nitrobass24
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Courtesy of our friend jedi95 @ EVGA. This is a great program that he has put a lot of work into. This is a great asset to the F@H community and we appreciate your hard work.
So you want to start folding? Great! The problem most users face when just getting started is what clients to install. This can be confusing thanks to the variety of options available: CPU/unicore client, SMP client, GPU2 client, GPU3 client, tray clients, console clients, and VMs. Thankfully, there is a much easier option. FAH GPU Tracker V2 is an interface for running multiple clients and a stats tracking system. In my opinion, using the Tracker is the easiest way to start folding. That said, on to the guide:
1. Download FAH GPU Tracker V2: Here
2. Extract the folder. You can put FAH GPU Tracker V2 in any folder, and move it anytime without problems.
3. Run FAH GPU Tracker V2.exe. Make sure you use "Run as Administrator" if you have UAC enabled.
4. The Tracker will prompt you to download clients, click yes to download the FAH clients from Stanford. If you clicked no by mistake, you can restart the Tracker or go to Config -> Download FAH Clients
You should see the Tracker downloading the clients. This may take some time depending on your internet connection.
5. Go to Setup -> Configure
Now, you have to consider what you want to be folding on. If you want to fold on your CPU, and you have a CPU with at least 2 cores then you should use the multi-core SMP client. Otherwise you should use the single core CPU client.
6. Client Setup
If you have a supported GPU (Nvidia 8-series and up, ATI HD 2000 series and up) and you want to fold on it then enable GPU folding. Enable the GPU(s) you want to fold on. (red box) The GPU3 Client settings (blue box) enable the GPU3 client for that GPU. The GPU3 client should only be used for Nvidia GTX 400 series cards and ATI 5000 series cards.
The force GPU section (green box) can be used later if you get a "GPU not supported" message when starting the client:
Which force GPU setting to use:
None: Use this if the client detects your GPU correctly
Nvidia G80: Nvidia 8 series - 300 series
Nvidia Fermi: Nvidia 400 series (need GPU3 for this option)
ATI R600: ATI 2000 series - 3000 series
ATI R700: ATI 4000 series - 5000 series
7. Name/team/passkey/EOCID
The next step is to enter your name, team (Enter "33" here without quotes), passkey (optional, but highly recommended if running the SMP client), and EOCID (optional). If you do not have a passkey, you can get one by clicking on the word "Passkey" (red box). EOCID is your Extreme Overclocking Stats ID. This is optional, and the only thing it does is make the Stats -> View EOC Stats shortcut work.
8. Starting the clients
Before you start any clients, make sure your username and team number appear at the top of the main Tracker window. If not, make sure you hit apply before closing the configuration window. You can now start the FAH clients, but remember to start GPUs one at a time the first time you start them. This makes is much easier to find the cause of problems like the "GPU not supported" message.
That's it! If all your enabled clients run correctly then there is nothing else you need to do with the Tracker.
Now, if you want to monitor your PPD, I recommend HFM.NET. FahMon is another option, but I don't recommend it if you are using the SMP client because it can't calculate bonus points. For the client directories, just use CPU, SMP, GPU0, GPU1, ect. located in the main FAH GPU Tracker V2 folder.
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