ANTMINER S3+ Discussion and Support Thread

[pekatete]

Hello, I  aquired a couple of antminers s3+ an one is working fine but the other is not the log says:

Can anybody help me please  

Make sure network is set to DHCP .... also what firmware are you running (you can get this from the intial web UI page when you log in)

I am using Load: 0.06 0.10 0.07 | Auto Refresh: on and DHCP is on

Go to status - overview for the firmware date ...

Can you also be more explicit about the "not working". Is it not hashing at all or is it not hashing well?

[sieve66]

Hello, I  aquired a couple of antminers s3+ an one is working fine but the other is not the log says:

Can anybody help me please  

Make sure network is set to DHCP .... also what firmware are you running (you can get this from the intial web UI page when you log in)

I am using Load: 0.06 0.10 0.07 | Auto Refresh: on and DHCP is on

Go to status - overview for the firmware date ...

Can you also be more explicit about the "not working". Is it not hashing at all or is it not hashing well?

Ok sorry, this is what I got
Firmware Version   Tue Aug 26 10:43:10 CST 2014
Kernel Version   3.10.12

By not working I mean that I plugged it, pointed it to my pool, tarted to mine for like 10 seconds and then started to beep.
After that I get no hash at all and the page system->miner status shows no information available

[pekatete]

Ok sorry, this is what I got
Firmware Version   Tue Aug 26 10:43:10 CST 2014
Kernel Version   3.10.12

By not working I mean that I plugged it, pointed it to my pool, tarted to mine for like 10 seconds and then started to beep.
After that I get no hash at all and the page system->miner status shows no information available

Beeping is more commonly associated with network connection failure, but you seem to have covered that. (though I'd make sure DHCP is enabled on the active connection nevertheless)
Try manually starting cgminer via the System -> Startup tab. Click on Stop first then click on Start.

[sieve66]

Ok sorry, this is what I got
Firmware Version   Tue Aug 26 10:43:10 CST 2014
Kernel Version   3.10.12

By not working I mean that I plugged it, pointed it to my pool, tarted to mine for like 10 seconds and then started to beep.
After that I get no hash at all and the page system->miner status shows no information available

Beeping is more commonly associated with network connection failure, but you seem to have covered that. (though I'd make sure DHCP is enabled on the active connection nevertheless)
Try manually starting cgminer via the System -> Startup tab. Click on Stop first then click on Start.

You were right from the beginning,  I had DHCP disabled and checked it wrong, noob problems.You have no  idea how grateful I am, really you made my day.

I thought I had been scammed.

Thank you again 

[dogie]

Hello, I  aquired a couple of antminers s3+ an one is working fine but the other is not the log says:

Can anybody help me please   

Make sure network is set to DHCP .... also what firmware are you running (you can get this from the intial web UI page when you log in)

I am using Load: 0.06 0.10 0.07 | Auto Refresh: on and DHCP is on

Go to status - overview for the firmware date ...

Can you also be more explicit about the "not working". Is it not hashing at all or is it not hashing well?

Ok sorry, this is what I got
Firmware Version   Tue Aug 26 10:43:10 CST 2014
Kernel Version   3.10.12

By not working I mean that I plugged it, pointed it to my pool, tarted to mine for like 10 seconds and then started to beep.
After that I get no hash at all and the page system->miner status shows no information available

While you're at it, update firmware to 20141219, its a critical update. Download is here.

[pekatete]

While you're at it, update firmware to 20141219, its a critical update. Download is here.

Ignore him! If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
The only thing you'd need to update with the Aug firmware is cgminer, not the firmware else you run the risk of bricking your rig, even worse, installing dodgy firmware (of which there are loads for the S3 variants)!

[hurricandave]

Ok sorry, this is what I got
Firmware Version   Tue Aug 26 10:43:10 CST 2014
Kernel Version   3.10.12

By not working I mean that I plugged it, pointed it to my pool, tarted to mine for like 10 seconds and then started to beep.
After that I get no hash at all and the page system->miner status shows no information available

Beeping is more commonly associated with network connection failure, but you seem to have covered that. (though I'd make sure DHCP is enabled on the active connection nevertheless)
Try manually starting cgminer via the System -> Startup tab. Click on Stop first then click on Start.

Or he could have a DNS clash.

[pekatete]

Or he could have a DNS clash.

Turns out he had the former .... simply setting DHCP on the active connection.
Saying that, what does a DNS clash look like?

