ANTMINER S4 Discussion and Support Thread - page 137.

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Quote from: MyRig on October 04, 2014, 09:21:19 PM

Updated Firmware (Bug Fixed Version) is in the process of being tested and soon to be uploaded at http://www.bitmaintech.com

Meanwhile....

If you need to update or flush the S4 firmware, and received this error message

Code:

System Upgrade Failed
cp: omitting directory 'SD'

Please turn off the S4.

Please open the top cover and remove the microSD card inserted into the Beagle Bone Black unit

Power it back on and log into the web control panel then try to flush with the new firmware.

I don't get it? I assuming by flush you mean flash. You're saying to remove the sd card and power the S4 without it in? How would we log back into it and flash it without the sd card?

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Quote from: MyRig on October 04, 2014, 09:21:19 PM

Updated info regarding firmware.

Thank You!
I am pleasantly surprised.
Appreciate the information!! Makes waiting easier.

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Updated Firmware (Bug Fixed Version) is in the process of being tested and soon to be uploaded at http://www.bitmaintech.com

Meanwhile....

If you need to update or flush the S4 firmware, and received this error message

Code:

System Upgrade Failed
cp: omitting directory 'SD'

Please turn off the S4.

Please open the top cover and remove the microSD card inserted into the Beagle Bone Black unit

Power it back on and log into the web control panel then try to flush with the new firmware.

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Quote from: Yun789 on October 04, 2014, 08:48:07 PM

Quote from: Prelude on October 04, 2014, 08:42:20 PM

Quote from: Yun789 on October 04, 2014, 08:33:35 PM

I've managed to install the update by taking out the sd card from the antminer s4 and replacing the 'initramfs.bin.SD' with the new firmware's version of 'initramfs.bin.SD'.

It still has the same issue of not mining what it says its mining.. :l

I wonder if that updates everything that needs to be updated. Might try later if I go back out to my garage.

This method of updating the firmware was recommended by bitmain when i had an issue with the s2

and I take back what i said about it not making a difference, I'm mining on eligius and ive left it on for about 10 mins, its starting to see a difference of about 1600 gh/s now, whereas the antminer is saying its on around 1950gh/s / 2th/s

Cool, thanks for posting the info. I'm going to go swap the file and report back.

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All I know, is that my miners are working the best they ever have..... because of a random forum member, and my own diligence. NOT because of Bitmain.

I also know, that of the 48hours that I have had my units, I am now up to over 10 hours of downtime and lost profits.

I don't have the time or patience to fiddle with removing an SD card, and then inadvertently bricking the damn thing.... just because Bitmain can't pay somebody holiday pay to fix their shortcomings.
This should be a simple download, and straight forward update process. As expected.
I will wait until October 9th when they claim they will be back.
Last thing I need is more problems.

Not sure if I mentioned yet that I am disappointed. But I am.

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Quote from: Prelude on October 04, 2014, 08:42:20 PM

Quote from: Yun789 on October 04, 2014, 08:33:35 PM

I've managed to install the update by taking out the sd card from the antminer s4 and replacing the 'initramfs.bin.SD' with the new firmware's version of 'initramfs.bin.SD'.

It still has the same issue of not mining what it says its mining.. :l

I wonder if that updates everything that needs to be updated. Might try later if I go back out to my garage.

This method of updating the firmware was recommended by bitmain when i had an issue with the s2
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/Yun_Artist/sdcard_zps2988996b.png

and I take back what i said about it not making a difference, I'm mining on eligius and ive left it on for about 10 mins, its starting to see a difference of about 1600 gh/s now, whereas the antminer is saying its on around 1950gh/s / 2th/s

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Quote from: Yun789 on October 04, 2014, 08:33:35 PM

I've managed to install the update by taking out the sd card from the antminer s4 and replacing the 'initramfs.bin.SD' with the new firmware's version of 'initramfs.bin.SD'.

It still has the same issue of not mining what it says its mining.. :l

I wonder if that updates everything that needs to be updated. Might try later if I go back out to my garage.

Edit: Your load average is much lower than mine, I'm guessing it hadn't started hashing since it's showing an uptime of 0 minutes.

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I've managed to install the update by taking out the sd card from the antminer s4 and replacing the 'initramfs.bin.SD' with the new firmware's version of 'initramfs.bin.SD'.

It still has the same issue of not mining what it says its mining.. :l

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/Yun_Artist/cgminer_zpsc7403916.png

Prelude

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Same here. Cost me 20 minutes of downtime as I pulled the SD out of the S4 to make a backup image of the original firmware in case of problems with the new firmware.

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Quote from: Prelude on October 04, 2014, 08:13:27 PM

Quote from: Tupsu on October 04, 2014, 08:06:49 PM

Quote from: Prelude on October 04, 2014, 07:49:57 PM

Firmware won't flash, any specific instructions?

Unzip and rename to initramfs.bin.SD-20141003.tar

That didn't work either.

Inside the downloaded file is SD.tar which I extracted and renamed from SD.tar to initramfs.bin.SD-20141003.tar. Got the following error: "tar: invalid magic tar: short read cp: can't stat '*': No such file or directory "

I've tried renaming files.
I've tried renaming the package.
I've tried creating my own TAR files.
I've tried manipulating that initramfs.bin.SD file in every way imaginable.

Nothing I have tried is getting that useless package to flash.

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Quote from: StormTheFront on October 04, 2014, 08:12:34 PM

Quote from: Prelude on October 04, 2014, 07:49:57 PM

Firmware won't flash, any specific instructions?

