How to use ASICMiner Block Erupters with CGMiner on Windows 7

[ScaryHash]

Hey guys, thanks a bunch !!

Much props for the instructions. Got it running after a little fiddling.

 

Update.

3.2.0 does not work, neither does 3.2.2. Same exact bat file instructions.

3.1.1 works even on high speed blue USB 3.0 ports (tried on a different computer), or regular 2.0 ports.

More updates as I screw with this stuff some more. It does get hot. I just have it sitting on a single usb extension cable lying sideways on the top fan exhaust. Seems to work quite well.

[movellan]

you're correct, it was listed under ports.

when i double click cgminer nogpu this is what im seeing

http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/tommybstring/media/shot1_zpsbce4d3f3.jpg.html

this is my first mining attempt, many thks

You're using cgminer 3.2.1.  It doesn't work with the UART driver (it's what makes it show up as a COM port).  Use 3.1.1 and you should be fine.

If you want to use 3.2.1, you'll have to uninstall the UART driver.  Rumor has it this doesn't work properly if you have it plugged into a USB 3.0 port.  I haven't tried it yet, took too long for me to recover from trying 3.2.0.

M

Just hoping for a quick clarification:  By USB 3.0 port do you mean on the computer or where the miner is physically connected.  I guess what I'm wondering is if the miners being plugged into a USB 3.0 hub but the hub being plugged into a 2.0 port on the computer makes a difference or if any USB 3.0 connection in the chain is enough to mess it up.

I'm running on 3.1.1 right now, but would love to try 3.2.1 to see if it does reduce the number of HW errors as some have reported.  But I don't want to generate unnecessary problems for myself if it is already known not to work.

I had  a usb 3.0 4 port plugged into usb 2.0 slot and 3.2.1 worked in linux just fine.  I kept getting zombied devices when I assume they would normally get a hardware error.  The beauty of 3.2.1 was the miner would go offline then comeback as a different usb miner and start hashing away until the next error but my screen would fill up with zombies.  And because of all the zombies going on my hashrate was lower.  I am sticking with 3.1.1 for the higher hashrate and I think it just looks better without 15 zombies not hashing away.

Naelr

I get the zombie generation on 3.2.1 also, and it crashes shortly after startup. Have you heard of any updates/fixes?

[-ck]

3.2.2?

[joae1975]

3.2.2?

i got it working with 3.1.1 using cgminer-nogpu

[movellan]

3.2.2?

Thanks for the heads-up. No more zombies. While on the subject, F-secure flags both executables as trojans. This has been since I started with 3.1.1.1.  I added both the directory and files to the exclusion list, but after an hour or so running time F-secure will try to clean the files, ends up putting them in the quarantine list and the machine hangs and needs a cold-boot to get going again.  Any ideas? Thanks.

[ScaryHash]

3.2.2?

Thanks for the heads-up. No more zombies. While on the subject, F-secure flags both executables as trojans. This has been since I started with 3.1.1.1.  I added both the directory and files to the exclusion list, but after an hour or so running time F-secure will try to clean the files, ends up putting them in the quarantine list and the machine hangs and needs a cold-boot to get going again.  Any ideas? Thanks.

Does the same thing on mine. cgminer and cgminer no gpu are flagged as trojans, why I have no idea. I just go to the quarantine list and hit restore, it puts them right back.

One of those things I guess.

[movellan]

3.2.2?

i got it working with 3.1.1 using cgminer-nogpu

Thanks again for you help earlier via PM. Newest ver is 3.2.2 and it's working fine now. Command string is

Code:

cgminer-nogpu.exe -o stratum+tcp://stratum.mining.eligius.st:3334 -u <address here> -p x

Just insert your own miner string. You have to uninstall the CP210x_VCP_Windows COM drivers installed for 3.1.1.1 to get 3.2.2.2 to recognize the erupters as AMU units. The Zadig drivers remain. I had to reboot and power-cycle the USB hub for the AMU's to be recognized.

[movellan]

3.2.2?

Thanks for the heads-up. No more zombies. While on the subject, F-secure flags both executables as trojans. This has been since I started with 3.1.1.1.  I added both the directory and files to the exclusion list, but after an hour or so running time F-secure will try to clean the files, ends up putting them in the quarantine list and the machine hangs and needs a cold-boot to get going again.  Any ideas? Thanks.

Does the same thing on mine. cgminer and cgminer no gpu are flagged as trojans, why I have no idea. I just go to the quarantine list and hit restore, it puts them right back.

One of those things I guess.

I unchecked the "handle harmful files automatically" box and it hasn't popped up again yet.

[joae1975]

Code:

C:\Users\XYZ\Desktop\cgminer-3.1.1-windows\cgminer-nogpu.exe -o http://rr.btcmp.com:8332 -u XXXXX -p YYYYY --icarus-options 115200:1:1 --icarus-timing 3.0=100 -S \\.\COM3 -S \\.\COM4 -S \\.\COM5 -S \\.\COM6 -S \\.\COM7 -S \\.\COM8

This is my command for 6 miners

[ks3rv3rg]

Windows 8
CGminer 3.2.2

cgminer.exe -O USER:PASS -o stratum.triplemining.com:3334 --gpu-powertune 20 --gpu-fan 100 --gpu-engine 1111,1111,1000 --gpu-memclock 1005,1005,900

With this .bat CGminer opens and Runs all three gpus 7950s, as well as recognizes my block erupter.  I have the BE in a USB 3.0 slot and its mining consistently at 333mh/s~.

