2 6970's

[xxdeliverancexx]

wondering how to get the most out of my grfx cards. I have 2 6970's and only one of them is showing usage in the MSI monitor. I know both of them work. Is there a trick to USING both of them simultaneously to mine? Thx.

[KWH]

wondering how to get the most out of my grfx cards. I have 2 6970's and only one of them is showing usage in the MSI monitor. I know both of them work. Is there a trick to USING both of them simultaneously to mine? Thx.

More info is needed.

[SAC]

Is there a trick to USING both of them simultaneously to mine? Thx.

Yes windows requires a monitor plugged into both cards for them to work for mining.

[KWH]

Is there a trick to USING both of them simultaneously to mine? Thx.

Yes windows requires a monitor plugged into both cards for them to work for mining.

Or a dummy plug or Crossfire activated.

[SAC]

Is there a trick to USING both of them simultaneously to mine? Thx.

Yes windows requires a monitor plugged into both cards for them to work for mining.

Or a dummy plug or Crossfire activated.

Since you knew the answer why not tell him in first post..

[KWH]

Is there a trick to USING both of them simultaneously to mine? Thx.

Yes windows requires a monitor plugged into both cards for them to work for mining.

Or a dummy plug or Crossfire activated.

Since you knew the answer why not tell him in first post..

May not be the problem. Miner could be set up wrong, why I asked for more information. He may only have 1 set up. Since you posted as well, why didn't you include the information I did?

[SAC]

Is there a trick to USING both of them simultaneously to mine? Thx.

Yes windows requires a monitor plugged into both cards for them to work for mining.

Or a dummy plug or Crossfire activated.

Since you knew the answer why not tell him in first post..

May not be the problem. Miner could be set up wrong, why I asked for more information. He may only have 1 set up. Since you posted as well, why didn't you include the information I did?

Because I answer questions in my own way my not yours and I don't do post whoring. PLONK.

[xxdeliverancexx]

I do have them in crossfire and these are my settings. As you can see it doesnt show any usage on my other card. I am certain that both of them work. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/malachi01/Untitled_zps086bfce9.pngAnd i have created that second profile(gpu2) to try and separately activate my other card. I didnt get very far w that tho.

[KWH]

Is there a trick to USING both of them simultaneously to mine? Thx.

Yes windows requires a monitor plugged into both cards for them to work for mining.

Or a dummy plug or Crossfire activated.

Since you knew the answer why not tell him in first post..

May not be the problem. Miner could be set up wrong, why I asked for more information. He may only have 1 set up. Since you posted as well, why didn't you include the information I did?

Because I answer questions in my own way my not yours and I don't do post whoring. PLONK.

Did your mom have any kids that lived, NostradumbASS? Didn't think so.

"Don't do post whoring"  .......said the post whore. Let me help turn your ignore piss yellow, like your teeth.

[KWH]

I do have them in crossfire and these are my settings. As you can see it doesnt show any usage on my other card. I am certain that both of them work. And i have created that second profile(gpu2) to try and separately activate my other card. I didnt get very far w that tho.

Hit the drop down on your GPU, is Cayman0 and Cayman1 being used? I see you have Default and gpu2, are the both for the same pool? One should be 0 and the other 1.

[xxdeliverancexx]

yes, i have it set as suggested. But you can see the "EXT path" at the top. Not sure what that is supposed to say. But when I hit "start mining" nothing happens. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/malachi01/gui_zps0bc69cd5.png

[KWH]

yes, i have it set as suggested. But you can see the "EXT path" at the top. Not sure what that is supposed to say. But when I hit "start mining" nothing happens.

Going back up a few posts, you have a dummy plug on the second GPU? I don't recall seeing that box. How about remove both and start fresh? Make sure you choose File, New Miner, New OPenCL miner. Once it's running, save it and then duplicate, change the GPU. Once that one runs, don't forget to save.

[xxdeliverancexx]

yes, i have it set as suggested. But you can see the "EXT path" at the top. Not sure what that is supposed to say. But when I hit "start mining" nothing happens. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/malachi01/gui_zps2657c1d6.png

Going back up a few posts, you have a dummy plug on the second GPU? I don't recall seeing that box. How about remove both and start fresh? Make sure you choose File, New Miner, New OPenCL miner. Once it's running, save it and then duplicate, change the GPU. Once that one runs, don't forget to save.

you solved it for me. Between the time i posted this and now, i have plaugged in another monitor to the second card. Would that be the reason (that and a restart) that I can use both now? Plus....im still not showing any activity on the other card thru MSI. Edit: It is now roaring like the other.

[KWH]

yes, i have it set as suggested. But you can see the "EXT path" at the top. Not sure what that is supposed to say. But when I hit "start mining" nothing happens.

Going back up a few posts, you have a dummy plug on the second GPU? I don't recall seeing that box. How about remove both and start fresh? Make sure you choose File, New Miner, New OPenCL miner. Once it's running, save it and then duplicate, change the GPU. Once that one runs, don't forget to save.

you solved it for me. Between the time i posted this and now, i have plaugged in another monitor to the second card. Would that be the reason (that and a restart) that I can use both now? Plus....im still not showing any activity on the other card thru MSI. Hmmm....

I believe Vista and on, if the OS doesn't see a GPU being used, it turns them off to save power. We run into this alot in Boinc.
In your Summary tab, are you seeing Hash equal to 2-6970's?
You can also make dummy plugs yourself, cheap. Just use the adapter than came with the GPU (if you have it) and buy some resistors from RS.
Here is a how to: http://www.overclock.net/t/384733/the-30-second-dummy-plug

[xxdeliverancexx]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/malachi01/26790s_zps020247a3.pngSo, I let them run all night last night thinking I would have some progress when I woke up. Nothing was being mined and the cards were cooled down to room temp. What this be what you were speaking of? How to override this?

[KWH]

So, I let them run all night last night thinking I would have some progress when I woke up. Nothing was being mined and the cards were cooled down to room temp. What this be what you were speaking of? How to override this?

Turn off screen saver and hibernate/sleep mode. PC needs to be always on.

[xxdeliverancexx]

thanks for the advice! You all have been very helpful.

[KWH]

thanks for the advice! You all have been very helpful.

YW.