Needless to say YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!


It worked. I disabled sata, extra usb ports + onboard audio and VOILA! it posts with ALL cards installed!


Wow! Thanks a lot for your help guys. I think I just learned about the power of a cooperation firsthand.

Extra props to forum member jcpham for coming up with the solution! You da man!

Also When I tried copy pasting What was in my conf file to a text file on windows and then copy pasting that text back into my conf file in BAMT from a usb storage the same thing happens: GPUmon auto closes like everything else. Which leads me to think this isn't simply a text file? Is there more than meets the eye?

Well Here it is!


# Big A Miner Thing configuration
# /etc/bamt/bamt.conf
#
# When done editing, restart mining to make changes here take effect
# If you're just setting up BAMT, be sure to edit pools as well.
#
# As of 0.5, many less common options have been removed from this
# default config to make it easier on the noobs.
#
# You will find a complete example with all options described
# at /opt/bamt/examples/bamt.conf
#
# Note: This is a YAML file.  Indentation is significant.
#
# If you break things badly, a backup of this file in it's original
# form can be found at /opt/bamt/examples/bamt.conf.simple
#


---
settings:

  # miner_id is used to set hostname and identify this rig to munin and
  # other processes
  # IMPORTANT! miner_id must be a valid hostname: all lower case, no weird
  # characters, underscores, periods, or spaces. Dash and numbers are ok.

  miner_id: dewie-miner

  # loc is any additional string you wish to use to identify or group this rig

  miner_loc: unspecified location

  # should we monitor the cards? 1 = yes, 0 = no

  do_monitor: 0

  # if monitoring, how do we send email alerts?

  # these are required..

  # smtp_host: smtp.gmail.com
  # smtp_to: you@yourmail.com
 
  # these are optional..

  # smtp_from: somefrom@address
  # smtp_subject: I wanted a custom subject in my alerts...
  # smtp_port: 587
  # smtp_auth_user: user@where
  # smtp_auth_pass: secret
  # smtp_tls: 1
  # smtp_ssl: 1

 
 
# GPU Configurtation

# You'll need one gpuX: section per GPU installed.  Not sure what's installed,
# or the order?  Open a root shell and type:  aticonfig --list-adapters
#
# You can delete gpu sections if you don't have that many cards.. or add more
# if you find a way to run them



gpu0:

  # remove disabled: or set it to 0 to actually use this card..

  disabled: 0

 
  # overclocking.. all are optional 

  # optional command to execute prior to overclocking
  # any valid command (or the path to a script) is fine

  # pre_oc_cmd:


  # (core/mem)_X = the value to set for this profile (0-2)
  # Profile 2 is used while mining, but setting values
  # in profile 2 that are *lower* than the values in the other
  # profiles is not allowed on some GPUs, so you have to adjust
  # the other profiles as well.
  # For instance, to get 300Mhz mem clock on my 5830s, I have
  # to set all 3 profiles to 300.


  # core_speed_0: 300
  # core_speed_1: 800
  # core_speed_2: 980
 
  # mem_speed_0: 300
  # mem_speed_1: 300
  # mem_speed_2: 300

  # core_voltage_0: 1.125
  # core_voltage_1: 1.125
  # core_voltage_2: 1.125000

  # recommend to set and forget fan, preferably at 100
 
  fan_speed: 70

  # optional command to execute after overclocking
  # post_oc_cmd:


  # Phoenix mining setup (see full example for how to use cgminer instead)
  # We strongly recommend you use phoenix at, least until you are familiar
  # with BAMT

