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

[Darthswan]

Good Evening,

I just received my miner today.  YEAHHHHH.  Now the set up part is killing me.  Cgminer keeps getting hung up.  I have tried to the troubleshoot, but I still see trouble.  Assistance please.

When I go through the process of hooking up my miner, ethernet, to my computer, and change the IP address.  I cannot access the miner.  Any thoughts?

Follow all the instructions at the beginning of this thread.

I did.  When I connect my miner to my laptop, after the configuration, and attempt to log in, I get a black screen and then no connection.

Did you do this step?

If you are using the Microsoft Windows 7, here is the step by step process to configure your AntMiner.

Start Button  >>  Control Panel  >>  Network and Internet (View network status and tasks)  >>  Change adapter setting (Left side of the screen)  >>  Local Area Connection (Double Click)  >> Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then Click on “Properties”  >>  Select Use the following IP address:

Please look at near the cooling fan on the AntMiner.  You’ll find a white sticker with an IP address printed on it.  (Example: 192.168.2.125)

Set your computer's IP address to the following:

IP Address: 192.168.2.254
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.2.1

For the DNS Setting:  Select “Obtain DNS server address automatically

You should do a reboot after doing this.

I did change the ip address.  I did reboot.  When I put in the miner address, i get a "LuCI - LUA Configuration Interface" message.  The message stays on the screen for a couple of seconds, then "ie says page cannot be displayed"

If your getting the message then your hitting the server on the miner...the miner is just not responding.

Which web browser are you using and what are the settings.

Another thing is that you need to change your comp back to dynamic ip address settings.

I am using the latest IE.  I did change the computer back.  Now when it is hooked up to the router, I have no problem logging in.

Ok but cgminer is not working.

Your not mining through a proxy are you?

When I hook up to the router and log into the miner.  this is the error

Wed Jan 15 20:25:27 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: bad address '3.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
Wed Jan 15 20:25:27 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: could not resolve peer 3.openwrt.pool.ntp.org, skipping
Wed Jan 15 20:25:57 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: bad address '2.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
Wed Jan 15 20:25:57 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: could not resolve peer 2.openwrt.pool.ntp.org, skipping
Wed Jan 15 20:26:27 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: bad address '1.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
Wed Jan 15 20:26:27 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: could not resolve peer 1.openwrt.pool.ntp.org, skipping
Wed Jan 15 20:26:57 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: bad address '0.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
Wed Jan 15 20:26:57 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: could not resolve peer 0.openwrt.pool.ntp.org, skipping
Wed Jan 15 20:27:01 2014 cron.info crond[576]: crond: USER root pid 3633 cmd /usr/bin/cgminer-monitor
Wed Jan 15 20:27:03 2014 daemon.info sysinit: Alarm clock

Until the reset the bitminter pool was being used.  Now I have to go back and put the information back in.

[klondike_bar]

It's probably going to be a pain in the ass, but the easiest way to do this is to connect the miner to the router via ethernet cable, login to the router on your computer, get the ip address from the router, and put the ip address into your browser.

Can you log into the miner that way?

When the miner is hooked up to the router, I have no problem logging in, through the browser.  I have all of my settings, but then I get this error:   

Wed Jan 15 20:25:27 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: bad address '3.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
Wed Jan 15 20:25:27 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: could not resolve peer 3.openwrt.pool.ntp.org, skipping
Wed Jan 15 20:25:57 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: bad address '2.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
Wed Jan 15 20:25:57 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: could not resolve peer 2.openwrt.pool.ntp.org, skipping
Wed Jan 15 20:26:27 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: bad address '1.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
Wed Jan 15 20:26:27 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: could not resolve peer 1.openwrt.pool.ntp.org, skipping
Wed Jan 15 20:26:57 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: bad address '0.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
Wed Jan 15 20:26:57 2014 daemon.info sysinit: ntpd: could not resolve peer 0.openwrt.pool.ntp.org, skipping
Wed Jan 15 20:27:01 2014 cron.info crond[576]: crond: USER root pid 3633 cmd /usr/bin/cgminer-monitor
Wed Jan 15 20:27:03 2014 daemon.info sysinit: Alarm clock

I went to the troubleshoot and attempted to use those 4 addresses.   I still get those errors. 

When it is hooked up to the computer, it gives that previous error, when i put the miner address in the browser.  Black screen and those letters.

set the DNS to 8.8.8.8

this should be emphasised in the how-to, as it seems to be mandatory rather than optional

[Darthswan]

I want to thank everyone who assisted.  I give a huge shout to Greaterninja.  2 wire and their double firewall.  I would not have figured that one out.  I'm up and mining.

[bclcjunkie]

what's the clockrate of those 3 ants? also did you distribute the load or just plugged into vga ports on that psu?

I have plenty of ants running 3x to a Corsair HX1050 very reliably with cool cables, pulls ~1000w at the wall.
Also running 3x to the EVGA 1300w g2, ~975w at the wall to 985w at the wall.
2x to RM850 - 760w at the wall
2x AX860i - 740w at the wall
2x AX 760i - 760w at the wall
1x CX750 - 455w at the wall to 435w at the wall

Hope this helps people.

