problem with jk2ded.exe on server with Xeon CPU

[JoergZ]

Hi @all !

I have the following problem: I can't get the dedicated server running. It stops before the "Game Initialization". On my test-server with the same software-configuration it runs. Only the hardware is different. For better understanding here the specs:

Test-Server:

Intel P4 1,7 GHz
Asus Mainboard
512MB RAM
Windows 2003 Standard R2

JK2 dedicated Version 1.02c

When starting the server, everything is o.k. as you can see here:

D:\jk2_1\GameData>jk2ded +set net_port 28070 +exec server.cfg
JK2MP: v1.02c win-x86 Apr 15 2002
Initialising zone memory .....
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
D:\jk2_1\GameData\base\assets1.pk3 (8011 files)
D:\jk2_1\GameData\base\assets0.pk3 (6674 files)
D:\jk2_1\GameData/base
----------------------
14685 files in pk3 files
execing mpdefault.cfg
couldn't exec jk2mpconfig.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
...detecting CPU, found
Intel Pentium IV
--- Common Initialization Complete ---
Winsock Initialized
Opening IP socket: localhost:28070
Hostname: rootsrv01
IP: 192.168.87.15
Working directory: D:\jk2_1\GameData
execing server.cfg
sv_maxclients will be changed upon restarting.
------ Server Initialization ------
Server: ffa_bespin
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
D:\jk2_1\GameData\base\assets1.pk3 (8011 files)
D:\jk2_1\GameData\base\assets0.pk3 (6674 files)
D:\jk2_1\GameData/base
----------------------
29370 files in pk3 files
Loading vm file vm/jk2mpgame.qvm.
VM file jk2mpgame compiled to 1926381 bytes of code
jk2mpgame loaded in 7117280 bytes on the hunk
------- Game Initialization -------
gamename: basejk
gamedate: Mar 04 2002
------------------------------------------------------------
InitGame: \version\JK2MP: v1.02c win-x86 Apr 15 2002\dmflags\0\fraglimit\50\time
limit\9999\g_maxHolocronCarry\3\g_privateDuel\1\g_ saberLocking\1\g_maxForceRank\
7\duel_fraglimit\10\g_forceBasedTeams\0\g_duelWeap onDisable\65531\g_needpass\0\g
_gametype\0\protocol\15\mapname\ffa_bespin\sv_priv ateClients\8\sv_hostname\Server
\sv_maxclients\12\sv_maxRate\25000\sv_minPing\0\s v_maxPing\0
\sv_floodProtect\1\sv_allowAnonymous\0\sv_allowDow nload\0\Email\x@x.
xx\URL\http://\Clan\No Clan\Location\German
y\g_forceRegenTime\0\capturelimit\7\g_weaponDisabl e\65531\g_forcePowerDisable\14
7448\gamename\basejk\g_maxGameClients\0\g_redteam\ Empire\g_blueteam\Rebellion
0 teams with 0 entities
21 items registered
-----------------------------------
------- BotLib Initialization -------
29 bots parsed
15 arenas parsed
-----------------------------------
broadcast: print "server: write jk2mpconfig.cfg"
Hitch warning: 953132542 msec frame time
Resolving 63.146.124.53:28060
63.146.124.53:28060 resolved to 63.146.124.53:28060
Sending heartbeat to 63.146.124.53:28060
Resolving 216.144.239.34:29060
216.144.239.34:29060 resolved to 216.144.239.34:28060
Sending heartbeat to 216.144.239.34:29060
execing banned.cfg
Didn't find 62.47.177.1.
Writing jk2mpconfig.cfg.
Hitch warning: 1270 msec frame time

Productive Server:

Intel Dual Xeon 3,2 GHz
Tyan S5350 Mainbaord
4 GB RAM
Windows 2003 Standard R2

JK2 dedicated Version 1.02c

When starting the server, it returns without any further error-message to the prompt as you can see here:

G:\jk2_1\GameData>jk2ded +set net_port 28070 +exec server.cfg
JK2MP: v1.02c win-x86 Apr 15 2002
Initialising zone memory .....
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
G:\jk2_1\GameData\base\assets1.pk3 (8011 files)
G:\jk2_1\GameData\base\assets0.pk3 (6674 files)
G:\jk2_1\GameData/base
----------------------
14685 files in pk3 files
execing mpdefault.cfg
couldn't exec jk2mpconfig.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
...detecting CPU, found
Intel Pentium IV
--- Common Initialization Complete ---
Winsock Initialized
Opening IP socket: localhost:28070
Hostname: eszsrv01
IP: 192.168.192.1
IP: 192.168.87.171
Working directory: G:\jk2_1\GameData
execing server.cfg
sv_maxclients will be changed upon restarting.
------ Server Initialization ------
Server: ffa_bespin
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
G:\jk2_1\GameData\base\assets1.pk3 (8011 files)
G:\jk2_1\GameData\base\assets0.pk3 (6674 files)
G:\jk2_1\GameData/base
----------------------
29370 files in pk3 files
Loading vm file vm/jk2mpgame.qvm.
VM file jk2mpgame compiled to 1926381 bytes of code
jk2mpgame loaded in 7117280 bytes on the hunk
G:\jk2_1\GameData>

Does anybody knows the problem or maybe had the same problems ? Any soloution tips ?

I already have tried the following things:

- Disabling Hyperthreading in the BIOS
- Trying alle compatibility modes
- Also tried the jk2mp.exe , but is not working too
- tried also the 1.03 version of jk2ded.exe

Now I have no idea anymore how I can get this running. It is quite important, because I want to get rid of my rented servers and start using the new ones.

Thanks for your help.

Best regards

Jörg

[aka_mustang]

Same problem here
jk2Ded.exe will run fine on an AMD X2 3800+
But put it on a Xeon 2.66GHz and the window disappears as soon as a map is attempted to be loaded

[aka_mustang]

Is there still no resolution to this after 3 years?

[Tr!Force]

Originally Posted by aka_mustang

Is there still no resolution to this after 3 years?

u solved this problem? i have the same problem

any solutions?

---

someone help us please

[acdcfanbill]

I seem to remember problems with it on Xeon servers. 1.04 may have solved the issue, I don't remember, it's been 8 years

[Tr!Force]

Originally Posted by acdcfanbill

I seem to remember problems with it on Xeon servers. 1.04 may have solved the issue, I don't remember, it's been 8 years

im trying with 1.04 version, but is the same problem with all versions, we need a solution :/

[acdcfanbill]

the solution, I guess, is probably just to run servers on non-Xeon machines.

[Kurgan]

Did you try LucasArts/Yoda's help desk? That should be a known issue if it's true. Assuming there's no fix at a Xeon related site of course. You might try contacting them.

Or did you find a solution?