How can I tell if CUDA/MPE is working? at DVinfo.net

Ben Freedman · July 1st, 2011, 10:51 AM

Howdy...

I just installed a Quadro 4000 on my MacPro. I'm wondering if there is any way I can quickly and easily tell if it's installed correctly and that Premiere is recognizing it and using it for the MPE acceleration? Is there some 'stat' somewhere I can quickly look at?

Thanks

Best,

Ben

Kevin Monahan · July 1st, 2011, 11:25 AM

Choose Project > Project Settings > General Tab. You should see a drop down menu with Software and Hardware choices for the Mercury Playback Engine.

Ben Freedman · July 1st, 2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks. I was looking in Preferences, and obviously not finding it.

So, I assume if the GPU option is there, it means I'm good to go...right?

Best,

Ben

Kevin Monahan · July 1st, 2011, 11:54 AM

Right Ben, good to go!

Pete Bauer · July 1st, 2011, 12:02 PM

You can confirm for yourself on the timeline that it is helping you, too. Put one (or better yet, stack several) of the accelerated effects or transitions in a clip on a sequence. The thin bar near the top of the sequence window should be yellow if CUDA is on despite adding the effects, and will probably be red above the location of the clip if CUDA isn't on. And the difference in playback performance will be obvious if you've challenged your system with the effects.

Derrick Williams · July 13th, 2011, 03:07 PM

If you use Windows just download the GPU Monitor gadget. When running GPU apps it will show the load. I use it all the time.

July 1st, 2011, 10:51 AM	#1
Ben Freedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	How can I tell if CUDA/MPE is working? Howdy... I just installed a Quadro 4000 on my MacPro. I'm wondering if there is any way I can quickly and easily tell if it's installed correctly and that Premiere is recognizing it and using it for the MPE acceleration? Is there some 'stat' somewhere I can quickly look at? Thanks Best, Ben

July 1st, 2011, 11:25 AM	#2
Kevin Monahan Adobe Systems Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 191	Re: How can I tell if CUDA/MPE is working? Choose Project > Project Settings > General Tab. You should see a drop down menu with Software and Hardware choices for the Mercury Playback Engine. __________________ Kevin Monahan - Support Product Manager—DVA After Effects - Premiere Pro - Media Encoder - Prelude - SpeedGrade - Encore

July 1st, 2011, 11:51 AM	#3
Ben Freedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Re: How can I tell if CUDA/MPE is working? Thanks. I was looking in Preferences, and obviously not finding it. So, I assume if the GPU option is there, it means I'm good to go...right? Best, Ben

July 1st, 2011, 11:54 AM	#4
Kevin Monahan Adobe Systems Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 191	Re: How can I tell if CUDA/MPE is working? Right Ben, good to go! __________________ Kevin Monahan - Support Product Manager—DVA After Effects - Premiere Pro - Media Encoder - Prelude - SpeedGrade - Encore

July 1st, 2011, 12:02 PM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Re: How can I tell if CUDA/MPE is working? You can confirm for yourself on the timeline that it is helping you, too. Put one (or better yet, stack several) of the accelerated effects or transitions in a clip on a sequence. The thin bar near the top of the sequence window should be yellow if CUDA is on despite adding the effects, and will probably be red above the location of the clip if CUDA isn't on. And the difference in playback performance will be obvious if you've challenged your system with the effects. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

July 13th, 2011, 03:07 PM	#6
Derrick Williams New Boot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: norfolk, VA Posts: 14	Re: How can I tell if CUDA/MPE is working? If you use Windows just download the GPU Monitor gadget. When running GPU apps it will show the load. I use it all the time.