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newbie
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Holy SCHNIKES!  The secret frequency page URL is true!  I just added "/cgi-bin/minerAdvanced.cgi " after my s9s IP address.

However you get a pop-up warning.  Hence, my question is... what does that "It will take about 3 hours on search frequency before mining!  Are you sure?" I have never seen this before.

This is my 1st brand new factory sent Antminer - on any of the half-dozen used ones I have had, I understandably never had such issues, due to others having already over/underclocked.

Hardware Version   16.8.1.3
Kernel Version   Linux 3.14.0-xilinx-gb190cb0-dirty #57 SMP PREEMPT Fri Dec 9 14:49:22 CST 2016
File System Version   Sat Apr 29 20:01:20 EDT 2017

Please advise.

Same here.
I can get to the advanced settings page but I don't want to touch it as there's no "Auto" in the drop down list to change it back to.
My frequency in the drop down list is set at 550.00M and with that setting the boards themselves are at 631.95, 639.50 & 640.36 freq will all hashing at about 4.6 Th/s.

Hardware Version     16.8.1.3
Kernel Version Linux  3.14.0-xilinx-ge8a2f71-dirty #82 SMP PREEMPT Tue May 16 19:49:53 CST 2017
File System Version   Fri Nov 17 17:37:49 CST 2017



Moderator's note: This post was edited by frodocooper to remove multiple nested quotes.
newbie
Activity: 48
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Do you know if there is any way to under-clock with the newer auto-tune firmware's?

People say no but when I change my browser adress on my autotune S9 from http://192.168.1.102/cgi-bin/minerConfiguration.cgi to http://192.168.1.102/cgi-bin/minerAdvanced.cgi  I do get a secret page where I can change my frequency.

In case I want to underclock I would not worry too much and could try the 550 setting..

But If I would like to overclock to 675 frequency, and I don't like the heat and noise it creates, how do I change it back to the original autotune setting?

Anyone tried to overclock using this trick of the hidden advanced page , and how did it work out ? And how did you get back to the autotune mode?





Holy SCHNIKES!  The secret frequency page URL is true!  I just added "/cgi-bin/minerAdvanced.cgi " after my s9s IP address.

However you get a pop-up warning.  Hence, my question is... what does that "It will take about 3 hours on search frequency before mining!  Are you sure?" I have never seen this before.

This is my 1st brand new factory sent Antminer - on any of the half-dozen used ones I have had, I understandably never had such issues, due to others having already over/underclocked.

Hardware Version   16.8.1.3
Kernel Version   Linux 3.14.0-xilinx-gb190cb0-dirty #57 SMP PREEMPT Fri Dec 9 14:49:22 CST 2016
File System Version   Sat Apr 29 20:01:20 EDT 2017

Please advise.
copper member
Activity: 658
Merit: 101
Math doesn't care what you believe.

do you know when will be available  buy of s9 from bitmain webst?

Only Bitmain knows that.  Watch their twitter feed, sometimes they give a few hours notice.
member
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ok bro, now, it is lighted to me;

bitmain's psu still need paper clip for power?

Not their APWs... the paper clip trick generally only applies to generic PC power supplies, not specialty ones.
do you know when will be available  buy of s9 from bitmain webst?
copper member
Activity: 658
Merit: 101
Math doesn't care what you believe.

ok bro, now, it is lighted to me;

bitmain's psu still need paper clip for power?

Not their APWs... the paper clip trick generally only applies to generic PC power supplies, not specialty ones.
member
Activity: 156
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anyone explain me what means that ?

connectors are required, with three going to each of the three hashing boards and a further PCI-E direct to the controller. While you can use two smaller PSUs

is it necessary connect to correct?

i can't get it how to connect exactly

When using two power supplies, just make sure that each hash cards is powered by the same one.  e.g.  Hash card 1 & controller by power supply 1, hash card 2 & 3 by power supply 2.  Do NOT mix power supplies on a hash card.
ok bro, now, it is lighted to me;

bitmain's psu still need paper clip for power?
copper member
Activity: 658
Merit: 101
Math doesn't care what you believe.
anyone explain me what means that ?

connectors are required, with three going to each of the three hashing boards and a further PCI-E direct to the controller. While you can use two smaller PSUs

is it necessary connect to correct?