Yes. What I said.
Set your difficulty manually to 2048 on whatever pool you are mining at.
This will avoid a portion of the ill effects of the current firmware.

Aside from that, wait for Bitmain to get their sh*t together and support their products properly.
This is very disappointing.
The S4 should not have been shipped with this firmware.
Providing a firmware package days after release which will not properly flash only adds insult to injury.

I can't imagine how much BTC is currently being lost by inefficient and improperly configured miners, helping to further kill any chances of ROI for many many people.
Nevermind the security risks involved with running the outdated 3.12.0 version of CGminer forever.

Yep, been running at 2048 since I got it. Only way to get good results out of it, can't trust vardiff which works 1 out of 5 times. I'd like to get this firmware flashed, though.

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Quote from: Tupsu on October 04, 2014, 08:06:49 PM

Quote from: Prelude on October 04, 2014, 07:49:57 PM

Firmware won't flash, any specific instructions?

Unzip and rename to initramfs.bin.SD-20141003.tar

That didn't work either.

Inside the downloaded file is SD.tar which I extracted and renamed from SD.tar to initramfs.bin.SD-20141003.tar. Got the following error: "tar: invalid magic tar: short read cp: can't stat '*': No such file or directory "

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Quote from: Prelude on October 04, 2014, 07:49:57 PM

Firmware won't flash, any specific instructions?

Yes. What I said.
Set your difficulty manually to 2048 on whatever pool you are mining at.
This will avoid a portion of the ill effects of the current firmware.

Aside from that, wait for Bitmain to get their sh*t together and support their products properly.
This is very disappointing.
The S4 should not have been shipped with this firmware.
Providing a firmware package days after release which will not properly flash only adds insult to injury.

I can't imagine how much BTC is currently being lost by inefficient and improperly configured miners, helping to further kill any chances of ROI for many many people.
Nevermind the security risks involved with running the outdated 3.12.0 version of CGminer forever.

Quote from: Tupsu on October 04, 2014, 08:06:49 PM

Unzip and rename to initramfs.bin.SD-20141003.tar

Does this actually work? been trying unsuccessfully for a while now Undecided

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Quote from: Prelude on October 04, 2014, 07:49:57 PM

Firmware won't flash, any specific instructions?

Unzip and rename to initramfs.bin.SD-20141003.tar

Prelude

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Quote from: BITMAIN on October 04, 2014, 10:14:33 AM

Quote from: BITMAIN on October 03, 2014, 10:57:56 AM

Replied questions:

1. S4 is compatible with p2pool?
Yes

Quote from: MyRig on October 04, 2014, 02:34:22 AM

P2pool works. Cheesy

Pools were selected from http://p2pool-nodes.info/

If there is a specific pool, you want a try, please let me know!

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.9075999

2. When do we release the latest firmware?
Engineers have released one version of firmware merged cgminer 4.6.1 today, which is now being tested. And we will upload it to bitmaintech.com when it is tested running stably.
Please PM us if you have any request about current verson firmware.
Updated cgminer to v4.6.1 for S4
https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140930114518599JXGHWWD80660

3. how to upgrade latest firmware to S2?
Now the latest firmware for S3 and S4 is ready to be released soon, that one for S2 is being developed. Stay tuned here.

Firmware won't flash, any specific instructions?

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Quote from: ownClass on October 03, 2014, 06:42:43 PM

TLDR;
Mine on BTC Guild and manually set the difficulty to 2048 until the new firmware is released.

+1
Confirmed.
Thank you!

Until Bitmain gets their sh*t together and upload a proper working firmware update...... Angry

use the method above. Manually set your difficulty for whatever pool you are using to 2048. You will notice a difference.

Quote from: dkaufman on October 04, 2014, 12:40:48 PM

Tried applying this update. It failed, saying:

System Upgrade Failed
cp: omitting directory 'SD'

Use the above method temporarily. I am disappoint too. But we won't likely see any resolution until after their Chinese holiday.
Looks like they failed to pack the firmware TAR file properly.

My power went down for 2 seconds, and my S4 units rebooted claiming they were giving 2TH/s each.... whereas the pool reported around 100GH/s, and also paid for that much.... for FIVE HOURS!
Setting my difficulty manually as suggested, resolved that in about 2minutes.
Not very impressed.

Bitmain better hurry up with that firmware. Angry

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Quote from: captainpugwash on October 04, 2014, 01:11:59 PM

Or just buy the Prisma miners?

+1 Ordered 5

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Or just buy the Prisma miners?

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Quote from: captainpugwash on October 04, 2014, 12:41:17 PM

"It's the Chinese New Year"?

It's not New Year but it is a holiday and posting in the middle of it won't get you any answers. And Bitmain rarely if ever announce prices before the product actually goes on sale, so you might need to just wait until that happens.

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Are the S3's ever going to launch?

Dogie warned we might not like the S3 price when released, but when will it be released and how much?

The price of the S4 was just TOOOOOOOO high a BTC price tag for me. Bitmain equipment all the way but not at the price of the S4.

With the first wave of retail S4's being delivered with just a few 'technical issues' the S4 is looking even more of a NO, NO in my book.

Dogie, you have the ear of Bitmain is there any news on the S3 B10 launch other than "It's the Chinese New Year"?

I am tempted to buy a few of the 1.4T Prisma miners if the S3's don't go back on sale soon.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/block-erupter-prisma-14-tdevice-075-078-wg-1-btct-october-shipping-791827

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