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I don't like flashing bios so I solved this problem finally.
v12.1 is almost ready, I'm going to release it in 3-4 days.
It cannot perform runtime tuning of memory timing registers, it will be added a bit later, in another update.
But it can apply entire straps on-the-fly (Windows only). Currently for Polaris cards only, may be later I will add support for other cards too. So you can use stock vbios and don't flash your cards to try new straps.
Instead, you just put new strap string to config file and the miner applies it immediately in runtime.
If specified strap is not working it will not cause any problems, after reboot you will have stock strap again because bios is not changed.
This way you can keep stock bios and also test new straps safe and easy.
Now this sounds awesome that means I'm going to have to go back to Windows to play with this |
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Digital_Seytan
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May 04, 2019, 12:12:41 PM |
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Still v 12 ... where is the magic version ?! LOL
we are tired of the latest version of claymore 12 and the jammers, where is the better and the new version of clay? |
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May 05, 2019, 11:29:54 AM |
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New version is almost ready, but during testing I found some strange issue: sometimes if a card has no display connected I cannot change its memory clock. I tried both WattMan and AB to change memory clock, both show that new memory clock is applied, but no changes in hashrate until I use hdmi dummy plug. This is serious issue because most straps are good only with memory overclock. I use 19.4.3 drivers and see this issue on most Polaris cards. But sometimes it works for some reason...
So new version is postponed until I find some workaround (or confirm that there is no way to fix it), it's not a good idea to use hdmi plug for every card in rig.
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May 05, 2019, 12:26:00 PM |
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@Claymore If I plug in a monitor into a rig and then remove it, Windows still thinks FullHD screen is there until reboot (it is clear if you connect remotely via TeamViewer, resolution is not 640x480 as without displays). Maybe this fact can help you to fool Windows thinking it has monitors in each port.
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May 05, 2019, 03:25:42 PM |
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New version is almost ready, but during testing I found some strange issue: sometimes if a card has no display connected I cannot change its memory clock. I tried both WattMan and AB to change memory clock, both show that new memory clock is applied, but no changes in hashrate until I use hdmi dummy plug. This is serious issue because most straps are good only with memory overclock. I use 19.4.3 drivers and see this issue on most Polaris cards. But sometimes it works for some reason...
So new version is postponed until I find some workaround (or confirm that there is no way to fix it), it's not a good idea to use hdmi plug for every card in rig.
Maybe it's driver issue? I use 19.4.1 driver and 2nd card has no connections. Memory OC works in your 12.0 version normal... |
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May 05, 2019, 04:02:45 PM |
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I have same issue with AB, restarting miner twice always helps. That would be easy fix for 1st beta.
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May 05, 2019, 04:37:59 PM |
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I have same issue with AB, restarting miner twice always helps. That would be easy fix for 1st beta.
It seems you are right, it helps. I will try to find some workaround better than restarting. |
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Claymore (OP)
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May 06, 2019, 06:39:45 PM |
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Finally. I will release new version within 24 hours.
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May 06, 2019, 07:06:05 PM |
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Finally. I will release new version within 24 hours.
Can't wait to test Your new miner version   |
If you don't believe it or don't get it, I don't have the time to try to convince you, sorry.
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May 07, 2019, 05:52:00 PM |
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Finally. I will release new version within 24 hours.
Anyone else semi-compulsively hitting the refresh button for the new version out of sheer curiosity and enthralment? |
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May 07, 2019, 05:58:39 PM |
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v14.0 Beta:
- Windows only: added ability to apply optimized memory timings (straps) on-the-fly, without flashing VBIOS, up to 20% speedup compared to stock BIOS. Currently only Polaris cards are supported, other cards will be added later.
Drivers 18.x or newer are required. Best straps for Ethereum are included. Check "-strap" and "-driver" options for details.
- Windows only: added temperature/fan/clocks management for Radeon VII.
- a few minor bug fixes and improvements.
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May 07, 2019, 06:07:03 PM |
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Will we see an nvidia version for 'straps'? the Eth-pill exists but if there's soft-mod for AMD cards surely there's something for Nvidia?
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May 07, 2019, 06:12:14 PM |
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Will we see an nvidia version for 'straps'? the Eth-pill exists but if there's soft-mod for AMD cards surely there's something for Nvidia?
Yes, I will add Nvidia support as well. This magic with straps took me a lot of time and efforts, so I will implement it step by step. |
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May 07, 2019, 06:13:59 PM |
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Will we see an nvidia version for 'straps'? the Eth-pill exists but if there's soft-mod for AMD cards surely there's something for Nvidia?
Yes, I will add Nvidia support as well. This magic with straps took me a lot of time and efforts, so I will implement it step by step. That's pretty sweet! looking forward to it! |
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May 07, 2019, 06:44:50 PM |
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v14.0 Beta:
- Windows only: added ability to apply optimized memory timings (straps) on-the-fly, without flashing VBIOS, up to 20% speedup compared to stock BIOS. Currently only Polaris cards are supported, other cards will be added later.
