GPU Usage

[Boundzero]

So I gave the it a lengthy prompt to see if I can tell if its using my CPU or GPU. Now how do I tell if its using the GPU? When I look at my CPU usage while its writing the response I am seeing my CPU usage go to between 51 and 54%..

[ai-joe-git]

To determine if Belullama is using your GPU instead of your CPU, you can follow these steps:

1. Monitor GPU usage:

   • For NVIDIA GPUs, use the nvidia-smi command in a terminal:

     watch -n 1 nvidia-smi
     

   • This will show GPU usage, memory consumption, and processes using the GPU.
   • Look for Ollama or related processes in the list.

2. Check Ollama logs:

   • Ollama might output information about GPU usage in its logs.
   • Check the logs with:

     sudo journalctl -u ollama -f
     

3. Verify Ollama's GPU detection:

   • Run:

     ollama run gpu-check
     

   • This should indicate if Ollama detects and can use the GPU.

4. Monitor system resources:

   • Use tools like htop or top to monitor CPU usage.
   • If CPU usage is high while Ollama is running, it might be using the CPU instead of GPU.

5. Check Ollama version:

   • Ensure you're using a GPU-compatible version of Ollama.
   • Run:

     ollama --version
     

6. Verify CUDA installation:

   • For NVIDIA GPUs, ensure CUDA is properly installed:

     nvidia-smi
     nvcc --version
     

If you're seeing high CPU usage (51-54%) during responses, it's possible that Ollama is still using the CPU. This could be due to:

1. Incorrect GPU setup in Ollama
2. Model not optimized for GPU use
3. GPU drivers or CUDA not properly installed or recognized

To address this:

1. Double-check the Belullama GPU installation process
2. Ensure your GPU drivers and CUDA are up-to-date
3. Try running a known GPU-compatible model explicitly

If issues persist, you might need to review the Belullama GPU installation script or check for any error messages during the setup process.

[Boundzero]

So I tried your commands none work, in case it doesnt even pick up that ollama is installed even though I can run it. the -smi commands all return not found. I can try reinstalling it but can you perhaps put up a better install guide for Nvidia beta test from scratch as had your original docker installed then installed the nvidia one..