i can't get it how to connect exactly

When using two power supplies, just make sure that each hash cards is powered by the same one.  e.g.  Hash card 1 & controller by power supply 1, hash card 2 & 3 by power supply 2.  Do NOT mix power supplies on a hash card.
copper member
Activity: 658
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Math doesn't care what you believe.
Hi all -

Received a batch of 14TH/sec miners recently - had a few observations:

1)  Fewer chips on one side of the board.  Chips running at 687Mhz, so suspect they hit a power limit.
2)  Most came shipped with the July 2017 firmware, not the August 2017 release - although a few have a November 2017 release
3)  I bricked one while doing firmware upgrades - got distracted, and somehow managed to open two web pages into the same box and managed to start the firmware upgrade twice.
4)  Much to my surprise, some of the APW++ (the cheaper $105 units) are temperature sensitive.  I'm cooling with outdoor air now, and some would not power up miners until they were warmed up.  Had a few start at 40F, more at 50F, and a couple that required 60F+ to boot up a miner.

Question:  I have a 32GB FAT32 SD card, and tried unpacking the s9_fix_upgrade.tar.gz files to it and power cycling, but no joy.  The unit remains unpingable.  Reset has no effect either.  Any suggestions?  Bitmain Parts does shows the controller as out-of-stock.
member
Activity: 156
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anyone explain me what means that ?

connectors are required, with three going to each of the three hashing boards and a further PCI-E direct to the controller. While you can use two smaller PSUs

is it necessary connect to correct?

i can't get it how to connect exactly
copper member
Activity: 2310
Merit: 1032
Do you know if there is any way to under-clock with the newer auto-tune firmware's?

People say no but when I change my browser adress on my autotune S9 from http://192.168.1.102/cgi-bin/minerConfiguration.cgi to http://192.168.1.102/cgi-bin/minerAdvanced.cgi  I do get a secret page where I can change my frequency.

In case I want to underclock I would not worry too much and could try the 550 setting..

But If I would like to overclock to 675 frequency, and I don't like the heat and noise it creates, how do I change it back to the original autotune setting?

Anyone tried to overclock using this trick of the hidden advanced page , and how did it work out ? And how did you get back to the autotune mode?




Did u try it?
Did it work for u?

I tried this on my new ones (order oct del dec) and it did not work, I could not find such a page, even loaded an img of flash and tries to dos list directory's, could not see anything on my units :-/

interested to see if some are coming out unlocked
full member
Activity: 462
Merit: 118
Do you know if there is any way to under-clock with the newer auto-tune firmware's?

People say no but when I change my browser adress on my autotune S9 from http://192.168.1.102/cgi-bin/minerConfiguration.cgi to http://192.168.1.102/cgi-bin/minerAdvanced.cgi  I do get a secret page where I can change my frequency.

In case I want to underclock I would not worry too much and could try the 550 setting..

But If I would like to overclock to 675 frequency, and I don't like the heat and noise it creates, how do I change it back to the original autotune setting?

Anyone tried to overclock using this trick of the hidden advanced page , and how did it work out ? And how did you get back to the autotune mode?




Did u try it?
Did it work for u?
newbie
Activity: 47
Merit: 0
Do you know if there is any way to under-clock with the newer auto-tune firmware's?

People say no but when I change my browser adress on my autotune S9 from http://192.168.1.102/cgi-bin/minerConfiguration.cgi to http://192.168.1.102/cgi-bin/minerAdvanced.cgi  I do get a secret page where I can change my frequency.

In case I want to underclock I would not worry too much and could try the 550 setting..

But If I would like to overclock to 675 frequency, and I don't like the heat and noise it creates, how do I change it back to the original autotune setting?

Anyone tried to overclock using this trick of the hidden advanced page , and how did it work out ? And how did you get back to the autotune mode?



newbie
Activity: 19
Merit: 0
does anyone have the firmware files saved
its imposible to get them from bitmain

And here I thought it was just me. Every time I attempt to download the firmware update from earlier this year I get an error message. Anyone know how to get the files directly from bitman?
full member
Activity: 228
Merit: 100
Mine ON!!!
can anyone advise here or on PM
my latest S9 just lost a board in other words it was working fine for about 24 hours then i made a psu change and it just stoped hashing. two interesting details, one, the miner detects the board but no its not hashing at all GH/S(RT) shows 0000, two, if i connect that particular board by itself it does hash, but only by itself.