[hurricandave]

Or he could have a DNS clash.

Turns out he had the former .... simply setting DHCP on the active connection.
Saying that, what does a DNS clash look like?

Wow that's really weird, my post most of hung up for a while before updating to the thread. Anyhow, the DNS clash puts out about the same output as a failed connection, it keeps trying and gets shot down.

[sieve66]

While you're at it, update firmware to 20141219, its a critical update. Download is /s01YJK]here.

Ignore him! If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
The only thing you'd need to update with the Aug firmware is cgminer, not the firmware else you run the risk of bricking your rig, even worse, installing dodgy firmware (of which there are loads for the S3 variants)!

Yup, that sounds pretty sensible to me. I have them working so really I wont touch them  until I understand better what I am doing.

[dogie]

While you're at it, update firmware to 20141219, its a critical update. Download is here.

Ignore him! If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
The only thing you'd need to update with the Aug firmware is cgminer, not the firmware else you run the risk of bricking your rig, even worse, installing dodgy firmware (of which there are loads for the S3 variants)!

I am a representative of Bitmain. Absolutely upgrade to 12/19, it is the most stable of all S3 firmwares and fixes a critical bug.

[pekatete]

I am a representative of Bitmain. Absolutely upgrade to 12/19, it is the most stable of all S3 firmwares and fixes a critical bug.

That is bitmain's flaw to have you as a representative if they actually do. Saying that, I've never seen bitmain refer to you as their representative anywhere.

In any case, you should know that it is adequate to simply update cgminer in the Aug firmware as the reset button (your favourite excuse) works well. Just the stratum bug that was fixed in cgminer 4.6.1 needs to be corrected in the Aug firmware, but you did not even ask the OP to check for cgminer version before suggesting your firmware update (for all we know, his unit may have an updated cgminer from the previous owner!).

EDIT: And why do you insist on posting links to your firmware updates rather than refer people to the bitmain site? Does that link contain your own edited firmware where you've introduced suttle bugs to steal hash-rate or some other sinister stuff under the cover of a bitmain representative?

[dogie]

I am a representative of Bitmain. Absolutely upgrade to 12/19, it is the most stable of all S3 firmwares and fixes a critical bug.

That is bitmain's flaw to have you as a representative if they actually do. Saying that, I've never seen bitmain refer to you as their representative anywhere.

In any case, you should know that it is adequate to simply update cgminer in the Aug firmware as the reset button (your favourite excuse) works well. Just the stratum bug that was fixed in cgminer 4.6.1 needs to be corrected in the Aug firmware, but you did not even ask the OP to check for cgminer version before suggesting your firmware update (for all we know, his unit may have an updated cgminer from the previous owner!).

EDIT: And why do you insist on posting links to your firmware updates rather than refer people to the bitmain site? Does that link contain your own edited firmware where you've introduced suttle bugs to steal hash-rate or some other sinister stuff under the cover of a bitmain representative?

Because 12/19 is no longer hosted on bitmaintech, you can verify the MD5 is identical. Please take any scam accusations to the scam accusation subforum as its off topic here.

[pekatete]

I am a representative of Bitmain. Absolutely upgrade to 12/19, it is the most stable of all S3 firmwares and fixes a critical bug.

That is bitmain's flaw to have you as a representative if they actually do. Saying that, I've never seen bitmain refer to you as their representative anywhere.

In any case, you should know that it is adequate to simply update cgminer in the Aug firmware as the reset button (your favourite excuse) works well. Just the stratum bug that was fixed in cgminer 4.6.1 needs to be corrected in the Aug firmware, but you did not even ask the OP to check for cgminer version before suggesting your firmware update (for all we know, his unit may have an updated cgminer from the previous owner!).

EDIT: And why do you insist on posting links to your firmware updates rather than refer people to the bitmain site? Does that link contain your own edited firmware where you've introduced suttle bugs to steal hash-rate or some other sinister stuff under the cover of a bitmain representative?

Because 12/19 is no longer hosted on bitmaintech, you can verify the MD5 is identical. Please take any scam accusations to the scam accusation subforum as its off topic here.

If it is no longer hosted by bitmain, then anyone in their right mind should never install it as it is junk firmware and will surely invalidate any warranty they may have. It is well documented, and been brought to your attention several times, that the firmware you refer people to causes all sorts of problems but you refuse to take any notice of it.