I followed the instructions in the OP and everything worked perfectly.

Very informative, Thank you.

*edit:  Also, as you can see by my bat config I did not need to include and special settings for the Block Erupter.  I just installed the two drivers, restarted my computer and CGminer 3.2.2 recognized the card.

[movellan]

When I received my erupters, I tried using CGminer 3.1.1.1 and 3.2.1. Trying various configs with each version always resulted in machine seizure, sometimes in as little as 20 min and sometimes after 5-6 hours.

I gave up and switched to bfgminer 3.1.0 and no crashes, thank you! However during my attempts to get cgminer working, I had tried uninstalling and re-installing the SiLabs VCP driver several times. Each time the COM port numbers advanced till now I'm up to COM14--> onward. Is there any way to remove all the extra COM ports and get back to COM3 --> onward? TIA.

[mdude77]

When I received my erupters, I tried using CGminer 3.1.1.1 and 3.2.1. Trying various configs with each version always resulted in machine seizure, sometimes in as little as 20 min and sometimes after 5-6 hours.

I gave up and switched to bfgminer 3.1.0 and no crashes, thank you! However during my attempts to get cgminer working, I had tried uninstalling and re-installing the SiLabs VCP driver several times. Each time the COM port numbers advanced till now I'm up to COM14--> onward. Is there any way to remove all the extra COM ports and get back to COM3 --> onward? TIA.

I had that problem as well.  You can manually renumber them in device manager, somewhere under advanced settings.

M

[movellan]

When I received my erupters, I tried using CGminer 3.1.1.1 and 3.2.1. Trying various configs with each version always resulted in machine seizure, sometimes in as little as 20 min and sometimes after 5-6 hours.

I gave up and switched to bfgminer 3.1.0 and no crashes, thank you! However during my attempts to get cgminer working, I had tried uninstalling and re-installing the SiLabs VCP driver several times. Each time the COM port numbers advanced till now I'm up to COM14--> onward. Is there any way to remove all the extra COM ports and get back to COM3 --> onward? TIA.

I had that problem as well.  You can manually renumber them in device manager, somewhere under advanced settings.

M

Thanks, worked like a charm. BTW, did you ever have an luck with a command line string for Bytecoin solo mining?

[mdude77]

When I received my erupters, I tried using CGminer 3.1.1.1 and 3.2.1. Trying various configs with each version always resulted in machine seizure, sometimes in as little as 20 min and sometimes after 5-6 hours.

I gave up and switched to bfgminer 3.1.0 and no crashes, thank you! However during my attempts to get cgminer working, I had tried uninstalling and re-installing the SiLabs VCP driver several times. Each time the COM port numbers advanced till now I'm up to COM14--> onward. Is there any way to remove all the extra COM ports and get back to COM3 --> onward? TIA.

I had that problem as well.  You can manually renumber them in device manager, somewhere under advanced settings.

M

Thanks, worked like a charm. BTW, did you ever have an luck with a command line string for Bytecoin solo mining?

I don't know what Bytecoin is.. so I'd say no.

M

[jcpham]

http://jcph.am/2013/06/24/usb-erupter-tutorial/

long time cgminer user. bfgminer was easier.

[FiatKiller]

I did notice the com port numbers changing on reboot. After reinstalling the WINUSB driver with zadig globally, I got cg 3.2.2 to work. Also, 3.2.3 is out today. May work even better, but I'm not stopping cg to find out! lol

[ppumkin]

Hello guys. I tried setting these guys up on Ubuntu and Windows.

On Ubuntu  (headless console only) there is no driver install required and usgin cgminer 3.2.+ I am supposed to be able to use cgminer without any settings (com ports, icarus-options) 
cgminer starts up and detects all the eropters.. but it seems highlty unstable. the hashing is all over the place and they get sick very often. I have them plugged into a USB 2.0 powered HUB and direct into the MB USB ports. neither one has a stable megahash. How can I fix this? I really want to use Ubuntu as this pc runs 24/7.

SO I went over to windows that has an onboard USB2.0 and USB3.0 - and plugged 1 into each. SO i got 2. I downloaded the zadig utility. It shows the 2 erupters.I press install driver.... failed (other)
They show up as cp2102 USB To uart Bridge adapter? and when i select one from the list it shows the driver as NONE.

I can run cgminer 3.3 nogpu and it says it found the device but it needs the winusb drivers to work.

It seems like I am the only person in the whole world that cannot get any of this stuff to work.

[FiatKiller]

Did you try a reboot? Also, make sure it says WinUSB on the box above install and that you have the proper device chosen. It will do them all as a group.

[PeZ]

I am still using cgminer 3.1.1 with Angstrom Linux. It has been very stable. People have been having problems with the newer versions.

[Quantus]

Dose every one have to fight with these things? I thought all the bugs were worked out and that most people could just plug um in? Dose the latest Cg-miner detect the new erupters?