task characteristics. The SSE build renders prior SSE3 hand-code obsolete.
Extra Note: Actually astropulse performance improvement may be significantly more for Windows 98, since a major stock code limitation was discovered and eliminated ( Thanks, Joe Segur) - Older Astropulse v5 is removed (leaving only AstroPusle v5.05) - Multibeam 5.28 app info entries are removed. Extensive Readme/FAQ, To be developed / updated as we go along.
Jason J: Modifed link to point to beta Download category, for access to all three beta 0.35 installers. Optimized AstroPulsev505 5.06 for OSX (Intel) x64 & x32 OS & FreeBSD x64 OS Updated 2.10.09 w/ new Applicationv505 5.06 & revision r237 available now at: or Hi Everyone, SETI@Home AstroPulse optimized applications for Mac OSX (Intel) and FreeBSD (Intel/AMD) have been released. This release offers significantly improved performance for computers running 64 and 32 bit versions of Mac OSX and 64 bit versions of FreeBSD.
Here are individual links for all the initial release builds: Mac OSX Science Apps:/color/b OSX 64 bit SSE3 Intel Compatible Science App: Intended for Intel CPUs, running 64 bit OSX 10.5+ (Leopard and Snow Leopard) that have SSE3 capability. 1 - Mac OSX 10.4+ 32 bit SSE3 Intel Compatible Science App: Intended for Intel CPUs, running 32 bit OSX 10.4+ (Tiger) that have SSE3 capability. 2 - FreeBSD 64 bit Science Apps:/color/b FreeBSD 64 bit SSE3 Intel Compatible Science App: Intended for Intel CPUs, running 64 bit FreeBSD that have SSE3 capability. 1 - FreeBSD 64 bit SSE2 Intel & AMD Compatible Science App: Intended for Intel and AMD CPUs, running 64 bit FreeBSD that have SSE2 capability. 1 - Build source is located VERY IMPORTANT!!! Note that correct install of these applications requires ADVANCED SKILLS./color/b A customized appinfo.xml file WILL need to be properly created and edited if you also run a version of the S@H multi beam application (see below 'issues & warnings'). Done incorrectly, you may trash your work unit cache and or not be able to receive work.
There will be some known issues and warnings to be aware of: - As mentioned above, You WILL need to edit or create an appropriate appinfo.xml file if you run any combination of Astropulse and Multi-beam applications. Ensure Boinc & seti@Home applications are already properly functioning on your machine, read carefully the documentation readmes and installation instructions. Ensure you choose a build that your CPU/OS will support. Ask for help If you need assistance determining this. FreeBSD users should know how to handle simple executables. No installers are included.
Which version to choose for your Mac? - CPU/MacOSX- - Core Duo- -none- -32- -32- - Core2 Duo- -none- -32- -32-or-64- -OSX packages contain a simple installer script (adapted of original by Dotsch). More complete installer packages are available by Arkayn Known issues: - You can’t start a AP wu with one of the OSX apps (e.g. 10.5+) and restart/continue with the other (e.g. The intermediate files are NOT binary compatible. In OSX, when updating/switching to new executables, a message will appear that some permissions around BOINC are not correct and it won’t run or restart. Re-installing BOINC with the same version fixes the issue and will not harm work or data.
There is no support for CPUs below SSE2 capability - Borderline OC'ers be aware that you may need to back off to maintain stability, the increased throughput of this application will. HYBRID ATI GPU/CPU Optimized AstroPulsev505 5.05 for Windows OS (r280) Two editions available now at Hi Everyone, A SETI@Home AstroPulse optimized application for Windows has been released for use w/ HYBRID ATI GPU and CPU hardware. This build uses ATI GPU as coprocessor to perform some part of AstroPulse algorithm on GPU instead of CPU. This will free CPU for other tasks. Here are individual links for all the initial release builds: HYBRID ATI/CPU AstroPulsev505 5.05 for Windows r280 Compatible Science App: Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs with SSE3 capability & ATI Graphics Card, running Windows OS. 1 - Windows AstroPulsev505, v5.05 SSE3(r280) (ATI GPU + INTEL/AMD) HYBRID ATI/CPU AstroPulsev505 5.05 for Windows r280NODOUBLE Compatible Science App: Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs with SSE3 capability & ATI Graphics Card, running Windows OS.
2 - Windows AstroPulsev505, v5.05 SSE3NODOUBLE(r280) (ATI GPU + INTEL/AMD) Build source is located VERY IMPORTANT!!! Note that correct install of these applications requires ADVANCED SKILLS./color/b A customized appinfo.xml file WILL need to be properly created. Done incorrectly, you may trash your work unit cache and or not be able to receive work. For better use of hardware resources I recommend to use this app as addition to opt CPU SETI MB app (AKv8b) and to take participation into some other project that can make use of ATI GPUs like MilkyWay.