any input or advice will be greatly apreciated
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2GBkWIS-a58SWN1eG5NaFNoaWc/view?usp=sharing
full member
Activity: 228
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Mine ON!!!
does anyone have the firmware files saved
its imposible to get them from bitmain
full member
Activity: 266
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Ultra Mega Giga Super Cool Flying Oposum!
Just one small notice, are "Blue letter" or "Blue links" ... Letters that are hyperlinked, supposed to take you to your site, or this thread? Because when i clicked on them, it opened this thread AGAIN, and when i clicked on little DOGE <3, it opened your site, is that mistake or its supposed to be like that? Smiley
hero member
Activity: 854
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Hi sorry I know its quite late for this post but is it possible to disconnect from router after setup and move the miner elsewhere where I can plug the Ethernet in the back of a pc in another room?

you connect miner through pc? antminer need ethernet cable that connect to internet, no need pc to make it work except for setting pool
member
Activity: 65
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Hi sorry I know its quite late for this post but is it possible to disconnect from router after setup and move the miner elsewhere where I can plug the Ethernet in the back of a pc in another room?
legendary
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Evil beware: We have waffles!
It is actually one reset method officially given by Bitmain themself, so I don't see how their own advice can kiss the warranty good bye?
That is one argument a person can use if needed as it *is* posted by them. Any mention of only doing it IF instructed by them?
Knowing Bitmain I'd think there is a good chance of them trying to deny warranty if we play with it by ourselves.
legendary
Activity: 2464
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Electrical engineer. Mining since 2014.
It is actually one reset method officially given by Bitmain themself, so I don't see how their own advice can kiss the warranty good bye?
legendary
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Evil beware: We have waffles!
Assuming you want to piss away any possible warranty coverage, sure. Do the IP reporter button trick.
Maybe it will work, maybe not. Either way you just kissed the warranty good-bye doing it without Bitmain's written permission
legendary
Activity: 974
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That's different!  Roll Eyes  The question as written is a big NO!

While I agree on the 1st NO
Do you know if there is any way to under-clock with the newer auto-tune firmware's?

I disagree on the 2nd
And can the firmware be downgraded on the new units?

But maybe thats only me, splitting hairs Wink
legendary
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Electrical engineer. Mining since 2014.
Give me an autotune S9 and I can test it.
I've been successful with my autotune R4s with this "hack".
I now have three R4s running smootly at 8.7 Th/s.
hero member
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I'm in BTC XTC
That's different!  Roll Eyes  The question as written is a big NO!
legendary
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How many times must this be said here...
NO!

And can the firmware be downgraded on the new units?
Also no.

So the "HagssFIN hack" doesn't work on the actual models?

Originally posted in the R4 thread https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.18267781
Well, this is an interesting find and I thought I'll share it with you. Smiley

I had a problem booting my Antminer R4 8.0 Th/s, batch 2, autotune-model.

So I went looking in here:
Bitmain.com: Three Ways to Restore Factory Settings (R4/S9/T9)
https://enforum.bitmain.com/bbs/topics/3957

I used the last option in the list, IP Reporter button restore.
Quote from: Bitmain
Usage: Please power off the miner, then hold down the IP Reporter and don’t release it. At the same time, please power on the miner.
Releasing the IP Reporter after 5 seconds, the machine will automatically restore factory settings.

My miner restored with firmware Aug. 9 2016 and autotune settings were gone.
I am now suddenly able to control frequency and custom fan settings.  Cheesy

This was not my original problem, but I'm happy with it.
My original problem was that the miner jammed somehow in the booting process and didn't even show up in my router ip list.

newbie
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Good to know thanks! no pun intended...
hero member
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I'm in BTC XTC
How many times must this be said here...
NO!

And can the firmware be downgraded on the new units?
Also no.
newbie
Activity: 4
Merit: 0
How many times must this be said here...
NO!

And can the firmware be downgraded on the new units?
legendary
Activity: 3822
Merit: 2703
Evil beware: We have waffles!
How many times must this be said here...
NO!
newbie
Activity: 4
Merit: 0
Do you know if there is any way to under-clock with the newer auto-tune firmware's?
legendary
Activity: 2030
Merit: 1076
A humble Siberian miner
Hello,

I was redirected to this page for more information.

Since a family member of my wants to start mining witch ASIC machines(BTC) i want some information about it.

