I've searched the forums and the most recent thread I found was close to a year old so I'm posting this in hopes that a solution has been found since then.
I am trying to set up a very basic stream to learn how everything works before I make a more serious attempt at regularly streaming. The hardware I have right now is unlikely to be what I will use moving forward, however I would like to know more about how streaming works before I buy a new setup. I have an HP Pavilion dv7 laptop with two graphics cards, in Device Manager they are listed as:
AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series
and
Intel(R) HD Graphics
From searching the forums I have found that I need to open the AMD Catalyst Control Center and manually change the OBS software to run on the High Performance setting. I have done this a few times, including removing the program, reinstalling, and trying again. I still run into the problem of a black screen when I select the "Monitor Capture" option in Sources. Also, when I open the Video tab in Settings, I still only see the Intel(R) HD Graphics card in the drop down menu.
I have included the log file below due to some problems attaching the file to this thread. It seems to say the Intel(R) HD Graphics Card is still the one in use. I don't understand why at this point. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
10:03:04: CLR host plugin strings not found, dynamically loading 4 strings
10:03:04: CLRHost::Initialize() attempting to load and start the .NET runtime (null)
10:03:04: CLRHost::Initialize() Found version v2.0.50727 .NET runtime
10:03:04: CLRHost::Initialize() Found version v4.0.30319 .NET runtime
10:03:04: CLRHost::Initialize() attempting to use v4.0.30319 .NET runtime
10:03:04: CLRHost::LoadInteropLibrary() load the assembly plugins\CLRHostPlugin\CLRHost.Interop.dll
10:03:05: CLRHost::LoadPlugins() attempting to load the plugin assembly CLRBrowserSourcePlugin
10:03:06: CLRHost:: Could not find/load browser settings at location C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\OBS\pluginData\browser.json
10:03:06: CLRHost:: Exception: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not find file 'C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\OBS\pluginData\browser.json'.
10:03:06: File name: 'C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\OBS\pluginData\browser.json'
10:03:06: at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
10:03:06: at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy, Boolean useLongPath, Boolean checkHost)
10:03:06: at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share)
10:03:06: at CLRBrowserSourcePlugin.Shared.BrowserSettings.Reload()
10:03:06: CLRHost::LoadPlugins() successfully added CLR plugin [Type: CLRBrowserSourcePlugin.CLRBrowserSourcePlugin, Name: CLR Browser Source Plugin]
10:03:14: Open Broadcaster Software v0.657b - 32bit (´・ω・｀)
10:03:14: -------------------------------
10:03:14: CPU Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 430 @ 2.27GHz
10:03:14: CPU Speed: 2261MHz
10:03:14: Physical Memory: 4095MB Total, 4095MB Free
10:03:14: stepping id: 2, model 37, family 6, type 0, extmodel 1, extfamily 0, HTT 1, logical cores 4, total cores 2
10:03:14: monitor 1: pos={0, 0}, size={1600, 900}
10:03:14: Windows Version: 10.0 Build 10586 (revision 0)
10:03:14: Aero is Enabled
10:03:14: -------------------------------
10:03:14: OBS Modules:
10:03:14: Base Address Module
10:03:14: 013E0000 OBS.exe
10:03:14: 694D0000 OBSApi.dll
10:03:14: 69200000 CLRHostPlugin.dll
10:03:14: 63580000 DShowPlugin.dll
10:03:14: 63550000 GraphicsCapture.dll
10:03:14: 63520000 NoiseGate.dll
10:03:14: 63500000 PSVPlugin.dll
10:03:14: 634E0000 scenesw.dll
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Adapter 1
10:03:14: Video Adapter: Intel(R) HD Graphics
10:03:14: Video Adapter Dedicated Video Memory: 592257024
10:03:14: Video Adapter Shared System Memory: 3115243520
10:03:14: Video Adapter Output 1: pos={0, 0}, size={1600, 900}, attached=true
10:03:14: =====Stream Start: 2016-04-04, 10:03:14===============================================
10:03:14: Multithreaded optimizations: On
10:03:14: Base resolution: 1600x900
10:03:14: Output resolution: 1600x900
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Loading up D3D10 on Intel(R) HD Graphics (Adapter 1)...
