[Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Bitmain Antminer S4 Setup [HD]

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Quote from: spaldix on June 30, 2016, 03:44:26 PM

Any modem or router recommendation? Currently when I connect my S4 to my router after 15-30 mins of running, my internet starts to shut down every 1-2 mins and I believe it is because of the S4, so I don't know if I should buy a new router or a new model or it is simply non-related.

A S4 should not cause your router to lose connection. That amount of traffic for one miner should not lock up any modern router, or a lot of old ones for that matter.

Are you trying to run on wireless or anything? Or running straight Ethernet cable? What is your current router, is it a all in one modem/router or two items?

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Any modem or router recommendation? Currently when I connect my S4 to my router after 15-30 mins of running, my internet starts to shut down every 1-2 mins and I believe it is because of the S4, so I don't know if I should buy a new router or a new model or it is simply non-related.

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Quote from: DarkIlluminatus on April 17, 2016, 12:14:30 AM

I'm a little confused about the 16A requirement for the power cable. Is this something that can be done at home with normal 3 prong US type outlets, or will I need an adapter/fuse/some other thing in order to use the S4?

If you're referring to a standard 15A 110V socket / circuit, then the S4 is not appropriate. 15A circuits are rating for 24/7 at just 12A. 12A @ 110V = 1,320W of power. 1,320W < 1,400W of the S4.

The cable requirement is just an additional requirement should you choose to ignore your circuit's rating (which you should not) in order for the cable to also not melt. Think of it this way - you'd think it weird if your microwave had the same cable thickness as your iPhone charger, right? Same sort of thing with the S4, its just bigger than most electronics in your house.

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Quote from: DarkIlluminatus on April 17, 2016, 12:14:30 AM

I'm a little confused about the 16A requirement for the power cable. Is this something that can be done at home with normal 3 prong US type outlets, or will I need an adapter/fuse/some other thing in order to use the S4?

It is due to amount of electricity the miner uses. If you use a very cheap wire and wrong AWG it can melt and cause fires from it. I only once made this mistake with a extension cord and it was to big of guage and not good enough for a S4... I smelled melting so I learned a good lesson. Bought much nicer (and higher priced) extension cord. I got lucky then.

But get a good power cable do not go cheap on S4's. It honestly is a safety issue.

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I'm a little confused about the 16A requirement for the power cable. Is this something that can be done at home with normal 3 prong US type outlets, or will I need an adapter/fuse/some other thing in order to use the S4?

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Quote from: Katun on March 26, 2016, 09:34:30 AM

I purchased an S4 off of Ebay and it is missing the micro sd card. Can one be purchased configured for an S4 or will I need to image the card myself? What card is best suited for use in an S4?

You can clone an image of my old S4 SD card using this image. Once downloaded, extract the .img and burn it to the SD card using this program. Settings will be DHCP and my miner configurations so you know they'll work, assuming I didn't have BTCGuild set as primary. This firmware will also likely need updating to Bitmain's latest as it predates their final release for the S4 although you are free to not do so if you have no problems.

Any normal 8GB will be fine, and I say 8GB over 4GB because the prices are near identical.

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I purchased an S4 off of Ebay and it is missing the micro sd card. Can one be purchased configured for an S4 or will I need to image the card myself? What card is best suited for use in an S4?

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Quote from: dogie on February 06, 2016, 06:51:19 AM

Quote from: MikeMike on February 05, 2016, 03:55:01 PM

Quote from: dogie on February 05, 2016, 03:49:25 AM

Quote from: MikeMike on February 03, 2016, 01:37:27 PM

Quote from: dogie on January 29, 2016, 09:44:54 AM

Quote from: MikeMike on January 27, 2016, 06:16:28 PM

Hi dogie,

Where do I go to find the tx/rx data on the s4?
I'm still having issues with my verizon hotspot for some reason its logging 3 to 4 times the data that it's transmitting but I need to prove it to them

I'm not really sure what you're asking. Have you got an example you can show me of what you want in another case?

If you go to the Network tab in an S3 you will see the data transfer real time log in tx/rx. I do not see this feature in the S4 Network tab and hoping there is a way to locate the tx/rx data usage log of the S4.

I guess you could find it via putty, but I would have zero idea of the commands required.

Thanks problem here all that is Greek to me...

CK might know, you can find him in his cgminer thread.

Thanks,

Will check it out.

MM

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Quote from: MikeMike on February 05, 2016, 03:55:01 PM

Quote from: dogie on February 05, 2016, 03:49:25 AM

Quote from: MikeMike on February 03, 2016, 01:37:27 PM

Quote from: dogie on January 29, 2016, 09:44:54 AM

Quote from: MikeMike on January 27, 2016, 06:16:28 PM

Hi dogie,

Where do I go to find the tx/rx data on the s4?
I'm still having issues with my verizon hotspot for some reason its logging 3 to 4 times the data that it's transmitting but I need to prove it to them

I'm not really sure what you're asking. Have you got an example you can show me of what you want in another case?

If you go to the Network tab in an S3 you will see the data transfer real time log in tx/rx. I do not see this feature in the S4 Network tab and hoping there is a way to locate the tx/rx data usage log of the S4.

I guess you could find it via putty, but I would have zero idea of the commands required.

Thanks problem here all that is Greek to me...

