SMP Client up and running.

[sculptor]

Ive managed to get my first SMP Client box up and running.
Thanks to Billy and Deano for all there help.

System spec:
Ubuntu v.6.06 TLS
DFI RS482 MATX Motherboard
AMD Opteron 165, running at 2.6GHZ
1Gb Muskin PC3200 running at 187MHz (3/2 divider)
Onboard Graphics
Maxtor 40Gb Hard drive
NEC DVD Rewriter
Aspire QPack case

The SMP client is working on Project 3020:
Average frame time: 8m 45s
WU completion time just over 14hrs
Points per day 1,000

Ive installed Ubuntu and WindowsXP as a dual boot op system, which would allow me to boot into WindowsXP for gaming or use any other Windows based software.
To run the SMP client I just boot into Ubuntu and start the client.

I intend running the SMP client on 7 boxes which will cut my electricity costs to £3.00 per day. This helps me greatly and means my production effort towards the team does not diminish.

I hope this information helps other peeps who are interested in running the SMP Client on their PCs.
Tom.

PS: Ive yet to see if the WU is going to complete, and upload the results if it does, and after that if it download the next WU.

 

[sculptor]

Thanks Billy,
all my rigs are set up using a series of KVM switches and 2 monitors, but
I will look into your suggestions above as it would help slim down my equipment even more and free up a bit of space.(only got a 1 bedroom flat)
Tom.