The most recent person you tried to ram your firmware up clearly has a pre-S3+ rig, i.e Aug firmware, and those particular units have been known to have a decayed performance with the latter firmware releases, but you still jumped at the opportunity to refer them to your special upgrade .... how daft is that?

If you think I am making any un-reasonable accusations, feel free to open a scam accusation thread against me. And your private firmware updates aree the off-topic ones in as far as this thread is concerned! All firmware upgrades SHOULD be downloaded from the bitmain site, not from your stash of compromised firmwares. How bitmain let you potentialy tarnish their image beggars the question, are you their hatchet man? Fortunately, this is not a bitmain forum.

[dogie]

If it is no longer hosted by bitmain, then anyone in their right mind should never install it as it is junk firmware and will surely invalidate any warranty they may have.

That's not true.

It is well documented, and been brought to your attention several times, that the firmware you refer people to causes all sorts of problems but you refuse to take any notice of it.

That's not true. 12/19 is possibly the most stable and bug free firmware of any version ever, across all PCB versions.

The most recent person you tried to ram your firmware up clearly has a pre-S3+ rig, i.e Aug firmware, and those particular units have been known to have a decayed performance with the latter firmware releases

That's not true.

And your private firmware updates aree the off-topic ones in as far as this thread is concerned!

That's not true and doesn't even make sense.


I really don't want to be arguing with you but I have to correct incorrect or misleading statements you make to customers, as you're neither the one who will end up with a bricked unit nor has to help those customers. You seem incessant on going against everything I'm saying - because I'm the one saying it. If you really don't agree with what I'm saying then simply ignore me.

[pekatete]

I really don't want to be arguing with you but I have to correct incorrect or misleading statements you make to customers, as you're neither the one who will end up with a bricked unit nor has to help those customers. You seem incessant on going against everything I'm saying - because I'm the one saying it. If you really don't agree with what I'm saying then simply ignore me.

I am not interested in arguig with or shadowing you, but I shall always point out the misleading information you give out under the pretext of being a bitmain representative. And the ball is in your court here, if you do not want to be challenged, stop giving false advice to bitmain customers (of whom I am). And if you do not know the answer, let others who know answer!

Your self-annointed bitmain representative badge neither confers nor imparts any knowledge unto you to shadow any and every comment on a bitmain instigated thread to the extent of you pretending to be an authority on all things bitmain. That much I know from your numerous waffle responses and the patently wrong advice that you keep giving.

EDIT: If bitmain have scrapped a firmware release, why do you keep telling people to install that release? Will you recompense them if their rigs (which may be out of warranty) malfunction? Or will it be a case of you can not help since warranty period has expired? Do you ever give thought to that you twat?

[Stratobitz]

What is the simple under 50 Word Lowdown on why the 121914 Firmware is 'Critical'?

Strato

[pekatete]

What is the simple under 50 Word Lowdown on why the 121914 Firmware is 'Critical'?

Strato

Simplest answer is do not flash the 12192014 firmware because along with a raft of S3 firmware releases during that period, that version was scrapped by bitmain (after testing in general release) as being buggy. Proof of the pudding .... check the bitmain website, its no longer officially available / supported.

[Stratobitz]

What is the simple under 50 Word Lowdown on why the 121914 Firmware is 'Critical'?

Strato

Simplest answer is do not flash the 12192014 firmware because along with a raft of S3 firmware releases during that period, that version was scrapped by bitmain (after testing in general release) as being buggy. Proof of the pudding .... check the bitmain website, its no longer officially available / supported.

Ok Thanks. I appreciate the cut and dry info. My Miners are all running fine. So thats good.

Cheers!

Strato

[aarons6]

What is the simple under 50 Word Lowdown on why the 121914 Firmware is 'Critical'?

Strato

Simplest answer is do not flash the 12192014 firmware because along with a raft of S3 firmware releases during that period, that version was scrapped by bitmain (after testing in general release) as being buggy. Proof of the pudding .... check the bitmain website, its no longer officially available / supported.

the reason they scrapped this firmware is because the newer one soon after removed the voltage adjustment.

on my s3s, the 10/24 and the 12/19 have identical results, they both are really stable, low HWE and no reboots or X's.. the newer one on their website 1/9/2015 has a ton of HWE and i get random X's and reboots..

i do believe my s3s are the ones that dont have auto adjusted voltage.