1. The bitmain ASIC miners, are they only for antpool mining?
No. You can mine at whatever pool you prefer.
Quote
2. I have used in the early years (now about 3-5 years ago) bfgminer, can this be used to for the ASIC miners? Since everything here is stand-alone mining!
These miners have built-in controller with Bitmain's fork of cgminer.
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3. Is it still worth mining now we are 120+ days further, and if buying 2 asic miners! will it be profitable? Using for now free electricety and Internet!!

Sure. The keywords are "free electricity and internet".  Wink
newbie
Activity: 19
Merit: 0
Hello,

I was redirected to this page for more information.

Since a family member of my wants to start mining witch ASIC machines(BTC) i want some information about it.

1. The bitmain ASIC miners, are they only for antpool mining?
2. I have used in the early years (now about 3-5 years ago) bfgminer, can this be used to for the ASIC miners? Since everything here is stand-alone mining!
3. Is it still worth mining now we are 120+ days further, and if buying 2 asic miners! will it be profitable? Using for now free electricety and Internet!!
hero member
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How about these? are these firmwares autotunes?

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.16873853

You could try them. But as stated its entirely at your own risk. I assume the 11.85Th firmware listed there is the original firmware my S9 is running now. But I couldn't tell you for certain. All that's listed on my S9 Info page is "File System Version-Mon Jul 11 18:23:27 CST 2016".

Thank you for the info.

My 11TH has the same version, the thing about this version, its not very stable and smooth when hashing, its really erratic, the hashrate on antpool using this miner goes up and down alot. I also read the new firmwares are more stable in hashing on antpool, too bad for us, I tried to flash it to autotune but its the fan speed that bother me most. I really need to underclock the miner at 12noon here in the philippines. temperature soars up to 100 degrees. i dont like that, we know it shortens the lifespan of the miner. i want to be able to reach the halving in 2020.. hehe..

I have found a chinese seller for the 12.5TH? Do you have any idea of the firmware? is it autotune?

That's why bought it secondhand as it had the original firmware with fan adjustment. The newest auto tune works well from what I've read and keep the chips below 100c but it would be noisy. I've heavily underclocked mine down to 4.2Th and it's really nice and quiet. Anyway good luck with Antpoo....I mean Antpool (probably the worst pool going).
member
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How about these? are these firmwares autotunes?

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.16873853

You could try them. But as stated its entirely at your own risk. I assume the 11.85Th firmware listed there is the original firmware my S9 is running now. But I couldn't tell you for certain. All that's listed on my S9 Info page is "File System Version-Mon Jul 11 18:23:27 CST 2016".

Thank you for the info.

My 11TH has the same version, the thing about this version, its not very stable and smooth when hashing, its really erratic, the hashrate on antpool using this miner goes up and down alot. I also read the new firmwares are more stable in hashing on antpool, too bad for us, I tried to flash it to autotune but its the fan speed that bother me most. I really need to underclock the miner at 12noon here in the philippines. temperature soars up to 100 degrees. i dont like that, we know it shortens the lifespan of the miner. i want to be able to reach the halving in 2020.. hehe..

I have found a chinese seller for the 12.5TH? Do you have any idea of the firmware? is it autotune?
hero member
Activity: 2534
Merit: 623
How about these? are these firmwares autotunes?

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.16873853

You could try them. But as stated its entirely at your own risk. I assume the 11.85Th firmware listed there is the original firmware my S9 is running now. But I couldn't tell you for certain. All that's listed on my S9 Info page is "File System Version-Mon Jul 11 18:23:27 CST 2016".
member
Activity: 116
Merit: 10
How about these? are these firmwares autotunes?

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.16873853
hero member
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Stick with 11.85th b10 S9 secondhand. Ask about what firmware they are using. All new S9's released from about a month ago have the new auto tune firmware. The old firmware is not available anymore so once you update to the new auto tune firmware there's no going back.
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good day sir dogie,

if you can help a newbie... I currently have 1 antminer s9 11.85th, i can control the fan speed and frequency. i want to add more s9's, but i read that the new firmware for the new s9's has fan and frequency issue.

question:
which s9 has this issues? 12.5th? 13th? 14th?

I don't want to face the issue. Smiley I want to buy s9 where I can control the fan and frequency because its tropical here in our country.

There are no fan ""issues""
its all auto tune now, so you can't adjust the setup/speeds
You can see all this in the official thread.