CK might know, you can find him in his cgminer thread.

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Quote from: dogie on February 05, 2016, 03:49:25 AM

Quote from: MikeMike on February 03, 2016, 01:37:27 PM

Quote from: dogie on January 29, 2016, 09:44:54 AM

Quote from: MikeMike on January 27, 2016, 06:16:28 PM

Hi dogie,

Where do I go to find the tx/rx data on the s4?
I'm still having issues with my verizon hotspot for some reason its logging 3 to 4 times the data that it's transmitting but I need to prove it to them

I'm not really sure what you're asking. Have you got an example you can show me of what you want in another case?

If you go to the Network tab in an S3 you will see the data transfer real time log in tx/rx. I do not see this feature in the S4 Network tab and hoping there is a way to locate the tx/rx data usage log of the S4.

I guess you could find it via putty, but I would have zero idea of the commands required.

Thanks problem here all that is Greek to me...

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Quote from: MikeMike on February 03, 2016, 01:37:27 PM

Quote from: dogie on January 29, 2016, 09:44:54 AM

Quote from: MikeMike on January 27, 2016, 06:16:28 PM

Hi dogie,

Where do I go to find the tx/rx data on the s4?
I'm still having issues with my verizon hotspot for some reason its logging 3 to 4 times the data that it's transmitting but I need to prove it to them

I'm not really sure what you're asking. Have you got an example you can show me of what you want in another case?

If you go to the Network tab in an S3 you will see the data transfer real time log in tx/rx. I do not see this feature in the S4 Network tab and hoping there is a way to locate the tx/rx data usage log of the S4.

I guess you could find it via putty, but I would have zero idea of the commands required.

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Quote from: dogie on January 29, 2016, 09:44:54 AM

Quote from: MikeMike on January 27, 2016, 06:16:28 PM

Hi dogie,

Where do I go to find the tx/rx data on the s4?
I'm still having issues with my verizon hotspot for some reason its logging 3 to 4 times the data that it's transmitting but I need to prove it to them

I'm not really sure what you're asking. Have you got an example you can show me of what you want in another case?

If you go to the Network tab in an S3 you will see the data transfer real time log in tx/rx.

I do not see this feature in the S4 Network tab and hoping there is a way to locate the tx/rx data usage log of the S4. I am in a dispute with Verizon Wireless. They seem to be logging a few times the data usage mining through my jetpack/hotspot.

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Quote from: MikeMike on January 27, 2016, 06:16:28 PM

Hi dogie,

Where do I go to find the tx/rx data on the s4?
I'm still having issues with my verizon hotspot for some reason its logging 3 to 4 times the data that it's transmitting but I need to prove it to them

I'm not really sure what you're asking. Have you got an example you can show me of what you want in another case?

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Hi dogie,

Where do I go to find the tx/rx data on the s4?
I'm still having issues with my verizon hotspot for some reason its logging 3 to 4 times the data that it's transmitting but I need to prove it to them

MM

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Quote from: HagssFIN on January 24, 2016, 11:17:36 PM

https://www.bitmaintech.com/productDetail.htm?pid=00020160105102242316JqapyMif0705

That non vertical photo makes me sad Sad

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Quote from: HagssFIN on January 24, 2016, 11:17:36 PM

Quote from: Thisiserik on January 24, 2016, 10:12:00 PM

Hi, I need to get this plug replaced. As you can see the wires are mangled and I get a loopback addy when the lcd comes on. Please advise; thank you.[/font]
https://i.imgur.com/Xpij2kf.jpg

https://www.bitmaintech.com/productDetail.htm?pid=00020160105102242316JqapyMif0705

""Please mark the AntMiner type and corresponding hash rate in the comment field, we'll provide the corresponding firmware before shipping out.""

Awesome , thank you. I am a big fan of the S4 and 5

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Quote from: Thisiserik on January 24, 2016, 10:12:00 PM

Hi, I need to get this plug replaced. As you can see the wires are mangled and I get a loopback addy when the lcd comes on. Please advise; thank you.[/font]

https://www.bitmaintech.com/productDetail.htm?pid=00020160105102242316JqapyMif0705

""Please mark the AntMiner type and corresponding hash rate in the comment field, we'll provide the corresponding firmware before shipping out.""

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Hi, I need to get this plug replaced. As you can see the wires are mangled and I get a loopback addy when the lcd comes on. Please advise; thank you.[/font]
https://i.imgur.com/Xpij2kf.jpg

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Quote from: jaipagare on January 05, 2016, 10:19:30 AM

Or should I do,

30Amps Dual Pole => 240?

Again I want to run 3 X S4.

Do you wish to run them on the same circuit or dedicated breaker for each antminer?

You will have about 3400 Available Watts on each pole with a 30amp dual pole breaker totaling about 6800 Watts of available power. Three ant miners will demand 4200W minimum. Just Make sure to run 10ga wire, I usually run 10-3 to mark my second pole with red as opposed to white, electricians preference. Just be sure that your Panel can handle it, check the total load vs. total available amperage to be sure.

If you decide to put an antminer on each circuit, you can run them on 12 wire, but you will need dual pole 20-amp breakers.

Hope this information helps.

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Or should I do,

30Amps Dual Pole => 240?

Again I want to run 3 X S4.

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