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Audio Format: 48000 Hz
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Audio Channels: 2 Ch
10:03:14: Playback device Default
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Using desktop audio input: Speakers and Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)
10:03:14: Global Audio time adjust: 0
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Using auxilary audio input: External Mic (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)
10:03:14: Mic time offset: 0
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Audio Encoding: AAC
10:03:14: bitrate: 128
10:03:14: Using Monitor Capture
10:03:14: Scene buffering time set to 700
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Video Encoding: x264
10:03:14: fps: 30
10:03:14: width: 1600, height: 900
10:03:14: preset: veryfast
10:03:14: profile: high
10:03:14: keyint: 250
10:03:14: CBR: yes
10:03:14: CFR: yes
10:03:14: max bitrate: 1000
10:03:14: buffer size: 1000
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:18: FlushBufferedVideo: Flushing 2 packets over 34 ms
10:03:18: Total frames encoded: 90, total frames duplicated: 0 (0.00%)
10:03:18: Total frames rendered: 113, number of late frames: 0 (0.00%) (it's okay for some frames to be late)
10:03:18:
10:03:18: Profiler time results:
10:03:18:
10:03:18: ==============================================================
10:03:18: video thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 2.562 ms] [children: 40.6%] [unaccounted: 59.4%]
10:03:18: | scene->Preprocess - [26.2%] [avg time: 0.67 ms]
10:03:18: | GPU download and conversion - [14.4%] [avg time: 0.369 ms] [children: 13.5%] [unaccounted: 0.859%]
10:03:18: | | flush - [12.7%] [avg time: 0.325 ms]
10:03:18: | | CopyResource - [0.742%] [avg time: 0.019 ms]
10:03:18: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [0.117%] [avg time: 0.003 ms]
10:03:18: Convert444Thread - [100%] [avg time: 1.909 ms] [children: 99.1%] [unaccounted: 0.891%]
10:03:18: | Convert444toNV12 - [99.1%] [avg time: 1.892 ms]
10:03:18: encoder thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 2.58 ms] [children: 0.349%] [unaccounted: 99.7%]
10:03:18: | sending stuff out - [0.349%] [avg time: 0.009 ms]
10:03:18: ==============================================================
10:03:18:
10:03:18:
10:03:18: Profiler CPU results:
10:03:18:
10:03:18: ==============================================================
10:03:18: video thread frame - [cpu time: avg 1.244 ms, total 140.625 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | scene->Preprocess - [cpu time: avg 0.276 ms, total 31.25 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | GPU download and conversion - [cpu time: avg 0.414 ms, total 46.875 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | | flush - [cpu time: avg 0.276 ms, total 31.25 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | | CopyResource - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: Convert444Thread - [cpu time: avg 2.106 ms, total 187.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | Convert444toNV12 - [cpu time: avg 2.106 ms, total 187.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: encoder thread frame - [cpu time: avg 1.953 ms, total 171.875 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | sending stuff out - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: ==============================================================
10:03:18:
10:03:18: =====Stream End: 2016-04-04, 10:03:18=================================================
10:03:19: CLR host plugin instance deleted; removing dynamically loaded localization strings
10:03:19: Terminating 0x1274
I am trying to set up a very basic stream to learn how everything works before I make a more serious attempt at regularly streaming. The hardware I have right now is unlikely to be what I will use moving forward, however I would like to know more about how streaming works before I buy a new setup. I have an HP Pavilion dv7 laptop with two graphics cards, in Device Manager they are listed as:
AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series
and
Intel(R) HD Graphics
From searching the forums I have found that I need to open the AMD Catalyst Control Center and manually change the OBS software to run on the High Performance setting. I have done this a few times, including removing the program, reinstalling, and trying again. I still run into the problem of a black screen when I select the "Monitor Capture" option in Sources. Also, when I open the Video tab in Settings, I still only see the Intel(R) HD Graphics card in the drop down menu.
I have included the log file below due to some problems attaching the file to this thread. It seems to say the Intel(R) HD Graphics Card is still the one in use. I don't understand why at this point. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
10:03:04: CLR host plugin strings not found, dynamically loading 4 strings
10:03:04: CLRHost::Initialize() attempting to load and start the .NET runtime (null)
10:03:04: CLRHost::Initialize() Found version v2.0.50727 .NET runtime
10:03:04: CLRHost::Initialize() Found version v4.0.30319 .NET runtime
10:03:04: CLRHost::Initialize() attempting to use v4.0.30319 .NET runtime
10:03:04: CLRHost::LoadInteropLibrary() load the assembly plugins\CLRHostPlugin\CLRHost.Interop.dll
10:03:05: CLRHost::LoadPlugins() attempting to load the plugin assembly CLRBrowserSourcePlugin
10:03:06: CLRHost:: Could not find/load browser settings at location C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\OBS\pluginData\browser.json
10:03:06: CLRHost:: Exception: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not find file 'C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\OBS\pluginData\browser.json'.
