So you want to start folding? Great! The problem most users face when just getting started is what clients to install. This can be confusing thanks to the variety of options available: CPU/unicore client, SMP client, GPU2 client, GPU3 client, tray clients, console clients, and VMs. Thankfully, there is a much easier option. FAH GPU Tracker V2 is an interface for running multiple clients and a stats tracking system. In my opinion, using the Tracker is the easiest way to start folding. That said, on to the guide:
1. Download FAH GPU Tracker V2: 3.54 Stable 2. Extract the folder. You can put FAH GPU Tracker V2 in any folder, and move it anytime without problems.
3. Run FAH GPU Tracker V2.exe. Make sure you use "Run as Administrator" if you have UAC enabled.
4. The Tracker will prompt you to download clients, click yes to download the FAH clients from Stanford. If you clicked no by mistake, you can restart the Tracker or go to Config -> Download FAH Clients
You should see the Tracker downloading the clients. This may take some time depending on your internet connection.
5. Go to Setup -> Configure 
6. Client Setup Now you have to consider what you want to be folding on. If you want to fold on your CPU, and you have a CPU with at least 2 cores then you should use the multi-core SMP client. Otherwise you should use the single core CPU client.
The bigadv option (blue box) will only work on systems with 8 or more CPU threads. This option is only recommended for 24/7 folding rigs with a fast CPU. To change the number of cores that the SMP client will use, select "Use specified number of CPU cores" (yellow box) The advmethods option (green box) will enable the download of public beta WUs.
If you want to fold on your GPU(s) you can either click the Autodetect GPUs button (purple box, recommended for Nvidia users) or set up the clients manually. Nvidia 8-series and up, and ATI HD 2000 series and up all support GPU folding.
To set up the clients manually first Enable the GPU(s) you want to fold on. (red box)
The GPU3 Client setting (blue box) enables the GPU3 client for that GPU. The GPU3 client should only be used for Nvidia GTX 400 series cards. ATI 5000/6000 cards will require the ATI R700 force GPU (green box) with the GPU2 client in order to work. ATI 6000 cards may require the ATI R700 or ATI R800 force GPU when using the GPU3 client.
The force GPU section (green box) can be used later if you get a "GPU not supported" message when starting the client:
Which force GPU setting to use: None: Use this if the client detects your GPU correctly
Nvidia G80: Nvidia 8 series - 300 series
Nvidia Fermi: Nvidia 400/500 series (need GPU3 for this option)
ATI R600: ATI 2000 series - 3000 series
ATI R700: ATI 4000 series - 6000 series
ATI R800: ATI 5000 series - 6000 series (Need GPU3 for this option)
7. Name/team/passkey/EOCID The next step is to enter your name, team, passkey (optional, but highly recommended if running the SMP client), and EOCID (optional). The quick team select box (green box) will enter the team number of the selected team. If your team is not on the list, you can just enter the team number manually. If you do not have a passkey, you can get one by clicking on the word "Passkey" (red box). EOCID is your Extreme Overclocking Stats ID. This is optional, and the only thing it does is make the Stats -> View EOC Stats shortcut work. NOTE: To qualify for the EVGA Bucks promotion your folding name must match your EVGA login name.
8. Starting the clients Before you start any clients, make sure your name and team number appear in the bottom bar on the main Tracker window. If not, make sure you hit apply before closing the configuration window. You can now start the FAH clients, but remember to start GPUs one at a time the first time you start them. This makes is much easier to find the cause of problems like the "GPU not supported" message.
That's it! If all your enabled clients run correctly then there is nothing else you need to change in the Tracker.
Since the Tracker monitors PPD including SMP bonuses, installing a separate program like HFM.NET or FahMon isn't required if you just want to see PPD. HFM.NET and FahMon do have capabilities that the Tracker doesn't, such as monitoring clients on other machines and generating HTML output.
Also, if you have a problem with the Tracker itself please post in the main thread and not in this guide.
FAH GPU Tracker V2
post edited by jedi95 - 2012/09/16 02:03:23