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79 lines
2.6 KiB
PHP
79 lines
2.6 KiB
PHP
<?php
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require_once("docutil.php");
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page_head("Use your GPU for scientific computing");
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echo "
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<img align=right src=images/cuda.png>
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Most computers are equipped with a
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<b>Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)</b>
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that handles their graphical output,
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including the 3-D animated graphics used in computer games.
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The computing power of GPUs has increased rapidly,
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and they are now often much faster than
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the computer's main processor, or CPU.
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<p>
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Some BOINC-based projects have applications that run on GPUs.
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<b>These applications run from 2X to 10X faster than the CPU-only version.
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We urge BOINC participants to use them if possible.</b>
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Just follow these instructions:
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<p>
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<h3>1) Check whether your computer has a capable GPU</h3>
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<img align=right src=images/ati-stream.jpg>
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<ul>
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<li> Identify the model name of your GPU.
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On Windows, right-click on your desktop, and select Properties / Settings / Advanced / Adapter.
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Note the Adapter Type and Memory Size.
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<li>
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To find out if your NVIDIA GPU is compatible:
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check <a href=http://www.nvidia.com/object/cuda_learn_products.html>NVIDIA's list of CUDA-enabled products</a>.
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If your GPU is listed here and has at least 256MB of RAM, it's compatible.
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<li>ATI GPUs: you need a platform based on the AMD R600 GPU or later.
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R600 and newer GPUs are found with ATI Radeon HD2400,
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HD2600, HD2900 and HD3800 graphics board.
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A full list is
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<a href=http://developer.amd.com/gpu/ATIStreamSDK/pages/ATIStreamSystemRequirements.aspx>here</a>.
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</ul>
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<p>
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<h3>2) Get the latest BOINC software</h3>
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<ul>
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<li> <a href=download.php>Download and install</a>
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version 6.6.36 or later of the BOINC software.
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<li>ATI GPUs: you'll need 6.10.3 or later.
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</ul>
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<p>
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<h3>3) Get the latest driver</h3>
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Run BOINC, and look at the Messages.
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If BOINC reports a GPU, your current driver is OK.
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Otherwise
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<ul>
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<li>
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NVIDIA: <a href=http://www.nvidia.com/page/drivers.html>download and install the latest driver</a> (a reboot will be required).
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<li>
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ATI GPUs: get the latest driver
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<a href=http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx>here</a>.
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</ul>
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<p>
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You're done!
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Now start up BOINC, and soon you'll be racking up big credit numbers.
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<p>
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Projects with NVIDIA applications:
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<ul>
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<li> <a href=http://gpugrid.net>GPUgrid.net</a>
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<li> <a href=http://setiathome.berkeley.edu>SETI@home</a>
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</ul>
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Projects with ATI applications (coming soon):
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<ul>
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<li> <a href=http://milkyway.cs.rpi.edu/milkyway/>Milkyway@home</a>
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<li> <a href=http://boinc.thesonntags.com/collatz/>Collatz Conjecture</a>
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</ul>
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Of course, you can attach to other projects too;
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BOINC will keep both your CPU and GPU busy.
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";
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page_tail();
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?>
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