10:03:06: File name: 'C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\OBS\pluginData\browser.json'
10:03:06: at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
10:03:06: at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy, Boolean useLongPath, Boolean checkHost)
10:03:06: at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share)
10:03:06: at CLRBrowserSourcePlugin.Shared.BrowserSettings.Reload()
10:03:06: CLRHost::LoadPlugins() successfully added CLR plugin [Type: CLRBrowserSourcePlugin.CLRBrowserSourcePlugin, Name: CLR Browser Source Plugin]
10:03:14: Open Broadcaster Software v0.657b - 32bit (´・ω・｀)
10:03:14: -------------------------------
10:03:14: CPU Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 430 @ 2.27GHz
10:03:14: CPU Speed: 2261MHz
10:03:14: Physical Memory: 4095MB Total, 4095MB Free
10:03:14: stepping id: 2, model 37, family 6, type 0, extmodel 1, extfamily 0, HTT 1, logical cores 4, total cores 2
10:03:14: monitor 1: pos={0, 0}, size={1600, 900}
10:03:14: Windows Version: 10.0 Build 10586 (revision 0)
10:03:14: Aero is Enabled
10:03:14: -------------------------------
10:03:14: OBS Modules:
10:03:14: Base Address Module
10:03:14: 013E0000 OBS.exe
10:03:14: 694D0000 OBSApi.dll
10:03:14: 69200000 CLRHostPlugin.dll
10:03:14: 63580000 DShowPlugin.dll
10:03:14: 63550000 GraphicsCapture.dll
10:03:14: 63520000 NoiseGate.dll
10:03:14: 63500000 PSVPlugin.dll
10:03:14: 634E0000 scenesw.dll
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Adapter 1
10:03:14: Video Adapter: Intel(R) HD Graphics
10:03:14: Video Adapter Dedicated Video Memory: 592257024
10:03:14: Video Adapter Shared System Memory: 3115243520
10:03:14: Video Adapter Output 1: pos={0, 0}, size={1600, 900}, attached=true
10:03:14: =====Stream Start: 2016-04-04, 10:03:14===============================================
10:03:14: Multithreaded optimizations: On
10:03:14: Base resolution: 1600x900
10:03:14: Output resolution: 1600x900
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Loading up D3D10 on Intel(R) HD Graphics (Adapter 1)...
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Audio Format: 48000 Hz
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Audio Channels: 2 Ch
10:03:14: Playback device Default
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Using desktop audio input: Speakers and Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)
10:03:14: Global Audio time adjust: 0
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Using auxilary audio input: External Mic (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)
10:03:14: Mic time offset: 0
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Audio Encoding: AAC
10:03:14: bitrate: 128
10:03:14: Using Monitor Capture
10:03:14: Scene buffering time set to 700
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:14: Video Encoding: x264
10:03:14: fps: 30
10:03:14: width: 1600, height: 900
10:03:14: preset: veryfast
10:03:14: profile: high
10:03:14: keyint: 250
10:03:14: CBR: yes
10:03:14: CFR: yes
10:03:14: max bitrate: 1000
10:03:14: buffer size: 1000
10:03:14: ------------------------------------------
10:03:18: FlushBufferedVideo: Flushing 2 packets over 34 ms
10:03:18: Total frames encoded: 90, total frames duplicated: 0 (0.00%)
10:03:18: Total frames rendered: 113, number of late frames: 0 (0.00%) (it's okay for some frames to be late)
10:03:18:
10:03:18: Profiler time results:
10:03:18:
10:03:18: ==============================================================
10:03:18: video thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 2.562 ms] [children: 40.6%] [unaccounted: 59.4%]
10:03:18: | scene->Preprocess - [26.2%] [avg time: 0.67 ms]
10:03:18: | GPU download and conversion - [14.4%] [avg time: 0.369 ms] [children: 13.5%] [unaccounted: 0.859%]
10:03:18: | | flush - [12.7%] [avg time: 0.325 ms]
10:03:18: | | CopyResource - [0.742%] [avg time: 0.019 ms]
10:03:18: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [0.117%] [avg time: 0.003 ms]
10:03:18: Convert444Thread - [100%] [avg time: 1.909 ms] [children: 99.1%] [unaccounted: 0.891%]
10:03:18: | Convert444toNV12 - [99.1%] [avg time: 1.892 ms]
10:03:18: encoder thread frame - [100%] [avg time: 2.58 ms] [children: 0.349%] [unaccounted: 99.7%]
10:03:18: | sending stuff out - [0.349%] [avg time: 0.009 ms]
10:03:18: ==============================================================
10:03:18:
10:03:18:
10:03:18: Profiler CPU results:
10:03:18:
10:03:18: ==============================================================
10:03:18: video thread frame - [cpu time: avg 1.244 ms, total 140.625 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | scene->Preprocess - [cpu time: avg 0.276 ms, total 31.25 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | GPU download and conversion - [cpu time: avg 0.414 ms, total 46.875 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | | flush - [cpu time: avg 0.276 ms, total 31.25 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | | CopyResource - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | | conversion to 4:2:0 - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: Convert444Thread - [cpu time: avg 2.106 ms, total 187.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | Convert444toNV12 - [cpu time: avg 2.106 ms, total 187.5 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: encoder thread frame - [cpu time: avg 1.953 ms, total 171.875 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: | sending stuff out - [cpu time: avg 0 ms, total 0 ms] [avg calls per frame: 1]
10:03:18: ==============================================================
10:03:18:
10:03:18: =====Stream End: 2016-04-04, 10:03:18=================================================
10:03:19: CLR host plugin instance deleted; removing dynamically loaded localization strings
10:03:19: Terminating 0x1274