Thats the issue im talking about, cant control the fan and frequency. many complain of high heat. if im gonna buy more s9 i need to know which s9 as this autotune. because i need to control the fan speed and frequency. because its hot in our country. ive been reading the forum about the s9. but i cant find info on which miners has this autotune.

and another thing, can i use old firmwares for the new miners? will it be able to control the fans? or is the autotune sticked on the hardware?

can you kindly point me to the official thread? (bitmain antminer s9 release?)
legendary
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good day sir dogie,

if you can help a newbie... I currently have 1 antminer s9 11.85th, i can control the fan speed and frequency. i want to add more s9's, but i read that the new firmware for the new s9's has fan and frequency issue.

question:
which s9 has this issues? 12.5th? 13th? 14th?

I don't want to face the issue. Smiley I want to buy s9 where I can control the fan and frequency because its tropical here in our country.

There are no fan ""issues""
its all auto tune now, so you can't adjust the setup/speeds
You can see all this in the official thread.
member
Activity: 116
Merit: 10


good day sir dogie,

if you can help a newbie... I currently have 1 antminer s9 11.85th, i can control the fan speed and frequency. i want to add more s9's, but i read that the new firmware for the new s9's has fan and frequency issue.

question:
which s9 has this issues? 12.5th? 13th? 14th?

I don't want to face the issue. Smiley I want to buy s9 where I can control the fan and frequency because its tropical here in our country.
legendary
Activity: 1666
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dogiecoin.com
Hello, I have a question about the Power supply for a S9 (batch 22). If I only have 220V in my house, is it okey if I just use another PSU, different than the one recommended by Bitmain, that can be used with 110V? If thats the case, do you have any recomendation? Thanks Smiley

Yes and EVGA 1600W Smiley
legendary
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Evil beware: We have waffles!
Hello, I have a question about the Power supply for a S9 (batch 22). If I only have 220V in my house, is it okey if I just use another PSU, different than the one recommended by Bitmain, that can be used with 110V? If thats the case, do you have any recomendation? Thanks Smiley
EVGA 1600, or a 1k and 750, really any pc power supply, but realize you need 400-600 per board, so you'll want buffer, and one board can't have more than one psu.
I run mine with 2 boards on a EVGA 1300, and the third board runs on a 750 watt psu.
Ditto to that. I was just looking for a quiet ATX supply to run an undervolted s7 space heater and was rather distressed to see that when you actually look at the specs for the ATX suppies:
1. Not enough 6-pin PCIe connectors. Is typically only 6 on a supply >1200w
2. Current per-rail is marginal at best, typically a couple @30A and the rest are 20A
3. Remember - a PC style supply wattage ratting is for ALL of its outputs together. The 3.3 and 5v portions account for between 150-200w of that rating so don't count on that all being available on the 12v rails.

Frankly, if you are going to spend >$300 on a PSU(s) - get Bitmain's APW5. Will run a s9 on 110v just fine.
legendary
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Hello, I have a question about the Power supply for a S9 (batch 22). If I only have 220V in my house, is it okey if I just use another PSU, different than the one recommended by Bitmain, that can be used with 110V? If thats the case, do you have any recomendation? Thanks Smiley
EVGA 1600, or a 1k and 750, really any pc power supply, but realize you need 400-600 per board, so you'll want buffer, and one board can't have more than one psu.
I run mine with 2 boards on a EVGA 1300, and the third board runs on a 750 watt psu.
newbie
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Hello, I have a question about the Power supply for a S9 (batch 22). If I only have 220V in my house, is it okey if I just use another PSU, different than the one recommended by Bitmain, that can be used with 110V? If thats the case, do you have any recomendation? Thanks Smiley
legendary
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dogiecoin.com
Who knows maybe having it that tight is best for cooling?

It is. If you think of gaps like a hollow pipe, the air closest to the wall is doing your cooling but then there's a core of air which contributes very little and passes though. The more space you have the more of these deadspots you get. This was evidence on the V1 ASICMiner Tube / Prisma which would waste a lot of their airflow.
legendary
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That's what I am gathering.
I like the fact that they stick with the same form factor, but feel they are getting thing's a little tight.
Who knows maybe having it that tight is best for cooling?
Maybe a new gen with a bit less power, less noise, but not as pricey as their latest home miner. Hmm

With the av7 launch, thing's are starting to get interesting Smiley
legendary
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dogiecoin.com
Thanks for another great guide.

Has anyone had luck with knocking the noise level down on these beasts.

