Still getting 100%CPU usage with 1.45

[trevorst]

Although I have not lost another Wiz file yet After several hours I start running 100%CPU usage with no other applications running. When I first start Sage it runs between 25- 35 % usage. The only way I notice it is that menu interactions slow down, picture stays good. The only way to clear it is reboot, restarting Sage does not help.

[Mark Lamutt]

Where's the log file trevorst? It's the sagetv_o.txt file in your SageTV directory.

[trevorst]

Would not allow me to attach file. Say's size is to big have forwarded in email message.

[jmeeks]

Can you zip the file to a smaller size that will work?

[Mark Lamutt]

As long as it got sent to Jeff, that's all that matters. Thanks trevorst.

[Narflex]

Are you using multiple tuners? You can also email the log file to support@freytechnologies.com

[rrussell]

Just installed 1.4.5 - 1st time I tried to watch a channel. it pegged out at 95%+

I'm running on an EPIA M9000 with a PVR250.

Log file (should be) attached...

[trevorst]

I have a Creative card still in the system but do not have it activated. All I am using is the PVR250.
Also had another episode of 100% cpu usage tonight.

[Narflex]

rrussell,
You're getting 95% usage because you probably don't have MPEG2 hardware acceleration enabled. Check out my thread "easy performance increase for hauppauge users" and give that a try.

trevorst,
1.4.7 (out Monday) resolves all known instances for the 100% CPU bug (and a known instance means someone sent me a log file, or I acknowledged that I read their log file posted on the forums). If you send me a log file, I can verify that the bug you're encountering is fixed for 1.4.7.

[trevorst]

So where do I find the registery keys to change..

"Just change these registry settings to 1 while SageTV is asleep or you're not watching video in SageRecorder, or they both are shutdown:
HKLM\Software\Intervideo\Custom\Hauppauge\VideoDec
\Dxva
HKLM\Software\Intervideo\Custom\Hauppauge\VideoDec
\Hwmc "

I have used regedit to search the registery and can not fint these entries. ????

[Narflex]

Have you installed the MPEG2 software decoders from Hauppauge? You can download them from their website. Those keys should be there if you've installed them.

[trevorst]

Just loaded the latest video encoders still do not find the line in the registery you refer to. Please be more descriptive in your instructions.

[gplasky]

In the latest driver from Hauppague the key is called: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IviSDK4Hauppauge
Under that key you will find:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IviSDK4Hauppauge\Common\VideoDec
Now change the settings referenced above. Hope this helps.

Gerry

[trevorst]

Thanks found the keys and changed them. CPU usage when things are running normal dropped from 30 - 35 % to 10 -15 %. Like you said 1 50% reduction, now let's hope it fixes the occasional 100% CPU problems.

[rrussell]

Originally posted by Narflex
rrussell,
You're getting 95% usage because you probably don't have MPEG2 hardware acceleration enabled. Check out my thread "easy performance increase for hauppauge users" and give that a try.

Hiya -

Nope, I'd already done that tweak - unless some install or another spontaneously undid it.

But, the point is moot since I have to reinstall the OS.

I'll try 1.4.7 and see how it goes though (I am a glutton for punishment ;-)