[baxyn]

Did you power cycle the miner after you pressed the reset button?

Yes, three times already, waiting even several minutes before switching on again. Ping to 192.168.1.99 says, host is not available.
I managed to see control panel of the miner twice. It was during first several seconds after turning the miner (connected directly to laptop with Ethernet cable). However, I did not finish changing the pool address etc.

easiest way:
1) connect your computer and the antminer with an ethernet cable
2) set your pc's ipv4 settings to an address  192.168.2.1
3) you should now be able to scan for and/or go to the antminer's ip address, change the settings on it for 192.168.1.XXX, reboot, and reconnect everything the way it was before

I think I have diagnosed my problem (but do not have solution).
I connect the laptop with antminer with Ethernet cable directly. Set up a computer:
IP Address: 192.168.2.254
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.2.1
Antminer's ID is from the sticker: 192.168.2.085. So after turning antminer on, I put 192.168.2.85 to the address bar of the browser. Then, I can see Luci for several seconds (log in with root/root). Just only to see some basic things there (like the pool addresses of the person who used it before me), because there is no enough time to do anything more (like switch the miner to my pool). Why?
I noticed that every time the ant's fan starts working, the connection between computer and the miner disappears (computer says, the network cable is unplugged - although it is not true ).
I use Silentium Deus G1 600W 80BR (it was advised to me here in PM; the previous PSU I bought had too little yellow lines). I crossed the cables on 24-pin (i.e. green with black) connection correctly. Connect PSU with miner using 2 separate 6-pin cables (yellow to yellow, black to black). (I have tried to use one cable (Y-style), but without any changes to my situation). I did not have cut the cables, because there were convenient 6-pin sockets in the antminer.
The miner is cold (normal room temperature). I even checked what happens if I disconnect ant's fan from the board - nothing changed (I still could not get access to Luci). When the fan stops, then the connection restores for a few moments, until it starts working again. When I powered only one blade (the one with LAN socket) I could see LuCI for about 2 minutes (until fan started working again).
Thus, I suppose there is problem with powering my miner. Hence, I think about two options:
a) sell antminer to sb (in Warsaw - any offers?)
b) buy another PSU.
How do you think?

[jarkkom]

Thus, I suppose there is problem with powering my miner. Hence, I think about two options:
a) sell antminer to sb (in Warsaw - any offers?)
b) buy another PSU.
How do you think?

Did you try to run just one blade at the time?

[giletto]

I think about two options:
a) sell antminer to sb (in Warsaw - any offers?)
b) buy another PSU.
How do you think?

Option 3: Plug a computer drive like CD/DVD or HD to a free wire. Your problem is, that the psu found to much watt suck at the PCI-E wire and turn off. With use a drive it shall work properly.

[klondike_bar]

I think about two options:
a) sell antminer to sb (in Warsaw - any offers?)
b) buy another PSU.
How do you think?

Option 3: Plug a computer drive like CD/DVD or HD to a free wire. Your problem is, that the psu found to much watt suck at the PCI-E wire and turn off. With use a drive it shall work properly.

if this works, your PSU is severely outdated. every PSU ive used recently is fine with providing 12V current only, as long as you follow the labels for how many watts and rails there are for the 12V signal

[giletto]

This work even with new PSU, if they have 600 or 650 Watt, but PCI-E is a single rail with a split to connect 2 PCI-E.

[Share2Care]

Good Afternoon All.

I received my first Antzilla today and plugged all in and everything was running sweet. Now I have a flashing red light next to where the IP address sticker is located and no out put in terms of Ghash. I can still connect via Ethernet.

Any suggestions? Please help!  

Thanks

[Easy2Mine]

They are hard to setup if you have routers and extenders all over the place.
I don't know your setup.
I used a Sitecom wlx-2001 Wifi range Extender to set them up, it didn't work well, it keep disconnected every 10 minutes.
I now switch Jupiters to the Wifi Extender and the Antminers directly to the router via cable, ploblem solved.

Try direct connect them to the router with cables.
They all come with a fixed ip that is labelled above the intake fan (you can change that), if you direct connect them to the router, the router have no problem assigning them with the right IP.

[Easy2Mine]

If you don't know how to set it up you can ask someone to set it up for you via TeamViewer.
Sushi is providing that kind of service.

[Darthswan]

If you don't know how to set it up you can ask someone to set it up for you via TeamViewer.
Sushi is providing that kind of service.

Agreed.

[baxyn]

Thus, I suppose there is problem with powering my miner. Hence, I think about two options:
a) sell antminer to sb (in Warsaw - any offers?)
b) buy another PSU.
How do you think?

Did you try to run just one blade at the time?

Yes, I tried. If I run the one which is by the LAN socket, then the miner (LuCI) works ok for about 2 minutes. If I use only the second blade, then nothing works.

