ANTMINER S4 Discussion and Support Thread - page 16.

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Quote from: HerbPean on August 04, 2015, 03:43:37 PM

bought a used Antminer S4.

How do I know which version of the PSU I got ?

thanks.

Hey there HerbPean! If you see "APLUSPOWER" on a sticker on a side of the PSU, it's the second version.

But the second version is not a lot better than the first one, they are dying one by one, slowly... Sad

Prelude

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Quote from: RichBC on August 04, 2015, 04:30:08 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on August 01, 2015, 10:03:56 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 30, 2015, 10:06:32 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 28, 2015, 09:17:29 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 26, 2015, 11:14:17 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 25, 2015, 10:17:00 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 18, 2015, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 18, 2015, 11:35:31 PM

Ck or Dogie or anyone, Can someone explain how to use the Sept 26th Firmware with Cgminer 4.9 with extra nonce?

Installing thru ssh to make sure it stays put thru a reboot???

I wanna be able to use the first firmware with the latest miner so i can use voltage control to downclock my miner.

If this is for the S4 then go here https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140930114518599JXGHWWD80660 and download this : initramfs.bin.SD-20141016.tar.gz
It was the last firmware that allowed underclocking (Oct. 16th 2014). Go to your gui and navigate to the Miner Configuration tab then the Advanced tab. At the bottom you can search for where you downloaded the firmware and upload it to the S4. Miner may reset and when it comes back you may need to reconfigure your pools. Here gives you some predetermined underclocks https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/antminer-s4-discussion-and-support-thread-796839 it's the beginning of this thread pg. 1. No need to ssh into it as long as you have a windows computer.

Underclocks on that page don't work!

What firmware are you using?

I have used all firmwares...

The best underclock ive been able to achieve was

freq 100
volt 0670

Now that i have gone thru all the underclocks & voltages using a kill o watt

The above said freq & volt dont do anything to change the power output

The 640 watts returned thru the kill o watt is merely the power drop from 740 watts to 640 watts caused by the fans running slower as the machine is running cooler...

Not a true underclock in my book

Please tell me about your underclock settings & what wattage was achieved??

I've been busting these forums butts & bitmains for ages to get something done.

Please tell me u used a kill o watt to prove ur settings!

My current firmware is : Thu Oct 16 15:58:23 CST 2014

Anyone want to chime in on this? My S4 is currently at Bitmain in Denver for repair.

Meech,

If u had bothered to read the thread in its whole u would know the voltages don't work from page one, I must have made at least 5 comments about voltages & underclocks.

Please do research before chiming in blindly!

If the S4 does not support Undervolting, I do not have one, then it's a great pity as unlike the other Bitmain products it has the chips that should support it. Namely the TPS53631 3-Phase VR12.5/VR12 SVID compliant PWM controller. This is designed to support processors with a core voltage range from 0.5-V to 2.5-V and is fully programmable.

Examination of the circuit should reveal if programming is supported although this is complicated by the fact that the data sheet is not generally available. This is what you get to on the TI website.

Quote

This device is designed specifically to power Intel processors under a strict disclosure agreement with Intel Corporation.
The end user must have a current CNDA in place with Intel Corporation to access this information.

Rich

Rich,

The S4 used to support voltage adjustments before it was intentionally gimped. Please see these posts:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10979848

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10983964

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Quote from: lovenlifelarge on August 01, 2015, 10:03:56 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 30, 2015, 10:06:32 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 28, 2015, 09:17:29 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 26, 2015, 11:14:17 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 25, 2015, 10:17:00 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 18, 2015, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 18, 2015, 11:35:31 PM

Ck or Dogie or anyone, Can someone explain how to use the Sept 26th Firmware with Cgminer 4.9 with extra nonce?

Installing thru ssh to make sure it stays put thru a reboot???

I wanna be able to use the first firmware with the latest miner so i can use voltage control to downclock my miner.

If this is for the S4 then go here https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140930114518599JXGHWWD80660 and download this : initramfs.bin.SD-20141016.tar.gz
It was the last firmware that allowed underclocking (Oct. 16th 2014). Go to your gui and navigate to the Miner Configuration tab then the Advanced tab. At the bottom you can search for where you downloaded the firmware and upload it to the S4. Miner may reset and when it comes back you may need to reconfigure your pools. Here gives you some predetermined underclocks https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/antminer-s4-discussion-and-support-thread-796839 it's the beginning of this thread pg. 1. No need to ssh into it as long as you have a windows computer.

Underclocks on that page don't work!

What firmware are you using?

I have used all firmwares...

