[Setup & Troubleshoot] Bitmain AntMiner S1 180GH/S miner

[partyzombie]

OK, thank you @Palawan and Giletto. I think my error is in my mining configurations. I will try to find it.

Edit: Yep, got it all checked out. Just some typos due to a late night. Thanks again!

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[palawan]

OK, thank you @Palawan and Giletto. I think my error is in my mining configurations. I will try to find it.

Edit: Yep, got it all checked out. Just some typos due to a late night. Thanks again!

You're welcome.  Glad you got it working!

[mabipa125]

Hello, I need your help. I set the ip of the pc, but when I try to access the miner connects for a little and then tell me it can not connect.
What can I do?
thanks

[giletto]

Hello, I need your help. I set the ip of the pc, but when I try to access the miner connects for a little and then tell me it can not connect.
What can I do?
thanks

First you can explain your problem more exactly, then probably somebody can help you.

[flipNstack]

so ive gone through the setup process, seems everything was successful.

in miner setup, I entered a p2pool address for pool1, and used my bitcoin address as the worke1 name, with some password.

how does do I actually initiate the mining process?

[FlensGold]

so ive gone through the setup process, seems everything was successful.

in miner setup, I entered a p2pool address for pool1, and used my bitcoin address as the worke1 name, with some password.

how does do I actually initiate the mining process?

Did you setup the address correct?
You have to enter it like this "stratum+tcp://uk1.ghash.io:3333". First I only entered "uk1.ghash.io:3333" and was wondering why it did not start...

[flipNstack]

so ive gone through the setup process, seems everything was successful.

in miner setup, I entered a p2pool address for pool1, and used my bitcoin address as the worke1 name, with some password.

how does do I actually initiate the mining process?

Did you setup the address correct?
You have to enter it like this "stratum+tcp://uk1.ghash.io:3333". First I only entered "uk1.ghash.io:3333" and was wondering why it did not start...

i entered their reported bitcoin address as they have it written lol  >>>>  http://p2pool.org:9332  so this should be entered as >>>   stratum+tcp://p2pool.org:9332 
no http?

[FlensGold]

so ive gone through the setup process, seems everything was successful.

in miner setup, I entered a p2pool address for pool1, and used my bitcoin address as the worke1 name, with some password.

how does do I actually initiate the mining process?

Did you setup the address correct?
You have to enter it like this "stratum+tcp://uk1.ghash.io:3333". First I only entered "uk1.ghash.io:3333" and was wondering why it did not start...

i entered their reported bitcoin address as they have it written lol  >>>>  http://p2pool.org:9332  so this should be entered as >>>   stratum+tcp://p2pool.org:9332 
no http?

If you pool is p2pool.org this might be ok. For ghash.io I had to set it as descibed. I think it depends on how your pool works.
In any case you have to push "Save & Apply" after changing the information.

[flipNstack]

so ive gone through the setup process, seems everything was successful.

in miner setup, I entered a p2pool address for pool1, and used my bitcoin address as the worke1 name, with some password.

how does do I actually initiate the mining process?

Did you setup the address correct?
You have to enter it like this "stratum+tcp://uk1.ghash.io:3333". First I only entered "uk1.ghash.io:3333" and was wondering why it did not start...

i entered their reported bitcoin address as they have it written lol  >>>>  http://p2pool.org:9332  so this should be entered as >>>   stratum+tcp://p2pool.org:9332 
no http?

If you pool is p2pool.org this might be ok. For ghash.io I had to set it as descibed. I think it depends on how your pool works.
In any case you have to push "Save & Apply" after changing the information.

i do push save and apply but the round processing thing keeps turning nonstop after pressing save and apply. And system log resports bad address.  so any suggestions on how this pool address should be entered?

[FlensGold]

so ive gone through the setup process, seems everything was successful.

in miner setup, I entered a p2pool address for pool1, and used my bitcoin address as the worke1 name, with some password.

how does do I actually initiate the mining process?

Did you setup the address correct?
You have to enter it like this "stratum+tcp://uk1.ghash.io:3333". First I only entered "uk1.ghash.io:3333" and was wondering why it did not start...

i entered their reported bitcoin address as they have it written lol  >>>>  http://p2pool.org:9332  so this should be entered as >>>   stratum+tcp://p2pool.org:9332 
no http?

If you pool is p2pool.org this might be ok. For ghash.io I had to set it as descibed. I think it depends on how your pool works.
In any case you have to push "Save & Apply" after changing the information.

i do push save and apply but the round processing thing keeps turning nonstop after pressing save and apply. And system log resports bad address.  so any suggestions on how this pool address should be entered?

Did you test Network -> Diagnostics -> Ping?
Did that work?

[s1lverbox]

Cyper, I thought the cx600m had 2 pci-e connectors?

Does it use a split pci-e connector? I think I ordered the wrong PSU =/

Would using this cable on the peripheral port work?
http://www.corsair.com/us/parts/psu-parts/type-3-sleeved-black-pci-e-cable.html

Im using cx500 and they have 2 pci-e connectors.

[mstang83]

Just got an S1 in today and hooked up. I have a section of ASIC status all xxxxxxxx and only running 156 Gh/s(avg).  I switched the PCI-e cables around and still the same. Upon further inspection I noted that the RF led is not a steady flashing rate on one of the blades.  Only flashes a couple times every other second or so. Definitely not behaving like the RF led on the other blade. Anything I can take a look at?