Drivers 18.x or newer are required. Best straps for Ethereum are included. Check "-strap" and "-driver" options for details.
- Windows only: added temperature/fan/clocks management for Radeon VII.
- a few minor bug fixes and improvements.
Thanks! But if secure boot enabled driver wouldn't be installed, right? Only disabling SB can help? Without your driver straps can't be applied? P.S. Why 14th version? There is no 13th... |
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May 07, 2019, 06:50:43 PM |
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v14.0 Beta:
- Windows only: added ability to apply optimized memory timings (straps) on-the-fly, without flashing VBIOS, up to 20% speedup compared to stock BIOS. Currently only Polaris cards are supported, other cards will be added later.
Drivers 18.x or newer are required. Best straps for Ethereum are included. Check "-strap" and "-driver" options for details.
- Windows only: added temperature/fan/clocks management for Radeon VII.
- a few minor bug fixes and improvements.
Thanks! But if secure boot enabled driver wouldn't be installed, right? Only disabling SB can help? Without your driver straps can't be applied? P.S. Why 14th version? There is no 13th...  |
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May 07, 2019, 06:57:28 PM |
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v14.0 Beta:
- Windows only: added ability to apply optimized memory timings (straps) on-the-fly, without flashing VBIOS, up to 20% speedup compared to stock BIOS. Currently only Polaris cards are supported, other cards will be added later.
Drivers 18.x or newer are required. Best straps for Ethereum are included. Check "-strap" and "-driver" options for details.
- Windows only: added temperature/fan/clocks management for Radeon VII.
- a few minor bug fixes and improvements.
Thanks! But if secure boot enabled driver wouldn't be installed, right? Only disabling SB can help? Without your driver straps can't be applied? P.S. Why 14th version? There is no 13th... Ahah, thanks, I know it )))) But I didn't thought that we are superstitious here... |
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May 07, 2019, 06:58:02 PM |
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v14.0 Beta:
- Windows only: added ability to apply optimized memory timings (straps) on-the-fly, without flashing VBIOS, up to 20% speedup compared to stock BIOS. Currently only Polaris cards are supported, other cards will be added later.
Drivers 18.x or newer are required. Best straps for Ethereum are included. Check "-strap" and "-driver" options for details.
- Windows only: added temperature/fan/clocks management for Radeon VII.
- a few minor bug fixes and improvements.
It is an improvement, but unfortunately I'm still experiencing issue with Chinese directory names. |
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May 07, 2019, 07:00:29 PM |
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Claymore, I know I may be asking a lot here, but just in case it's not too much additional effort... The Radeon Pro Duo is technically Polaris. It's got Samsung Mem (16GB on each GPU); two WX7100s/RX 580s.
Was hoping your straps would work without having to try bios flashing the master and slave gpu bioses, but the miner instaquits it I run as admin with -strap 1. If I don't run as admin, miner runs fine, but with no straps. Believe it's related to errors reading the boot configuration data.
Driver is latest Pro Driver, 19.Q1.2. Have used the AMDMemTweak CLI from Eliovp, and it works, but would like to try the straps you are using in your exe. Others messing with AMD workstation gpus may get some good here too! Thanks!
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May 07, 2019, 07:12:24 PM |
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Thanks!
But if secure boot enabled driver wouldn't be installed, right? Only disabling SB can help?
Without your driver straps can't be applied?
P.S. Why 14th version? There is no 13th...
Secure boot is not related to the driver. Miner will set "Test Mode" in Windows to use unsigned driver. I don't like "13" number so I skipped it  It is an improvement, but unfortunately I'm still experiencing issue with Chinese directory names.
Sorry, I did not have time for it, though I checked this issue and confirmed it. The reason is that the miner does not use unicode, it will take some time to convert all paths and filenames to unicode strings. Claymore, I know I may be asking a lot here, but just in case it's not too much additional effort... The Radeon Pro Duo is technically Polaris. It's got Samsung Mem (16GB on each GPU); two WX7100s/RX 580s.
Was hoping your straps would work without having to try bios flashing the master and slave gpu bioses, but the miner instaquits it I run as admin with -strap 1. If I don't run as admin, miner runs fine, but with no straps. Believe it's related to errors reading the boot configuration data.
Driver is latest Pro Driver, 19.Q1.2. Have used the AMDMemTweak CLI from Eliovp, and it works, but would like to try the straps you are using in your exe. Others messing with AMD workstation gpus may get some good here too! Thanks!
Check the log file for details. Or create "config.txt" file with options and right-click EthDcrMiner64.exe and select "run as admin", it must work. Or start "cmd.exe" as admin and start miner from it to see what happens, miner cannot close without any messages. Any hashing performance increase vs latest 12 on linux?
Nothing changed for Linux version so v12.0 is the latest for Linux. |
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