  # kernel to use.. one of:  phatk phatk2 poclbm
  # if in doubt, use phatk2

  kernel: phatk2

  # phoenix style kernel params.  *do not* include DEVICE=x, otherwise
  # exactly same as any phoenix setup. 
  # if in doubt: BFI_INT VECTORS AGGRESSION=11
  # (though 9 on GPU0 often makes using the GUI more pleasant)

  kernel_params: BFI_INT VECTORS AGGRESSION=7 worksize=128


  # Pool file

  # IMPORTANT: pool_file must contain a list of pool URLs.. one at least, more if
  # you like.  You can share the same file for all GPUs, or have one for each.
  # Miner will start with first URL in file, however if no shares are accepted
  # for any reason in (pool_timeout) seconds, the miner will move to next URL
  # in the file.  Wraps around to first URL when last one fails.
  # You can also set pool specific values, see the example pools file.
  # if in doubt: /etc/bamt/pools

  pool_file: /etc/bamt/pools

  # max time to allow phoenix to run without finding a share..
  # exceed this and we kill phoenix, start a new instance with
  # next line in pools file

  pool_timeout: 180



  # monitoring limits, used by email alerts and gpumon
  # an alert is generated if the current value goes below a 'lo'
  # or above a 'hi'.

  # GPU temp sensor reading (in C)
  monitor_temp_lo: 45
  monitor_temp_hi: 80

  # GPU load (in %)
  monitor_load_lo: 80

  # average hashrate (in mh/s)
  monitor_hash_lo: 125

  # fam rpm (in rpm)
  monitor_fan_lo: 2000

  # effective reject rate (in % of total)
  monitor_reject_hi: 2



# OK.. hopefully you get the idea.  Stubs for additional GPUs below.
# There are many additional paramters to help you deal with various
# scenarios, see /opt/bamt/examples and the docs (if we write some)


gpu1:
  disabled: 0

  # core_speed_0: 300
  # core_speed_1: 800
  # core_speed_2: 1060
  # mem_speed_0: 300
  # mem_speed_1: 300
  # mem_speed_2: 1120
  # core_voltage_0: 1.125
  # core_voltage_1: 1.125
  # core_voltage_2: 1.125000

  fan_speed: 75

  kernel: phatk2
  kernel_params: BFI_INT VECTORS AGGRESSION=7 worksize=128

  pool_file: /etc/bamt/pools
  pool_timeout: 180

  monitor_temp_lo: 45
  monitor_temp_hi: 80
  monitor_load_lo: 80
  monitor_hash_lo: 125
  monitor_fan_lo: 2000
  monitor_reject_hi: 1


gpu2:
  disabled: 0

  # core_speed_0: 300
  # core_speed_1: 800
  # core_speed_2: 980
  # mem_speed_0: 300
  # mem_speed_1: 300
  # mem_speed_2: 300
  # core_voltage_0: 1.125
  # core_voltage_1: 1.125
  # core_voltage_2: 1.125000

  fan_speed: 75

  kernel: phatk2
  kernel_params: BFI_INT VECTORS AGGRESSION=7 worksize=128

  pool_file: /etc/bamt/pools
  pool_timeout: 180

  monitor_temp_lo: 45
  monitor_temp_hi: 80
  monitor_load_lo: 80
  monitor_hash_lo: 125
  monitor_fan_lo: 2000
  monitor_reject_hi: 1



gpu3:
  disabled: 0

  # core_speed_0: 300
  # core_speed_1: 800
  # core_speed_2: 980
  # mem_speed_0: 300
  # mem_speed_1: 300
  # mem_speed_2: 300
  # core_voltage_0: 1.125
  # core_voltage_1: 1.125
  # core_voltage_2: 1.125000

  fan_speed: 60

  kernel: phatk2
  kernel_params: BFI_INT VECTORS AGGRESSION=7 worksize=128

  pool_file: /etc/bamt/pools
  pool_timeout: 180

  monitor_temp_lo: 45
  monitor_temp_hi: 80
  monitor_load_lo: 80
  monitor_hash_lo: 125
  monitor_fan_lo: 2000
  monitor_reject_hi: 1