[Biffa]

Just got an S1 in today and hooked up. I have a section of ASIC status all xxxxxxxx and only running 156 Gh/s(avg).  I switched the PCI-e cables around and still the same. Upon further inspection I noted that the RF led is not a steady flashing rate on one of the blades.  Only flashes a couple times every other second or so. Definitely not behaving like the RF led on the other blade. Anything I can take a look at?

Tried a different power supply?

[Biffa]

Cyper, I thought the cx600m had 2 pci-e connectors?

Does it use a split pci-e connector? I think I ordered the wrong PSU =/

Would using this cable on the peripheral port work?
http://www.corsair.com/us/parts/psu-parts/type-3-sleeved-black-pci-e-cable.html

Im using cx500 and they have 2 pci-e connectors.

Yes but off one cable, I think thats what people are worried about.

[mstang83]

Just got an S1 in today and hooked up. I have a section of ASIC status all xxxxxxxx and only running 156 Gh/s(avg).  I switched the PCI-e cables around and still the same. Upon further inspection I noted that the RF led is not a steady flashing rate on one of the blades.  Only flashes a couple times every other second or so. Definitely not behaving like the RF led on the other blade. Anything I can take a look at?

Tried a different power supply?

Hmm, I'll definately try that as process of elimination. But it's on a brand new Thermaltake 850W and each blade is on its own separate PCIe cable/plug. I have another power supply of the same make/model I can try that is running a different rig.

If anyone has further suggestions let me know. Any ideas, Sushi?

[Easy2Mine]

Mstang83, are you using the builtin wi-fi?

[ozman911]

Got my second AntMiner in today.   Gotta say im not as impressed with this one.  First thing I noticed was the thermal paste oozing out of the screws, a lot of it.  Next was the fan. As soon as I plugged in the AntMiner the fan wasn't working and was giving off a burning smell.  Ok, replace the fan and move on.  Once fired up the I programmed it with no problems and set to mining.  Then I noticed the green light on the left was flashing considerably slower than the one on the right.  Checked the hash rates and sure enough 115 gh/z  Of the 4 "sets" of chips on that side. 1 is working.  The other 3 either have all x's or all but 1 or 2.  Those chips are not even getting hot.  Any ideas?

[sahkan]

Got my second AntMiner in today.   Gotta say im not as impressed with this one.  First thing I noticed was the thermal paste oozing out of the screws, a lot of it.  Next was the fan. As soon as I plugged in the AntMiner the fan wasn't working and was giving off a burning smell.  Ok, replace the fan and move on.  Once fired up the I programmed it with no problems and set to mining.  Then I noticed the green light on the left was flashing considerably slower than the one on the right.  Checked the hash rates and sure enough 115 gh/z  Of the 4 "sets" of chips on that side. 1 is working.  The other 3 either have all x's or all but 1 or 2.  Those chips are not even getting hot.  Any ideas?

Usually x's mean not enough power to the chips. What PSU are you using?

[klondike_bar]

Got my second AntMiner in today.   Gotta say im not as impressed with this one.  First thing I noticed was the thermal paste oozing out of the screws, a lot of it.  Next was the fan. As soon as I plugged in the AntMiner the fan wasn't working and was giving off a burning smell.  Ok, replace the fan and move on.  Once fired up the I programmed it with no problems and set to mining.  Then I noticed the green light on the left was flashing considerably slower than the one on the right.  Checked the hash rates and sure enough 115 gh/z  Of the 4 "sets" of chips on that side. 1 is working.  The other 3 either have all x's or all but 1 or 2.  Those chips are not even getting hot.  Any ideas?

the thermal paste is a definite issue of theirs - I agree. use a few q-tips and 99% rubbing alcohol and it cleans away like new

The fan on some of the new ones won't click on until the miner begins to hash. My assumption is they changed fan model and it requires a slightly higher minimum speed voltage to start. At least 1 of my recent antminers did that - I didnt pay close attention to the others though.

whats your power supply? that's a symptom of not getting enough 12V power to the board and can happen if you have less than a 550W rating on a single 12V rail. Otherwise, rebooting the miner (with a 2-minute cooldown time) should get the chips running again

[ozman911]

Got my second AntMiner in today.   Gotta say im not as impressed with this one.  First thing I noticed was the thermal paste oozing out of the screws, a lot of it.  Next was the fan. As soon as I plugged in the AntMiner the fan wasn't working and was giving off a burning smell.  Ok, replace the fan and move on.  Once fired up the I programmed it with no problems and set to mining.  Then I noticed the green light on the left was flashing considerably slower than the one on the right.  Checked the hash rates and sure enough 115 gh/z  Of the 4 "sets" of chips on that side. 1 is working.  The other 3 either have all x's or all but 1 or 2.  Those chips are not even getting hot.  Any ideas?

the thermal paste is a definite issue of theirs - I agree. use a few q-tips and 99% rubbing alcohol and it cleans away like new

The fan on some of the new ones won't click on until the miner begins to hash. My assumption is they changed fan model and it requires a slightly higher minimum speed voltage to start. At least 1 of my recent antminers did that - I didnt pay close attention to the others though.

whats your power supply? that's a symptom of not getting enough 12V power to the board and can happen if you have less than a 550W rating on a single 12V rail. Otherwise, rebooting the miner (with a 2-minute cooldown time) should get the chips running again

Im Running a 850w Seasonic X-Series.  The fan didn't even try to spin up and smelled like an electrical fire as soon as the machine powered on.  I replaced it with a new 120mm fan from my stock.  I got all the thermal past cleaned up.. That is some really runny thermal past.  I will give the cooldown idea a shot. I did some testing with my fluke and found that the volt regulator on the middle to has power but is not outputting voltage on the other side.  The fact that the last bank of chips is working at least give me a good reference.