The best underclock ive been able to achieve was

freq 100
volt 0670

Now that i have gone thru all the underclocks & voltages using a kill o watt

The above said freq & volt dont do anything to change the power output

The 640 watts returned thru the kill o watt is merely the power drop from 740 watts to 640 watts caused by the fans running slower as the machine is running cooler...

Not a true underclock in my book

Please tell me about your underclock settings & what wattage was achieved??

I've been busting these forums butts & bitmains for ages to get something done.

Please tell me u used a kill o watt to prove ur settings!

My current firmware is : Thu Oct 16 15:58:23 CST 2014

Anyone want to chime in on this? My S4 is currently at Bitmain in Denver for repair.

Meech,

If u had bothered to read the thread in its whole u would know the voltages don't work from page one, I must have made at least 5 comments about voltages & underclocks.

Please do research before chiming in blindly!

If the S4 does not support Undervolting, I do not have one, then it's a great pity as unlike the other Bitmain products it has the chips that should support it. Namely the TPS53631 3-Phase VR12.5/VR12 SVID compliant PWM controller. This is designed to support processors with a core voltage range from 0.5-V to 2.5-V and is fully programmable.

Examination of the circuit should reveal if programming is supported although this is complicated by the fact that the data sheet is not generally available. This is what you get to on the TI website.

Quote

This device is designed specifically to power Intel processors under a strict disclosure agreement with Intel Corporation.
The end user must have a current CNDA in place with Intel Corporation to access this information.

Rich

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bought a used Antminer S4.

How do I know which version of the PSU I got ?

thanks.

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Hi.

How does one buy spare parts (PSU) for S4 Miners? EU.

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Quote from: Meech on July 30, 2015, 10:06:32 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 28, 2015, 09:17:29 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 26, 2015, 11:14:17 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 25, 2015, 10:17:00 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 18, 2015, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 18, 2015, 11:35:31 PM

Ck or Dogie or anyone, Can someone explain how to use the Sept 26th Firmware with Cgminer 4.9 with extra nonce?

Installing thru ssh to make sure it stays put thru a reboot???

I wanna be able to use the first firmware with the latest miner so i can use voltage control to downclock my miner.

If this is for the S4 then go here https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140930114518599JXGHWWD80660 and download this : initramfs.bin.SD-20141016.tar.gz
It was the last firmware that allowed underclocking (Oct. 16th 2014). Go to your gui and navigate to the Miner Configuration tab then the Advanced tab. At the bottom you can search for where you downloaded the firmware and upload it to the S4. Miner may reset and when it comes back you may need to reconfigure your pools. Here gives you some predetermined underclocks https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/antminer-s4-discussion-and-support-thread-796839 it's the beginning of this thread pg. 1. No need to ssh into it as long as you have a windows computer.

Underclocks on that page don't work!

What firmware are you using?

I have used all firmwares...

The best underclock ive been able to achieve was

freq 100
volt 0670

Now that i have gone thru all the underclocks & voltages using a kill o watt

The above said freq & volt dont do anything to change the power output

The 640 watts returned thru the kill o watt is merely the power drop from 740 watts to 640 watts caused by the fans running slower as the machine is running cooler...

Not a true underclock in my book

Please tell me about your underclock settings & what wattage was achieved??

I've been busting these forums butts & bitmains for ages to get something done.

Please tell me u used a kill o watt to prove ur settings!

My current firmware is : Thu Oct 16 15:58:23 CST 2014

Anyone want to chime in on this? My S4 is currently at Bitmain in Denver for repair.

Meech,

If u had bothered to read the thread in its whole u would know the voltages don't work from page one, I must have made at least 5 comments about voltages & underclocks.

Please do research before chiming in blindly!

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Quote from: blindminer on July 30, 2015, 11:14:19 PM

Quote from: notlist3d on July 30, 2015, 06:45:45 AM

Quote from: blindminer on July 30, 2015, 06:35:34 AM

I need 4 fan for my asics.
do you recommend this?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Delta-3-9A-violent-fan-12CM-the-best-TFC1212DE-oversized-air-volume-four-wire/787435543.html

The model TFC1212DE is on the list Bitmain mention when replacing: https://bitmain.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/204199879-Antminer-S4-fan-specification-and-possible-replacement-fans

There are others that push more CFM. But it is on the list of replacements.

thanks.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HQ18UDA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

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Quote from: notlist3d on July 30, 2015, 06:45:45 AM

Quote from: blindminer on July 30, 2015, 06:35:34 AM

I need 4 fan for my asics.
do you recommend this?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Delta-3-9A-violent-fan-12CM-the-best-TFC1212DE-oversized-air-volume-four-wire/787435543.html

The model TFC1212DE is on the list Bitmain mention when replacing: https://bitmain.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/204199879-Antminer-S4-fan-specification-and-possible-replacement-fans

There are others that push more CFM. But it is on the list of replacements.

thanks.

