Ultimate Guide To Folding@home

Originally posted by lynx@5 February 2004 - 21:54
2nd cpu now up and running - 1700XP running linux.

Started installation less than 2 hours ago and I'm using it's web browser now. :)
That will get me slipping back down the list...well I enjoyed being 6th even though it was for a very short time... :D
 
Originally posted by FlyingDutchman+4 February 2004 - 20:16-->QUOTE (FlyingDutchman @ 4 February 2004 - 20:16)
YEP, only 32 points in it now. :)
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This message is untrue already, as Livy has arrived at #1

Congrats Livy ! :)

We've got a new leader now :rolleyes: , and a new target :P

Fold on! [/b][/quote]
im in first spot, but the points are neck and neck.

anyway, woohoo, 1st :D
 
I'm sure theres an easier way to explain this prog. :blink:

To much abracadabra in this thread to me. Thanks to Slinger i had it working in a few minutes, while reading this thread only gave my headaches.

You have got to remember that theres a lot of foreign non geeks on this board who would like to contribute as well.

Just my 2 cents :)
 
Congratulations Livy for 200 work units completed for our team.
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Originally posted by summerlinda@24 January 2004 - 19:23
I'm sure theres an easier way to explain this prog. :blink:

To much abracadabra in this thread to me. Thanks to Slinger i had it working in a few minutes, while reading this thread only gave my headaches.

You have got to remember that theres a lot of foreign non geeks on this board who would like to contribute as well.

Just my 2 cents :)
if they don't understand they can post here and ask ;) :lol:
 
Damnatory said:
Woot, finished my first WU, was a 1000 one, only took like 8 hours on my athlon XP 1900, but yet the I'm doing a 2500 on my Athlon XP 3200+ and I'm still at 934/2500 after 24 hours???!!!???
Lots of things affect how long a particular wu takes, not just the number of steps. You may have a very simple molecule with 1000 steps, or a very complex molecule with the same number of steps. Obviously there are a lot more ways a complex molecule can fold, so the process takes much longer. But you should also get a lot more points for the complex one.
 
Yeah, I believe so. I can see it go up to 65% (when the task manager first opens) but FAH only uses 50% of it.

Either way, even if it is only 50% it is still a lot faster then my old one:)

TD
 
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Step One: Installing the Client
The first step is to download the Folding@Home GUI client from the Folding@Home client download page. Log in as Administrator (if necessary), and double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation. You will see a welcome screen as shown below. Click next at that screen, and then proceed to click through the license and readme screens.
gui_1_intro.png

Next, you must enter the username you wish to use to be identified in the Folding@Home statistics. If this is the first system you are setting up for Folding@Home, you should check to see whether or not the username that you want to use is already used by someone else (it is ok, however, to use the same username on multiple computers that you own). Go to the Folding@Home User Rankings page and use the box next to the search button to see if the name you want is already taken. If it isn't, you're ready to proceed on to the next screen.
gui_2_username.png

Now, you can choose what folder to install Folding@Home to (the default is fine), and what you want the Start menu group to be called. The next screen asks you to confirm your settings before the installation begins. Finally, after the installation is complete, uncheck "View Readme" and press "Finish."
gui_6_finishinst.png


Step Two: Client Configuration
After the installation has been completed successfully, a configuration panel window will appear. You may adjust your settings in this window. If at any time you wish to change these settings in the future, you may access the dialog again from the menu obtained by right clicking on the Folding@Home system tray icon.

Your username should already be filled in properly if you entered it correctly while installing the Folding@Home client. If it is not, here is your chance to change it. For the team number, enter "34905"
gui_7_cp_user.png

On the Connection tab you will find the network settings. These will probably not need to be changed, however it is a good idea for you to check them out anyway to make sure.
gui_8_cp_net.png

Finally, on the Advanced tab, you will find more in-depth settings. Most of them do not need to be changed, but you should set the Client Type to Folding@Home.
gui_9_cp_adv.png


Step Three: The Client in Action
After Ok-ing the Configuration dialog, the client will begin running as an icon in the system tray. You can right click on it and choose display to observe it as it sets up files and prepares to work on a unit.
gui_10_systray.png

Immediately after configuration, the client will attempt to download the scientific core and begin to process a work unit. If you display it soon enough after configuration, you will see it downloading the core as shown in the screenshot below.
gui_11_core.png

Once the core has downloaded, the Folding@Home client will download its first work unit and begin to process it. When this happens, you will see a screen similar to the one shown below. You can safely minimize the client to the system tray by clicking on its "X" button. To restore it, right click on its icon, and choose Display.
gui_12_fah.png


and thts it...i will be adding GROMACS and other stuff soon..
 
Originally posted by FlyingDutchman@19 March 2004 - 09:36
Just got me this morning a "Protein: p858_p53dimer858"
It's 160 points worth, and takes 25 minutes to complete a frame
----------> almost 42 hours to complete this WU
----------> 160/42 = 3.84 points per hour!

I want more of these ! :rolleyes:
I've got that one on my main pc, and P859 on my XP1700. That one is going to take about 56 hours, so there won't be any changes to my stats for a couple of days. :(

On the up side, a friend is going to GIVE me a dual Athlon mobo and processors (1 Ghz I think), then I will really be able to raise some dust.

Btw, anyone got any info on ocing dual processor systems? :lol:
 
Originally posted by nigel123@3 April 2004 - 07:29
Lamsey....look out, Linx will soon be overtaking you... :) You will have to add another processor I am afraid :lol:
He he, I've already got another processor waiting to go into service as soon as I've got my water cooling sorted out (and a little more space). :lol:
 
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