ANTMINER S3+ Discussion and Support Thread

[FlensGold]

He said he had a firmware from december when he received it, but after having trouble with it he downgraded to a firmware from July.
WTF?!? I thought that S3+ support started in firmware from August? I am afraid this might be the problem....
Is there a chance to resurrect it?

I think you can fix it via the serial header on the controller board but it is not an easy task. I have never done it so I would suggest Googling for the info.

That was not the answer I was hoping for ;-)

If anyone has an idea or a kind of HowTo to do this, I would appreciate it, thanks!

[pekatete]

He said he had a firmware from december when he received it, but after having trouble with it he downgraded to a firmware from July.
WTF?!? I thought that S3+ support started in firmware from August? I am afraid this might be the problem....
Is there a chance to resurrect it?

I think you can fix it via the serial header on the controller board but it is not an easy task. I have never done it so I would suggest Googling for the info.

That was not the answer I was hoping for ;-)

If anyone has an idea or a kind of HowTo to do this, I would appreciate it, thanks!

Serial unbricking of the S3 control board

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=889206.msg9902302#msg9902302

[visdude]

Anyone who does not have the 10/24/2014 firmware, here it is. I had to go back to this firmware to get my units working correctly.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/sc6kpwj7zh0ggs2/antMiner_S320141024.bin?dl=0

MD5: c7b463def1f21e69dbef606601f10e12

The checksums don't match.  This file has:

MD5: 7189a012a7a3cecb9db05090b7d0d64f

[bleeding2323]

I have an S3 which showed up today I can not log in.
I do get to the screen where you enter the login and pass and I enter root / root no luck. I tried root / admin no luck. I powered off and pressed the hole beside the cat 5 LEDs for ten seconds, tried again with new browser window, same thing, tried with it powered on, same thing. What am I missing here please. It must be something dumb but it is driving me mad. I had another one from ebay show up doa today.

If you bought it used then prior owner may have changed the password?

Wouldn't "factory defaults" set it to a default password?

All good suggestions, although its not an easy flash if you can't login. Reset button will likely be broken due to shipping with November firmware if its new.

Usually with the unit powered on, use a toothpick, tech pick, I do not recommend a paperclip, good way to fry something.
press the reset button, till you see the lights go off, this is a good indicator that it is resetting. then scan for a new ip that shows up on your network, (if you are using a network).

[dogie]

I have a problem with my Antminer S3+ hoping that someone has an idea:
The miner can not be accessed, neither via WebIF nore via Ping. I bought just bought it used and did not access it yet.
I already tried to reset it, but after powering it only the (upper) red led is blinking regularly. When trying to reset it pushing the button does not change anything at all, the red light keeps blinking in the same intervall all time. Fans are not running.
What can I do? Does anyone have an idea?
Kind regards

He said he had a firmware from december when he received it, but after having trouble with it he downgraded to a firmware from July.
WTF?!? I thought that S3+ support started in firmware from August? I am afraid this might be the problem....
Is there a chance to resurrect it?

I think you can fix it via the serial header on the controller board but it is not an easy task. I have never done it so I would suggest Googling for the info.

Yeah, that's not going to be easy. Follow the alternative subnet instructions in my setup guide to see if you can find it. If not, its likely you'll have to return it to your seller.

[vabchgent]

Did you try the basics set your laptop at 192.168.1.XX(or make sure your ip on your network is 192.168.1.xx) See if you can ping it and try to log into the S3 at 192.168.1.99 after a reset and about 5 minutes they dont start really fast. Make sure you have a lan cable plugged in the lan port should flash yellow and green.


Ping the 192.168.1.99 - See if there is return

This explains ping with pictures
https://iihelp.iinet.net.au/How_to_do_a_ping_test

Finding your ip address

http://windows.about.com/od/networkconnect/a/How-To-Find-A-Computers-Ip-Address-In-Windows-7.htm



If your network is not on the 192.168.1.x then you will never reach the 192.168.1.99. Let us know I am sure if I dont answer others can. Thanks

Just a heads up you can use a S1 controller board on these with a S1 to S3 conversion kit and it will start with the S1 firmware.Just an example the firmware update would have to go really wrong to brick it.

So please check the basics first. Thanks

[dog1965]

Oh no here we go again antMiner_S320150109.bin no no no no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant take THESE GARBAGE FIRMWARES PLEASE BITMAIN PROGRAM IT RIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!


This is the worst one I have seen yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I FELL LIKE RMA-ING ALL MY MINERS THIS IS DISTGUSTING!!!!!!!!!

They should fire all there firmware engineers !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[intobit459]

0109 out

[Pautado]

I just got an S3. Could someone kindly tell me what the best firmware is at the moment?

[jackbox]

I just got an S3. Could someone kindly tell me what the best firmware is at the moment?

The best is whatever is already on it if it works. No reason to flash just to flash. Oct. 25th works great but no reset button functionality.

[Mudbankkeith]

I just got an S3. Could someone kindly tell me what the best firmware is at the moment?

If it works ok, then leave it alone and it will be fine.

[Pautado]

Got it. Thanks for your answers 

[Darthswan]

Everytime I get ready to update to the latest firmware, i hear horror stories.  So is this a no go on the latest firmware.  I'm still running 12/16 firmware.

[jackbox]

Do the S3 hashing boards have red leds on them?

[pak13]

Oh no here we go again antMiner_S320150109.bin no no no no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant take THESE GARBAGE FIRMWARES PLEASE BITMAIN PROGRAM IT RIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!


This is the worst one I have seen yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I FELL LIKE RMA-ING ALL MY MINERS THIS IS DISTGUSTING!!!!!!!!!

They should fire all there firmware engineers !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be careful... one of the mods here is linked to bitmain's code. I had posts deleted for saying things along these lines. You'll be "hushed" up.

[hurricandave]

Oh no here we go again antMiner_S320150109.bin no no no no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant take THESE GARBAGE FIRMWARES PLEASE BITMAIN PROGRAM IT RIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!


This is the worst one I have seen yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I FELL LIKE RMA-ING ALL MY MINERS THIS IS DISTGUSTING!!!!!!!!!

They should fire all there firmware engineers !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be careful... one of the mods here is linked to bitmain's code. I had posts deleted for saying things along these lines. You'll be "hushed" up.

This is not a self-moderated thread. If any of your posts were removed from this thread, it would have to be done by a FORUM Moderator-ONLY.
To tell the difference, look below the thread title bar, NO warning about the thread being self-moderated means postings can only be removed by the FORUM.

[brush242]

I just got an S3. Could someone kindly tell me what the best firmware is at the moment?

Leave it the hell alone.

If it works, leave it alone. If Bitmain comes out of some stellar update that everyone raves about, give that a shot. Otherwise don't change it.

[bleeding2323]

I just got an S3. Could someone kindly tell me what the best firmware is at the moment?

I just upgraded my firmware from the site: https://bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201407180243004432lBQW28O0633
that should take you right to it, just maker sure you do a back up.
the instructions are pretty clear. If you have any trouble let me know and think I can walk you thru it.

[bleeding2323]

I'm not sure what all the fuss is about, I just updated all my miners from the firmware on the site, and my miners are running much better.
maybe your doing something different?

[intobit459]

What do you do in voltage field