How to Install, Use, and Overclock an AntMiner U1 Bitcoin ASIC Miner in Windows

[vnhyp0]

Why not just use bfgminer 3.10.0 supports ANTMiner.

Does it support Overclocking as well?  Thanks!

Yes, you can overclock by using the command "--set-device antminer:clock=x0781" where you set the hex value accordingly (x0781 = 1.6 GH/s, x0881 = 18 GH/s, x0881 = 2.0 GH/s, etc..). The guide from PaintShopPro6 explains in greater detail if needed.

[dizzydevil591]

I had the same problems a lot are having here and here was the solution I found that works so you can use antminers with bfgminer

just use the following command line...

\bfgminer.exe -S antminer:all --set-device antminer.freq=0781 -o POOL ADDRESS -u WORKERNAME -p WORKER PASSWORD

-S antminer:all --set-device antminer.freq=0781

is what allows bfgminer to see the antminers.

I have not tried overclocking but I assume you would change the 0781 to whatever your overclocking to.

[0rku5]

Hi,

bought today my first BitCoin Antminer. So I am totally a newbie to this and already did run into problems.

Did anybody test this on W8 64bit?

I installed the drivers however, it doesn't see the AntMiner; I get this:
http://s27.postimg.org/sg7rfsow3/CGMiner.jpg

I followed the steps and it seems fine.

I'm running a HP Workstation XW6200 with Windows 8 (not 8.1) 64bit.

I've got a Ubuntu laptop as well, just have to look into how to make this run on Linux, haven't found anything yet.


Thanks for any help.

[dmpotter]

Hi,

bought today my first BitCoin Antminer. So I am totally a newbie to this and already did run into problems.

Did anybody test this on W8 64bit?

I installed the drivers however, it doesn't see the AntMiner; I get this:


I followed the steps and it seems fine.

I'm running a HP Workstation XW6200 with Windows 8 (not 8.1) 64bit.

I've got a Ubuntu laptop as well, just have to look into how to make this run on Linux, haven't found anything yet.


Thanks for any help.

I use them on windows 8.1 pro, you may want to open your device manager, find the comm ports and delete them (make sure to view hidden).

[0rku5]

I use them on windows 8.1 pro, you may want to open your device manager, find the comm ports and delete them (make sure to view hidden).

Thanks dmpotter,

I deactivated the COM ports and it works 

http://s13.postimg.org/svsqowyfr/Com_Ports.jpg

[PaintShopPro6]

I use them on windows 8.1 pro, you may want to open your device manager, find the comm ports and delete them (make sure to view hidden).

Thanks dmpotter,

I deactivated the COM ports and it works  

Ahh, very interesting. Haven't seen this step. I wonder if this will solve some Win 7 64bit issues. A lot these problems stem from people switching from CGMiner to BFGminer, but skipping the step of reinstalling the CP210 driver. I wonder if, perhaps, reinstalling the CP210 driver is working for some by resetting the com ports during re-installation.

[Atomar]

Is it possible in bfgminer to do the "--set-device antminer.freq=4C01 " just for ONE U1 when I have 2 at the same USB hub ??
Reason is: I have 1 of 2 modified with the resistore change. So I would like to Change the Settings just for 1 of them and let the other run @2Gh/s.

[PaintShopPro6]

Is it possible in bfgminer to do the "--set-device antminer.freq=4C01 " just for ONE U1 when I have 2 at the same USB hub ??
Reason is: I have 1 of 2 modified with the resistore change. So I would like to Change the Settings just for 1 of them and let the other run @2Gh/s.

I believe this is possible with CGMiner -- I haven't done it, but I came across instructions in some documentation (seems like it was on the open source readme file?).

I can't find the settings for this in BFGMiner. I'll ask my partner to see if he knows.

CGMiner can be very painful though (with U1's) -- I sure hope there is a way to do this with BFGminer. Please report back if you figure it out.

[bitgoldencoin]

Hi Guys, I am very new to this so please be patient with me.

This antminer USB things... can I just plug into any old computer and start mining. Would I be able to use it on a lap top without compromising the laptop use by date

[bitgoldencoin]

Hi Guys, I am very new to this so please be patient with me.

This antminer USB things... can I just plug into any old computer and start mining. Would I be able to use it on a lap top without compromising the laptop use by date

Also, would I be able to use an antminer U1 to mine any altcoin?