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Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 28, 2015, 09:17:29 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 26, 2015, 11:14:17 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 25, 2015, 10:17:00 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 18, 2015, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 18, 2015, 11:35:31 PM

Ck or Dogie or anyone, Can someone explain how to use the Sept 26th Firmware with Cgminer 4.9 with extra nonce?

Installing thru ssh to make sure it stays put thru a reboot???

I wanna be able to use the first firmware with the latest miner so i can use voltage control to downclock my miner.

If this is for the S4 then go here https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140930114518599JXGHWWD80660 and download this : initramfs.bin.SD-20141016.tar.gz
It was the last firmware that allowed underclocking (Oct. 16th 2014). Go to your gui and navigate to the Miner Configuration tab then the Advanced tab. At the bottom you can search for where you downloaded the firmware and upload it to the S4. Miner may reset and when it comes back you may need to reconfigure your pools. Here gives you some predetermined underclocks https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/antminer-s4-discussion-and-support-thread-796839 it's the beginning of this thread pg. 1. No need to ssh into it as long as you have a windows computer.

Underclocks on that page don't work!

What firmware are you using?

I have used all firmwares...

The best underclock ive been able to achieve was

freq 100
volt 0670

Now that i have gone thru all the underclocks & voltages using a kill o watt

The above said freq & volt dont do anything to change the power output

The 640 watts returned thru the kill o watt is merely the power drop from 740 watts to 640 watts caused by the fans running slower as the machine is running cooler...

Not a true underclock in my book

Please tell me about your underclock settings & what wattage was achieved??

I've been busting these forums butts & bitmains for ages to get something done.

Please tell me u used a kill o watt to prove ur settings!

My current firmware is : Thu Oct 16 15:58:23 CST 2014

Anyone want to chime in on this? My S4 is currently at Bitmain in Denver for repair.

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Quote from: blindminer on July 30, 2015, 06:35:34 AM

I need 4 fan for my asics.
do you recommend this?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Delta-3-9A-violent-fan-12CM-the-best-TFC1212DE-oversized-air-volume-four-wire/787435543.html

The model TFC1212DE is on the list Bitmain mention when replacing: https://bitmain.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/204199879-Antminer-S4-fan-specification-and-possible-replacement-fans

There are others that push more CFM. But it is on the list of replacements.

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I need 4 fan for my asics.
do you recommend this?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Delta-3-9A-violent-fan-12CM-the-best-TFC1212DE-oversized-air-volume-four-wire/787435543.html

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Quote from: Meech on July 26, 2015, 11:14:17 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 25, 2015, 10:17:00 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 18, 2015, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 18, 2015, 11:35:31 PM

Ck or Dogie or anyone, Can someone explain how to use the Sept 26th Firmware with Cgminer 4.9 with extra nonce?

Installing thru ssh to make sure it stays put thru a reboot???

I wanna be able to use the first firmware with the latest miner so i can use voltage control to downclock my miner.

If this is for the S4 then go here https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140930114518599JXGHWWD80660 and download this : initramfs.bin.SD-20141016.tar.gz
It was the last firmware that allowed underclocking (Oct. 16th 2014). Go to your gui and navigate to the Miner Configuration tab then the Advanced tab. At the bottom you can search for where you downloaded the firmware and upload it to the S4. Miner may reset and when it comes back you may need to reconfigure your pools. Here gives you some predetermined underclocks https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/antminer-s4-discussion-and-support-thread-796839 it's the beginning of this thread pg. 1. No need to ssh into it as long as you have a windows computer.

Underclocks on that page don't work!

What firmware are you using?

I have used all firmwares...

The best underclock ive been able to achieve was

freq 100
volt 0670

Now that i have gone thru all the underclocks & voltages using a kill o watt

The above said freq & volt dont do anything to change the power output

The 640 watts returned thru the kill o watt is merely the power drop from 740 watts to 640 watts caused by the fans running slower as the machine is running cooler...

Not a true underclock in my book

Please tell me about your underclock settings & what wattage was achieved??

I've been busting these forums butts & bitmains for ages to get something done.

Please tell me u used a kill o watt to prove ur settings!

My current firmware is : Thu Oct 16 15:58:23 CST 2014

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Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 25, 2015, 10:17:00 PM

Quote from: Meech on July 18, 2015, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 18, 2015, 11:35:31 PM

Ck or Dogie or anyone, Can someone explain how to use the Sept 26th Firmware with Cgminer 4.9 with extra nonce?

Installing thru ssh to make sure it stays put thru a reboot???

I wanna be able to use the first firmware with the latest miner so i can use voltage control to downclock my miner.