My long term feedback to Bitmain was always about cooling and tbh they've already achieved near the best they can given their board and chip structure. I don't know how else you can improve it without - as NotFuzzyWarm - suggests, dismantling stuff.
newbie
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thank you for your reply. I talked to Bitmain and they said I should RMA the controller and The whole machine with the deffective hash board (not just the hash board as you would expect..)
Anyway there is no SD slot on the controller board, just the hole in the front cover (maybe for esthetic reasons... it looks really pretty though Smiley )
So back to China it is then! It's gonna be so much fun ( I just can't wait to deal again with customs and shipping etc )
Hope you guys have more luck with your machines.
Bye
legendary
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Evil beware: We have waffles!
Spreading the boards out and using a blower such as this http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/hvac/blowers/crossflow/crossflow-blower-14-wheel instead of fans is the only solution to noise that I can think of. Might also need to use a couple small 4-pin fans tied to the controller so it still sees fans.
legendary
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Thanks for another great guide.

Has anyone had luck with knocking the noise level down on these beasts?
I just ordered the latest 14th batch. and will be running it in an apartment with free power, so noise is somewhat a concern.
Additional quitter fans is possible, spreading the boards on in a bigger case maybe with more fans etc.

been searching around, having a heck of a time though.

Thank you
legendary
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dogiecoin.com
Hello! I've performed a FW upgrade and now I see the middle row (chain 7) but I've got an x under temp and still the hash rate there is 0.
Board is still dead and nothing really changed. Still proceed with RMA.


And another thing (becouse I am verry lucky) I've updated the others to the latest FW version and I cannot acces one of them... The upgrade went well, but I can't see it's IP and cannot connect to the web interface.
Have you tried holding down the reset button the controller? As long as the firmware update went fine, the S9 should hop back to DCHP as it was when it shipped.


Do you know if I can flash the antminer S9 from SD card?
Instructions for S2+ are here, although the file doesn't specifically mention the S9 its the right technique at least. If you can find an s9.img then those are the instructions you need.
newbie
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Hello! I've performed a FW upgrade and now I see the middle row (chain 7) but I've got an x under temp and still the hash rate there is 0.
??..

And another thing (becouse I am verry lucky) I've updated the others to the latest FW version and I cannot acces one of them...
The upgrade went well, but I can't see it's IP and cannot connect to the web interface.
Mining can be frustrating sometimes.
Do you know if I can flash the antminer S9 from SD card?
Thank you.
newbie
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thank you!
I'll try that Smiley
I'll let you know how it went
legendary
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dogiecoin.com
1. Unplug modules until you find the bad one.
2. Try that module on a different controller port (shift the white ribbon cable over)
3. If no luck, RMA the board with Bitmain as there's little we can do for this.
newbie
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Hello guys! I'm quite new to bitcoin mining (also don't mind the writing mistakes pls, English is not my first language). I've bought 4 pcs Antminer S9 and on one of them I have a frustrating problem, maybe you can help or maybe you have an ideea (other than hitting it with a baseball bat!   Smiley )
And they started mining like 2 days ago...
In the Miner status window under ASIC I only get 2 rows of "ooo... "
In the Kernel Log I get    "Chain[J7] has 0 asic"

and
 
"Test Patten on chain[5]: FAILED!
Test Patten on chain[6]: FAILED!
Test Patten on chain[7]: FAILED!"

P.S. I have started a ticket with Bitmain, but no answer yet.
I've rebooted, reset, hard reset, reflashed with latest software version

Thank you for any thoughts Cheesy


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Thanks a bunch:)
legendary
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Dogie, thanks for the quick reply.

But i sign into antpool with an email address. Ive tried logging in with the only other username that comes out from the antpool account, but it doesnt log on successfully. Do i use that username for 'username.worker'?

Yes use that username, mine is dogie.

so I can use dogie.anythingIwantherewhichisjustformyownrecordsofwhatminerisdoingwhat, or dogie.S9 its up to you
newbie
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Dogie, thanks for the quick reply.

But i sign into antpool with an email address. Ive tried logging in with the only other username that comes out from the antpool account, but it doesnt log on successfully. Do i use that username for 'username.worker'?
legendary
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Regarding the instruction to register, what is the 'username' in the 'username.worker'? As i understand it, 'worker' can be any name i choose, right?
Username is your antpool username you used to sign up on the site with. Worker can be anything.
newbie
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Hi Dogie,

Maiden post here:)

Anyway,

"Antpool Register!
Code:
Servers : stratum.antpool.com:3333
User    : username.worker or username_worker - auto creates workers!
Password: anypassword"

Regarding the instruction to register, what is the 'username' in the 'username.worker'? As i understand it, 'worker' can be any name i choose, right?