[baxyn]

I think about two options:
a) sell antminer to sb (in Warsaw - any offers?)
b) buy another PSU.
How do you think?

Option 3: Plug a computer drive like CD/DVD or HD to a free wire. Your problem is, that the psu found to much watt suck at the PCI-E wire and turn off. With use a drive it shall work properly.

if this works, your PSU is severely outdated. every PSU ive used recently is fine with providing 12V current only, as long as you follow the labels for how many watts and rails there are for the 12V signal

It is a new PSU, it entered the market about 1,5 years ago. It has +12A with 26A, up to 552W on +12V.

[BotwinBG]

Do these numbers look strange to anyone? What's up with the found blocks...I am mining at eligius and btcguild with this unit.

[baxyn]

I think about two options:
a) sell antminer to sb (in Warsaw - any offers?)
b) buy another PSU.
How do you think?

Option 3: Plug a computer drive like CD/DVD or HD to a free wire. Your problem is, that the psu found to much watt suck at the PCI-E wire and turn off. With use a drive it shall work properly.

I plugged HDD to a free wire. It helped, but temporary. The Ethernet connection was alive for 2,5 minutes (highest score so far) and then, again, "Ethernet cable is unplagged" when antminer's fan started working (PSU's fan worked normally each time so far). I plugged also a CD/DVD, but this did not help.
Thus, I give up, at least with this PSU (if this is a problem - maybe the miner, and not PSU, kills the connection?).

[Easy2Mine]

I think about two options:
a) sell antminer to sb (in Warsaw - any offers?)
b) buy another PSU.
How do you think?

Option 3: Plug a computer drive like CD/DVD or HD to a free wire. Your problem is, that the psu found to much watt suck at the PCI-E wire and turn off. With use a drive it shall work properly.

I plugged HDD to a free wire. It helped, but temporary. The Ethernet connection was alive for 2,5 minutes (highest score so far) and then, again, "Ethernet cable is unplagged" when antminer's fan started working (PSU's fan worked normally each time so far). I plugged also a CD/DVD, but this did not help.
Thus, I give up, at least with this PSU (if this is a problem - maybe the miner, and not PSU, kills the connection?).

Did your pool record how many shares you have solved?
If not, then you never managed to setup the Antminer properly.
My advice is read Sushi's setup again and again till you really sure what to do with the internet setup.
If you can't solve the problem, ask someone via TeamViewer to set it up for you.
Sushi provide this service.

[baxyn]

I think about two options:
a) sell antminer to sb (in Warsaw - any offers?)
b) buy another PSU.
How do you think?

Option 3: Plug a computer drive like CD/DVD or HD to a free wire. Your problem is, that the psu found to much watt suck at the PCI-E wire and turn off. With use a drive it shall work properly.

I plugged HDD to a free wire. It helped, but temporary. The Ethernet connection was alive for 2,5 minutes (highest score so far) and then, again, "Ethernet cable is unplagged" when antminer's fan started working (PSU's fan worked normally each time so far). I plugged also a CD/DVD, but this did not help.
Thus, I give up, at least with this PSU (if this is a problem - maybe the miner, and not PSU, kills the connection?).

Did your pool record how many shares you have solved?
If not, then you never managed to setup the Antminer properly.
My advice is read Sushi's setup again and again till you really sure what to do with the internet setup.
If you can't solve the problem, ask someone via TeamViewer to set it up for you.
Sushi provide this service.

I did not start mining yet, while antminer keeps shutting down. I checked the instruction again (several times - I have spent over 20 hours working on this problem so far). Besides, there was inconsistency between the pictures in terms of the number of black Pin on the PSU’s 24pin motherboard power cable: on one picture it is no 15, on the second no. 17, but it should not matter. Probably nobody notice that already, but I have read the instructions carefully.

The problems starts earlier, with the sentence: "Open a web browser and type the IP address printed on the sticker above the cooling fan on the AntMiner. (Example: 192.168.2.102)" Frequently it is impossible to log into the control panel or only for a short period (the longer the PSU/miner was turned on, the more time is required to cool the miner down (probably) and to have longer computer-miner connection).

Troubleshooting no. 3 says, that if I disconnect all the cables from blade 2 and antminer is working, then the problem is not with antminer, but with PSU. But, antminer with 1st blade only is not working (or actually it works for about 1 minute only).

It is difficult to change something in control panel of the miner (LuCI), because there is not enough time to do this. The connection between computer and the miner shuts down, if I am lucky, after 2 minutes, but usually after a few seconds. I have set up my pool already, but it is a little bit ridiculous to play such a game with time: who is faster - me with typing or antminer with shutting down. Thus, Sushi through TimeViewer would not probably be helpful.
Anyway, thank you all for the help.

[Easy2Mine]

What brand of PSU?
Did u connect the miner directly with a cable to your router?
You hear clicking sounds coming out of the miner?
Did you jumpstart the PSU at the right way?