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04-16-13, 11:30 AM
I just installed new BOINC server software. The primary feature of the new server is that this should permanently fix the problem of erroneously getting CPU apps when you request GPU apps. New with this release of the the BOINC server:
CPU/GPU bug fixed.
New PPS-Sieve, GFN (short), and GFN (WR) plan-classes. As a result of the new plan-classes, all host computers running these projects will need to download these applications again. In most cases, it's the exact same software as before, only with different names.
Improved project selection:
You now select GFN and GFN-WR independently. This allows you to use different shift override values for long and short tasks, and lets you choose CPU and GPU independently.
If you select CPU tasks but have the "Use CPU" box unchecked, you get a warning that the tasks are disabled. The same applies to CUDA and ATI apps.
If you turn on "Use CPUs" but don't select any tasks, PPS-LLR is automatically selected for you. Likewise, if you select "Use CUDA" or "Use ATI" and don't select any CUDA or ATI apps (respectively), PPS-Sieve (CUDA or ATI) will be selected for you. This prevents a situation where you host would continuously try to get work without the server being able to deliver any work because nothing is selected.
New CUDA versions of GeneferCUDA have been installed for Windows and Linux. This is version 3.1.2-1 (2.05 in the BOINC numbering scheme), and improves CUDA error handling. The Mac version will be installed later when it becomes available.
More... (http://www.primegrid.com/forum_thread.php?id=4966)
CPU/GPU bug fixed.
New PPS-Sieve, GFN (short), and GFN (WR) plan-classes. As a result of the new plan-classes, all host computers running these projects will need to download these applications again. In most cases, it's the exact same software as before, only with different names.
Improved project selection:
You now select GFN and GFN-WR independently. This allows you to use different shift override values for long and short tasks, and lets you choose CPU and GPU independently.
If you select CPU tasks but have the "Use CPU" box unchecked, you get a warning that the tasks are disabled. The same applies to CUDA and ATI apps.
If you turn on "Use CPUs" but don't select any tasks, PPS-LLR is automatically selected for you. Likewise, if you select "Use CUDA" or "Use ATI" and don't select any CUDA or ATI apps (respectively), PPS-Sieve (CUDA or ATI) will be selected for you. This prevents a situation where you host would continuously try to get work without the server being able to deliver any work because nothing is selected.
New CUDA versions of GeneferCUDA have been installed for Windows and Linux. This is version 3.1.2-1 (2.05 in the BOINC numbering scheme), and improves CUDA error handling. The Mac version will be installed later when it becomes available.
More... (http://www.primegrid.com/forum_thread.php?id=4966)