Thanks in advance:)
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There is NO Freedom without Privacy
Any possibility to upgrade the fans to quieter ones without losing cfm or compromising performance/cooling?

At stock speeds (of batch 1 anyway) the boards are pushing their absolute limit. With a moderate underclock I believe you could swap out the crazy loud fan for a 'normal' 120x35 which would bring the S9 back to S7 levels.

It is worth noting if you do this you technically have voided warranty:
  "a. Customer removes/replaces any components by himself without receiving permission from Bitmain first;"

Don't know chances of getting caught but if honest that would void it.  I personally would not risk it on a new S9.  But if you do like dogie said underclock, and also make sure to monitor heat after and see how it does.   During summer it can get hot some places.
I have no ventilation in my garage so summer mining has to be in the house until fall, which heat isn't a problem but the noise is so I was just hoping there might be a way around the noise. Thanks for the replies
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Any possibility to upgrade the fans to quieter ones without losing cfm or compromising performance/cooling?

At stock speeds (of batch 1 anyway) the boards are pushing their absolute limit. With a moderate underclock I believe you could swap out the crazy loud fan for a 'normal' 120x35 which would bring the S9 back to S7 levels.

It is worth noting if you do this you technically have voided warranty:
  "a. Customer removes/replaces any components by himself without receiving permission from Bitmain first;"

Don't know chances of getting caught but if honest that would void it.  I personally would not risk it on a new S9.  But if you do like dogie said underclock, and also make sure to monitor heat after and see how it does.   During summer it can get hot some places.
legendary
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Any possibility to upgrade the fans to quieter ones without losing cfm or compromising performance/cooling?

At stock speeds (of batch 1 anyway) the boards are pushing their absolute limit. With a moderate underclock I believe you could swap out the crazy loud fan for a 'normal' 120x35 which would bring the S9 back to S7 levels.
hero member
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There is NO Freedom without Privacy
Any possibility to upgrade the fans to quieter ones without losing cfm or compromising performance/cooling?
legendary
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I cant just set the miner to pools like Mining Rig Rentals or Nice Hash.
Is anyone having the same issue as me?

Make sure to upgrade to latest firmware: https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720160628032419599ebY2YSlj06DE

Original firmware has some bugs that were fixed in firmware updates.

There are 3 different files, what is the difference between them?
I have not found where is the changelog document. If you have it or someone I'll be glad to read it. Thanks

The difference is the frequency different batches used different frequencies.   You can tell in file name: s9-20160624-650M.tar.gz  So this one is for the 650 frequency.  One that uses this is Batch 1 I believe.

Look at Batch 7 - https://enshop.bitmain.com/productDetail.htm?pid=000201607061255410704Cf0TyV70656 you will see on spec - Default Frequency: 600M .  So you would want the 600 frequency firmware s9-20160624-600M.tar.gz .

So check batch on default frequency before selecting firmware.   As always be cautious during firmware updates don't restart during or other bad things.
hero member
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I cant just set the miner to pools like Mining Rig Rentals or Nice Hash.
Is anyone having the same issue as me?

Make sure to upgrade to latest firmware: https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720160628032419599ebY2YSlj06DE

Original firmware has some bugs that were fixed in firmware updates.

There are 3 different files, what is the difference between them?
I have not found where is the changelog document. If you have it or someone I'll be glad to read it. Thanks
sr. member
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I cant just set the miner to pools like Mining Rig Rentals or Nice Hash.
Is anyone having the same issue as me?

Make sure to upgrade to latest firmware: https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720160628032419599ebY2YSlj06DE

Original firmware has some bugs that were fixed in firmware updates.
hero member
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I cant just set the miner to pools like Mining Rig Rentals or Nice Hash.
Is anyone having the same issue as me?
legendary
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Updated title picture, flickr's 1024 generated image seemed to be weird.
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Contents:
0a) What to Expect
0b) What You Need
1) Powering
2) Cooling
3) Case
4) Configuration
5) Troubleshooting
6) Where to buy


0a) What to Expect (top)
Bitmain's AntMiner S9 represents a significant jump in efficiency from its predecessor, the S7. Hash density is 4x higher while efficiency increased 2.5x due to
the use of new 16nm BM1387 chips. 189 chips in power efficient string design are used across 3 mining boards, which are cooled by two loud, powerful 120mm fans.
The S9 is standalone does not require an external controller, but does not come with a power supply.