Currently it’s possible to run up to 2 app instances per GPU. For a quad with 2 ATI GPUs installed it’s possible to run 4 SETI CPU MB + 4 SETI hybrid AP tasks at once. Catalyst 9.x drivers required.
List of supported GPUs one can see here: Please, take note that NODOUBLE modification should be used for GPUs w/o double precision support. Approximate appinfo.xml section that could be used to run this app on SETI project.
Code: astropulsev505 ap5.05winx86SSE3BROOKr280.exe astropulsev505 505 0.1 1 ATI 0.01 ap5.05winx86SSE3BROOKr280.exe Please, edit and tags values as appropriate for your config. This example taken from host that runs 4 SETI CPU MB + 2 SETI hybrid AP + 2 Milkyway ATI GPU opt app v20. Corresponding value for MW project is 0.48 - As mentioned above, You WILL need to edit or create an appropriate appinfo.xml file if you run any combination of Astropulse, or Multi-beam applications. Ensure you choose a build that your CPU/OS will support. Ask for help If you need assistance determining this. Ensure Boinc & seti@Home applications are already properly functioning on your machine, read carefully the documentation readmes and installation instructions.
Known issues: - There is no support for CPUs below SSE3 capability - Borderline OC'ers be aware that you may need to back off to maintain stability, the increased throughput of this application will stress all system components more. As Always, use these apps AT YOUR OWN RISK.
And most Importantly of all: Thanks to Raistmer for introducing a new ATI GPU-compatible optimized application. Special thanks go to Jason G and Josef W. Segur for app features, algorithm discussions and useful hints, alpha testers: Arnulf, arkayn, heinz and Urs Echternacht/color for early spot of some app issues and useful comments about app behaviour, Gipsel for sharing some MW design approaches about sharing GPU between apps and all beta.
Optimized AstroPulsev505 5.06 for Linux 64 & 32 Bit OS Updated 9.17.09 w/ new Applicationv505 5.06 & revision r168 Five Linux OS specific editions available now at Hi Everyone, A SETI@Home AstroPulse optimized application for Linux has been released. This release offers significantly improved performance for SSE, SSE2 & SSE3 capable computers running 64 and 32 Bit versions of Linux. Here are individual links for all the initial release builds: Linux 64 Bit Science App:/color/b Linux 64 Bit SSE3 Intel/AMD Compatible Science App: Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running 64 bit Linux that have SSE3 capability.
1 - Linux 64 bit AstroPulsev505, v5.06 SSE3(r168) (INTEL/AMD) Linux 64 Bit SSE2 Intel/AMD Compatible Science App: Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running 64 bit Linux that have SSE2 capability. 2 - Linux 64 bit AstroPulsev505, v5.06 SSE2(r168) (INTEL/AMD) Linux 32 Bit Science App:/color/b Linux 32 Bit Intel/AMD Compatible Science App: Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running 32 bit Linux that have SSE, SSE2 or SSE3 capability. 1 - Linux 32 bit AstroPulsev505, v5.06 SSE3(r168) (INTEL/AMD) 2 - Linux 32 bit AstroPulsev505, v5.06 SSE2(r168) (INTEL/AMD) 3 - Linux 32 bit AstroPulsev505, v5.06 SSE(r168) (INTEL/AMD) Build source is located VERY IMPORTANT!!! Note that correct install of these applications requires ADVANCED SKILLS./color/b A customized appinfo.xml file WILL need to be properly created and edited if you also run a version of the S@H multi beam application and or CUDA MB application (see below 'issues & warnings'). Done incorrectly, you may trash your work unit cache and or not be able to receive work. There will be some known issues and warnings to be aware of: - Warning for Ubuntu 9.04 (and derivatives) with kernel versions 2.6.28 and newer. Please watch the first dozend AP wus you crunch with these apps closely for errors saying: Segmentation Violation or Error 11.
If you see such errors please do not use the optimized applications. You will not get credit for your work, because of these errors. The only known solution for this problem is to change to an earlier kernel version than 2.6.28. As mentioned above, You WILL need to edit or create an appropriate appinfo.xml file if you run any combination of Astropulse, Multi-beam, and CUDA MB applications. Ensure you choose a build that your CPU/OS will support.
Ask for help If you need assistance determining this. Ensure Boinc & seti@Home applications are already properly functioning on your machine, read carefully the documentation readmes and installation instructions. Known issues: - There is no support for CPUs below SSE capability - Borderline OC'ers be aware that you may need to back off to maintain stability, the increased throughput of this application will stress all system components more. As Always, use these apps AT YOUR OWN RISK. And most Importantly of all: Thanks to Urs Echternacht for his Linux port of r168 by Jason G & Raistmer!!! Special thanks once again go to Josef W.