gpu4:
  disabled: 0

  # core_speed_0: 300
  # core_speed_1: 800
  # core_speed_2: 980
  # mem_speed_0: 300
  # mem_speed_1: 300
  # mem_speed_2: 300
  # core_voltage_0: 1.125
  # core_voltage_1: 1.125
  # core_voltage_2: 1.125000

  fan_speed: 60

  kernel: phatk2
  kernel_params: BFI_INT VECTORS AGGRESSION=7 worksize=128

  pool_file: /etc/bamt/pools
  pool_timeout: 180

  monitor_temp_lo: 45
  monitor_temp_hi: 80
  monitor_load_lo: 80
  monitor_hash_lo: 125
  monitor_shares_lo: 1


gpu5:
  disabled: 0

  # core_speed_0: 300
  # core_speed_1: 800
  # core_speed_2: 980
  # mem_speed_0: 300
  # mem_speed_1: 300
  # mem_speed_2: 300
  # core_voltage_0: 1.125
  # core_voltage_1: 1.125
  # core_voltage_2: 1.125000

  fan_speed: 60

  kernel: phatk2
  kernel_params: VECTORS BFI_INT AGGRESSION=13 FASTLOOP=false WORKSIZE=256

  pool_file: /etc/bamt/pools
  pool_timeout: 180

  monitor_temp_lo: 45
  monitor_temp_hi: 80
  monitor_load_lo: 80
  monitor_hash_lo: 125
  monitor_shares_lo: 1


gpu6:
  disabled: 0

  # core_speed_0: 300
  # core_speed_1: 800
  # core_speed_2: 980
  # mem_speed_0: 300
  # mem_speed_1: 300
  # mem_speed_2: 300
  # core_voltage_0: 1.125
  # core_voltage_1: 1.125
  # core_voltage_2: 1.125000

  fan_speed: 60

  kernel: phatk2
  kernel_params: VECTORS BFI_INT AGGRESSION=13 FASTLOOP=false WORKSIZE=256

  pool_file: /etc/bamt/pools
  pool_timeout: 180

  monitor_temp_lo: 45
  monitor_temp_hi: 80
  monitor_load_lo: 80
  monitor_hash_lo: 125
  monitor_shares_lo: 1


gpu7:
  disabled: 1

  # core_speed_0: 300
  # core_speed_1: 800
  # core_speed_2: 980
  # mem_speed_0: 300
  # mem_speed_1: 300
  # mem_speed_2: 300
  # core_voltage_0: 1.125
  # core_voltage_1: 1.125
  # core_voltage_2: 1.125000

  fan_speed: 60

  kernel: phatk2
  kernel_params: VECTORS BFI_INT AGGRESSION=13 FASTLOOP=false WORKSIZE=256

  pool_file: /etc/bamt/pools
  pool_timeout: 180

  monitor_temp_lo: 45
  monitor_temp_hi: 80
  monitor_load_lo: 80
  monitor_hash_lo: 125
  monitor_shares_lo: 1

This is the conversation I had with the ever so AWESOME gigabyte support team:

ME:
 I have connected the cards using pci-e extender cables. The system was working just fine without the 2X5970 cards for bitcoin mining. After adding them in, the system would boot but linux would get stuck loading. I reinstalled linux and it initially booted succesfully. When i restarted, the computer would not even post. Now the computer will not post if i have all 6 pci-e slots connected! I updated the bios but it did not help. I get error message 25 on the motherboard led. Thank you very much for your help!
 
GIGABYTE:
Thank you for your kindly mail and inquiry. We appreciate your patient and understanding of the late response due to national holidays.

Sorry but as we mentioned on the driver download page of GIGABYTE website, due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, and we do not receive proper driver from chipset vender, we cannot guarantee Linux to work on our system.

Kindly use genuine Windows OS to see how it works. You may also test with other VGA card and see how it works.

Regards,
GIGABYTE

ME:
 the problem is not the operating system. The computer does not POST when i use all 6 pci-e slots. It gets stuck BEFORE it loads the operating system. And the LED on the motherboard shows the number 25. I cannot even enter the bios setup. Do you understand?

