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BOINC: Run several tasks in each time, ubuntu/debian

I've setted a BOINC on my Ubuntu 12.04 Server, but it runs only 1 task at the same time. How to set limit of tasks, running in each time?

Thanks

Solution

  • As stated by zero323, each tasks runs in one CPU. The default available CPU number is 1, so you will have to change this in BOINC preferences.

    Go to BOINC manager > Tools > Computing preferences > Processor usage

    Find On multiprocessor systems, use at most and replace the value to your desirable percentage of processors (If you want them all, use 100%. If you have a quad-core machine, you will have 4 tasks running at a time)

    I also recommend you to take a look at Use at most option, since each CPU will have this percentage of usage. Keep an eye on your CPUs core temperature using the command sensors