Hashing__________________________
Chips189x BM1387 16nm Gen5
Hashrate~13.75TH
Variable Hashrate?
Max Overclock~13.75TH
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Powering
Rated Voltage12V
Rated Current115A
Power Consumption1375W
PSU Included?
Mains Voltage-
Eco Modes?
110V 15A Suitable?
PCI-E Connectors?10

Cooling________________________
Max Ambient40C
Noise @ 25C75dba
Noise @ 35C77dba
Manual Fan Speed?
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Controller
Included?
Wireless?
DHCP? Stock?
Reset? Brick Proof?
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Safety
Fan Guards?
Enclosed PCBs?

 

 

      
 
      


0b) What You Need (top)
You will need a few accessories and a power supply to get started. I recommend buying Bitmain's 1600W PSU along with your S9 if possible.


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1) Powering (top)
S9's do not come with a power supply, and you will need a very high end computer PSU with 10xPCI-E 6 pin power connectors. Officially all 10 PCI-E
connectors are required, with three going to each of the three hashing boards and a further PCI-E direct to the controller. While you can use two smaller PSUs
to power one miner as long as you have them power separate hashing boards, it will still be  cheaper to buy Bitmain's 1600W PSU. It is important to note
that as a ~1400W miner it is NOT suitable for a standard US 110V 15A circuit and you should not attempt to use the miner. You can either have a qualified
electrician provide you with a 220V circuit or you can use two smaller smaller PSUs powered by different circuits.

We also need to tell the PSU to always be on, as there isn't a motherboard to do this. Cut a paperclip into a U and insert it into the green wire and either
black wire to the side of the green wire. Tape it up for safety. The power supply will now be controlled by its switch near the rear socket.

      


2) Cooling (top)
The S9 is self sufficient in cooling terms and utilises two high pressure 120*38mm fans to move air through the miner. The rear fan spins at up to 4200rpm
while the new front Delta Electronics QFR1212GHE fan spins at up to 6000rpm and generates a noise level of 77dba at 1m which is too loud for home mining.
You will need to underclock the miner if you want to seriously consider running these at home. The fan's RPM is automatically controlled by the software but
can be partially overridden for low temperature conditions or underclocking when noise levels are a priority.

Each mining chip has its own bonded extruded aluminium heatsinks both front and back, while the front heatsinks also being nickel coated. These are much
less sharp than the previous routed heatsinks and can be handled with care.

      




3) Case (top)
A single piece of extruded aluminium serves as the S9's case, similar to the ASICMiner Cube. Small inserts align hashing boards in place while end
brackets are screwed onto either end to keep them in place and allow for fan mounting. S9's are stackable when placed on their side due to interlocking
male and female slots designed into the outside of the case, although top side access is required for accessing the PCI-E ports. The customised controller
board is slotted into additional extruded aluminium housing which sits atop of the miner and held into place by notches.

A boxed S9 weighs 4.0kg and measures 380mm x 210mm x 220mm while the unit alone weighs 3.6kg and measures 350mm x 135mm x 158mm.

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4) Configuration (top)
The S9 is standalone and does not require an external controller.

Wiring:
  • Prepare the paperclip for the PSU's 24 pin connector if using a normal PSU.
  • Plug in the ten PCI-E cables to the miner.
  • Plug in an ethernet cable from the AntMiner to your router.

Configuration:
  • Power on the power supply using its switch at the back.
  • Make sure that your router's DHCP table is turned on. You can assume it is already on if you have a typical router.
  • Using a browser, navigate to your router and find the IP it has assigned the S9 and navigate to that IP.
  • Login using "root" as both the username and password.
  • Navigate to the page Status -> Miner Configuration. Enter your pool information in the below format.
  • Navigate to the page "Miner Status" to check mining has started.
Antpool Register!
Code:
Servers : stratum.antpool.com:3333
User    : username.worker or username_worker - auto creates workers!
Password: anypassword
GHash IO Register!
Code:
Servers : us1.ghash.io:3333
User    : username.worker  - auto creates workers!
Password: anypassword
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