If this is for the S4 then go here https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140930114518599JXGHWWD80660 and download this : initramfs.bin.SD-20141016.tar.gz
It was the last firmware that allowed underclocking (Oct. 16th 2014). Go to your gui and navigate to the Miner Configuration tab then the Advanced tab. At the bottom you can search for where you downloaded the firmware and upload it to the S4. Miner may reset and when it comes back you may need to reconfigure your pools. Here gives you some predetermined underclocks https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/antminer-s4-discussion-and-support-thread-796839 it's the beginning of this thread pg. 1. No need to ssh into it as long as you have a windows computer.

Underclocks on that page don't work!

What firmware are you using?

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Quote from: Meech on July 18, 2015, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 18, 2015, 11:35:31 PM

Ck or Dogie or anyone, Can someone explain how to use the Sept 26th Firmware with Cgminer 4.9 with extra nonce?

Installing thru ssh to make sure it stays put thru a reboot???

I wanna be able to use the first firmware with the latest miner so i can use voltage control to downclock my miner.

If this is for the S4 then go here https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140930114518599JXGHWWD80660 and download this : initramfs.bin.SD-20141016.tar.gz
It was the last firmware that allowed underclocking (Oct. 16th 2014). Go to your gui and navigate to the Miner Configuration tab then the Advanced tab. At the bottom you can search for where you downloaded the firmware and upload it to the S4. Miner may reset and when it comes back you may need to reconfigure your pools. Here gives you some predetermined underclocks https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/antminer-s4-discussion-and-support-thread-796839 it's the beginning of this thread pg. 1. No need to ssh into it as long as you have a windows computer.

Underclocks on that page don't work!

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Hi,

If anyone is interested, there is a 4 BTC AntMiner firmware job posted: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/5-btc-antminer-firmware-job-1134751

Kind regards,
NiceHash

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Quote from: Meech on July 21, 2015, 01:10:31 PM

Quote from: sirazimuth on July 21, 2015, 10:11:47 AM

Can anyone tell me how long you can run an S4 for continuously before needing to do any type of maintainence? And if so what should be done? . Besides a couple of brief downtimes my S4 (batch 7) has been pretty much mining now for almost 4 months flawlessly at around 46- 48 degrees centigrade. Thanx.

A good reset once in awhile will clear logged info and clear up some cache but other than dusting them off..... let them run!

And if you ever see a fan with 0 RPM replace it. So far only had that happen once. But it's something you can tell remote.

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Quote from: sirazimuth on July 21, 2015, 10:11:47 AM

Can anyone tell me how long you can run an S4 for continuously before needing to do any type of maintainence? And if so what should be done? . Besides a couple of brief downtimes my S4 (batch 7) has been pretty much mining now for almost 4 months flawlessly at around 46- 48 degrees centigrade. Thanx.

A good reset once in awhile will clear logged info and clear up some cache but other than dusting them off..... let them run!

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Quote from: sirazimuth on July 21, 2015, 10:11:47 AM

Can anyone tell me how long you can run an S4 for continuously before needing to do any type of maintainence? And if so what should be done? . Besides a couple of brief downtimes my S4 (batch 7) has been pretty much mining now for almost 4 months flawlessly at around 46- 48 degrees centigrade. Thanx.

There is not a set time. I mean I have seen 30 day's on them before. And also seen a couple of day's when PSU needed reset.

Only way you can prevent is if a softreset can fix it and you have a program mongering it. But some do take a person to reset which there is not a easy way around.

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Can anyone tell me how long you can run an S4 for continuously before needing to do any type of maintainence? And if so what should be done? . Besides a couple of brief downtimes my S4 (batch 7) has been pretty much mining now for almost 4 months flawlessly at around 46- 48 degrees centigrade. Thanx.

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Quote from: lovenlifelarge on July 18, 2015, 11:35:31 PM

Ck or Dogie or anyone, Can someone explain how to use the Sept 26th Firmware with Cgminer 4.9 with extra nonce?

Installing thru ssh to make sure it stays put thru a reboot???

I wanna be able to use the first firmware with the latest miner so i can use voltage control to downclock my miner.

If this is for the S4 then go here https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720140930114518599JXGHWWD80660 and download this : initramfs.bin.SD-20141016.tar.gz
It was the last firmware that allowed underclocking (Oct. 16th 2014). Go to your gui and navigate to the Miner Configuration tab then the Advanced tab. At the bottom you can search for where you downloaded the firmware and upload it to the S4. Miner may reset and when it comes back you may need to reconfigure your pools. Here gives you some predetermined underclocks https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/antminer-s4-discussion-and-support-thread-796839 it's the beginning of this thread pg. 1. No need to ssh into it as long as you have a windows computer.

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