Topic: Claymore's Dual Ethereum AMD+NVIDIA GPU Miner v15.0 (Windows/Linux) - page 303. (Read 6590718 times)

I'm having a problem with a crash or lockup when starting.  I've tried 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5.  All exhibit the same issue.

Claymore runs great when I don't set any GPU parameters in the config file.  However, as soon as I add any clock or voltage adjustments to the GPUs, one of 3 things happens when I start the software:
1. BSOD with Thread Stuck in Device Driver error
2. System just locks up (no mouse movement or num lock), requiring a hard power cycle
3. It starts properly but eventually exhibits failure 1 or 2 after an hour or two.

When I say the problem happens with any GPU parameters, I've tested this by using all stock settings (the same that the GPUs default to when I don't set anything in the config), but I still have the problem.  So, the problem is not settings outside of a stable operating range.

The crashes usually occur after "POOL/SOLO Version", but not all the time.

I checked the logs but nothing stands out.  The logs look normal then just stop when the crash happens. 

I'm running a rig with 3xRX570 and 3xRX580 using the blockchain driver on Win10.

I've tried running -oldkernels 1, but that actually made it worse.  I couldn't start mining at all.  I always get OpenCL errors, even with no clock or voltage adjustments.

I tried -gser1 and -gser 2, but neither of those helped.

Is there something else I should be looking at?
 - Dave

There is no Group Policy Editor in the Home version of Windows 10, so I don't think you can disable Windows Update driver updates.

-1. It is good as it is. If you want subfolder or unique filenames, use a script. The man has put enough options to control the log file already.

The pixel patcher bypasses the driver Bios signature check. With a modded Bios the signature is invalid and causes Windows not to be able to load the driver for the card (code 43). AFAIK a RX 580 with a modded Bios has never needed the pixel patcher to bypass the Bios signature check. If OverDriveNtool wasn't working it may be because the drivers changed something in the API, which has nothing to do with the pixel patcher.

The same thing happened when AMD switched from the Crimson Relive to the Adrenaline drivers, which caused the Claymore overclocking parameters to stop working until he updated the miner in v10.3 so they were compatible with the Adrenaline drivers.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.27476189

Thanks.  So it's possible some of the issues are more related to dual mining?  I haven't tested single mining.

BTW new optional drivers came out yesterday (18.3.3) and they did seem to need pixel clock patcher even with RX580s.  OverdrivenTool wouldn't work without the patch. Or maybe user error? That's always possible.

No. These are the only parameters I use for the Claymorte config.

Are you running oldkernels? single mining?

Hi people,

Can anyobody help me i am going mad.

I have 5 rig with 6 x RX 580 Special Edition. On all five rigs i have a fresh install of Windows 10 Home 1709. Fisrt my problem started when i could make MSI AB work with all 6 cards (it only recognize 3 cards) so i had to switch to Trixx.

I installed Claymore Dual Miner V 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5 and on all machines same problem. I watch them for few hours and everything is working just fine.No memory errors no nothing everything is perfect. Then suddenly overnight or in the morning some of them shutdown randomly(Blue screen). First i thought it was because of overclocking then when i realize it isnt (beacuse i set them to default), i switched to 11.2 because i read here it is the last stable version.

Now i have new problem. Trixx sudennly bugs out randomly on different rigs at a different time, stop working and all my cards stops working too.

I am desperate in need of help. I tried everything dont know what is the problem.

What i did before this:

Install Windows 10 64 bit Home V1709
Install new latest AMD drivers (compute mode)
tried MSI Ab but cant read 6 cards
uninstall all programs i dont need via CC cleaner and Miningtweaks. bat like Cortana, People, Xbox etc.
Set virtaul memory, power plan all other stuff that i was doing on the previous version of Windows 10. The reason i cant go back to old version of Windows is because it keeps updating.

So my question is what should i do to stop shutdowns?
How can i use MSI with new AMD drivers and Windows 1709?
What Claymore should i use?
Why is Trixx suddenly stop to work?

Hope someone gives me a solution.

Thanks

What you mean by "Disabled all power states in the video card BIOS except the top"? Can you share some picture?

So my question is what should i do to stop shutdowns?

How can i use MSI with new AMD drivers and Windows 1709?

What Claymore should i use?

Why is Trixx suddenly stop to work?

Hope someone gives me a solution.

Thanks

Windows Update could have modified the drivers. Do a DDU in safe mode, reinstall the latest Adrenaline drivers. If you have RX 470/480/570's with a modded Bios, run the pixel patcher to bypass the driver signature check. You also need to toggle to Compute mode from Graphics mode in AMD settings.

https://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-AMD-ATI-Pixel-Clock-Patcher

https://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/DH-024.aspx

To keep Windows Update from modifying your drivers, disable drivers updates in the Group Policy Editor.

Windows key+R ==> Type gpedit and hit Enter ==> Navigate to: Computer Configuration ==> Administrative Templates ==> Windows Components ==> Windows Update and set 'Do not include drivers with Windows Update' to enabled.