Segur, Sunu, the Alpha Testers, & all the Lunatics members who performed final Beta testing for their expertise, input & assistance. To all of you we value your input and would like to hear from you at Lunatics' Regards, The Lunatics Team. Lunatics Unified Installer for Windows v0.2 This release is designed to install optimised Seti@Home applications on your Windows PC, that already has Boinc installed, is attached to, and is processing work for the Seti@Home project. WARNING - drain cache first, recommend detach/reattach as effective release of tasks prior to installation Added 30th November 2009 These installers are specifically designed to minimise the effort, confusion and difficulty sometimes encountered with installing Lunatics' third party optimised applications for Seti@Home, while not impeding further customisation & enhancements. Quadro nvs 120m drivers for mac os. Choose From 3 editions, a short summary of features is below. Please see the at our site for further information that will be progressively extended.
Common Features: - Astropulsev505 5.05r168 in SSE or SSE3 variants. Multibeam 6.03, AKv8b applications, SSE upwards (Minor cosmetic updates over AKv8) - nVidia Cuda enabled Multibeam 6.08 V12 VLarKill (Win32 & Win64 only, with supported nVidia GPUs only.) Win32 edition features: - For 32 bit versions of Windows, from Windows 2000 upwards. SSE or Higher CPUs Win64 edition features: - For 64 Bit Windows Editions - SSE3 or Higher INTEL/AMD - Now includes a 32 bit build of Multibeam that proved faster on AMD cpus with SSE3 support Win98me edition features: - For Windows 98, and Windows Millenium edition. Installs Multibeam 6.03(CPU) and Astropulse applications Special nVidia Cuda Multibeam (V12 VLARKill) Build Notes: - Updated Cuda libraries to v2.2 - Requires nVidia display driver version 185.85(or higher) - Requires 220MiB+ AVAILABLE video RAM. General improved performance with reduced startup time over V11 - A V12 build without VLARKill feature is available via our downloads page, FOR ADVANCED USERS that know exactly what they're getting themselves into. Most Lunatics use and recommend the use of the evolving 'rebranding' tools to move tasks from GPU to CPU, and hope these tools, and application improvements with respect to the handling of 'very low angle range' tasks, will improve for inclusion in future installer releases. Lastly, there are many people responsible in the development and testing of this new tool, but the vision & main development is owed to Jason G.
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A special thanks for the continued dedication of Richard Haselgrove, Josef W. Segur, Raistmer and the Alpha Testing Team. AND.a big welcome and THANK YOU to the inaugural group of Lunatics member Beta Testers that pitched-in and helped to test multiple installation needs on a variety of platforms. Their testing greatly expedited the trouble-shooting process that allows this release. Lunatics welcomes your comments and suggestions as to current ease, difficulty, functionality, and suggested improvements for future versions. Please feel free to post here on the boards or @ Seti Main Number Crunching board.
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Thanks, Lunatics Team. Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release Updated 7.17.08 w/ Win32 SSE Hi Everyone, A Windows port of Alex Kan's version 8 (nographics) SETI@Home optimised application has been released. This release offers significantly improved performance for SSE capable (or Higher) PC's Running either 32 or 64 Bit versions of Windows. Here is the individual link for the initial release build. Win32 SSE AMD Compatible Science App: Intended for AMD CPUs, running 32 bit windows, limited to SSE capability.
2 - This is not a required update, and there will be some known issues and warnings to be aware of: - Ensure you choose a build that your CPU/OS will support. If you are unsure, you can DL to check. Ask for help If you need assistance determining this. Ensure Boinc & seti@Home applications are already properly functioning on your machine, read carefully the documentation readmes and installation instructions. Known issues: - There is no graphics support at this time - There is no support for CPUs below SSE capability - Borderline OC'ers be aware that you may need to back off to maintain stability, the increased throughput of this application will stress all system components more.
As Always, OC and use these apps AT YOUR OWN RISK. Please read the information for 'Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release' also for more relevant details. And most Importantly of all: A very long list of people have helped with this build. Top of the list, of course, I'd like to thank Alex for, not only the excellent sources that form the basis for this build, but the critical help in tracking down some important issues early on, and the helpful suggestions and advice throughout this challenging port. While myself (Jason G), Raistmer and JDWhale ported the code, the true Authors are Alex Kan in combination with the Legacy of development knowledge and history at. Fragments of knowledge and code from previous lunatics' authors including Simon, Joe, Ben Herndon, Crunch3r and other Contributors been used to make this work.
Indeed special thanks go to Joe Segur, whose experience and advice was ever present and helpful throughout, and to Crunch3r for inciting the port in the first place. Extra thanks go to JDWhale for providing the SSE2 compatibility adjustments, which at this end took, all told (in no particular order): - 1/2 hour to integrate into the source tree, - 1 day to locate testers with old enough AMDs to verify that it works, and - 4 days to clean off the margaritas stains Great thanks go also to the members of the prerelease test community, who have stuck through countless builds and proved invaluable in refinement.
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