GIGABYTE :
Thanks for your update about the platform information. Kindly confirm if the system will work if you do not use all 6 PCI-E slots at once? If the system can run while not having so many hardware, please try to see if you can verify it one by one. Sometimes it can cause by hardware compatibility issue among the hardware you install or even some parts.

Therefore, please first remove unnecessary hardware and see if computer can POST. Then add more cards to test.

If the motherboard doesn't work even without cards installed, then please clear CMOS to see if it helps. If problem remains or the test result was negative, kindly contact your original purchase retailer and see if they can arrange further testing to find out the root cause. In this case, sorry that we are not able to isolate problem through Internet without looking at the hardware.

Regards,
GIGABYTE


I'm pretty close to taking it back to the store I purchased it... I was hoping to avoid the downtime but it doesn't look like thats going to work out for me LOL...

What exactly is the name of this option you speak of. Just in case It's somewhere on the menu and I'm missing it...  thanx

Out of curiosity since I haven't gotten a single reply yet.

Am I doing something wrong? Or am I following the correct procedure but no one can figure out what the problem is?

Thanx for the reply oldDirty!

I just checked the bios settings and there is no option to alter the pci latency unfortunately...

I found an option called Init Display First which specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI express graphics card. It was set by default to PCI and I changed it to the first PCI-e slot but that did not help...

Hello I just signed up although I have read through the forums for some time in the past without ever being a signed member.

Great Forum BTW!




I've been having alot of trouble with my setup.   (gigabyte 990fxa-ud7 / athlon x2 251 / 2gb ddr3 1066 / Thermaltake Toughpower grand 1200watt + Corsair HX 1050watt connected with add2psu)

Initially I was using 4 slots with 1X5870 stock pcb and 3X5850 (XFX non-stock pcb).  Everything is connected with PCI-e extender cables of course.

At first I used LinuxCoin 0.2b on a usb and despite the crashes and lockups i was eating in the face while trying to setup (I now think it may be due to USB booting on Gigabyte board) I managed to mine for about 2 months succesfully. 

I later decided to add 2X5970's in the 2 PCI-e slots I had left.
I Added the cards in booted into linuxcoin tried to start mining.
System crashed.
And from then on wont boot with all 6 cards connected to the mobo... (I get error code 25 on the little digital display on the mobo which is described as the following in the manual:
         "Early PCI Initialization
          -Enumerate PCI Bus Number
          -Assign memory & I/O resource
          -Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it into C000:0"

I CANNOT get it to post with all 6 pci-e slots connected. If I remove any one of the cards the system will post.

Bios has been updated to latest version also.

Thanx

The main reason this is so important is because I want to lower the mem clocks so I can have lower temps and lower consumption

When I try to overclock through the config file and delete the comment symbol nothing works. GPUmon just auto closes the moment i open it so does everything else.

I'm pretty sure my clocks are set correctly 

So for example on my 5870:

  # core_speed_0: 300
  # core_speed_1: 800
  # core_speed_2: 900
  # mem_speed_0: 300
  # mem_speed_1: 300
  # mem_speed_2: 300
  # core_voltage_0: 1.125
  # core_voltage_1: 1.125
  # core_voltage_2: 1.125000


once I delete the # in front of the lines NOTHING works.
Even if i remove all other GPU's except 1 this problem still occurs.

I'm using a Gigabyte 990fxa-ud7 (7XGPUS) with the boot workaround mentioned here (in the second post) : http://www.bitcointrading.com/forum/index.php?topic=416.0

Bamt is booting correctly (But not always. Sometimes it fails to load x-server which is the GUI) and I'm beginning to wonder if despite the workaround to boot on the gigabyte board, It still has problems running linux from a usb... 

ANY HELP would be HUGELY appreciated THANX!!!