Bitmain Antminer S4 Setup Guide
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Contents
0) Introduction 0b) What You Need 1) Powering 2) Cooling 3) Case 4) Configuration 5) Troubleshooting 6) Where to buy |
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0) Introduction
Bitmain's AntMiner S4 combines the hashrate of nearly 5 S4s into a 3U rackmountable server. 160 BM1382 chips are spread across 4 mining boards and are cooled with 4x120mm fans. The S4 is standalone and does not require an external controller.
Bitmain's AntMiner S4 combines the hashrate of nearly 5 S4s into a 3U rackmountable server. 160 BM1382 chips are spread across 4 mining boards and are cooled with 4x120mm fans. The S4 is standalone and does not require an external controller.
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Process Node
Rated Hash Rate Rated Voltage Rated Current Power Consumption |
- 28 nm
- 2000GH - 12V - 117A - ~1400W |
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0b) What You Need
You will need a few accessories to get started.
You will need a few accessories to get started.
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1) Powering
S4's come with a internal 1400W custom power supply. Please note that in order to start the unit, you must press and hold the push button on the back of the power supply.
S4's come with a internal 1400W custom power supply. Please note that in order to start the unit, you must press and hold the push button on the back of the power supply.
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2) Cooling
The S4 is self sufficient in cooling terms and utilises four 120mm unmarked PWM controlled fans which operate between 3500 and 4200rpm. All four are automatically controlled by the software and react to increased temperatures. The fans spin at maximum RPM which is loud, but are loud due to the shear volume of air displaced as opposed to annoying tones.
The rear of each hashing board is covered by a full cover aluminium heatsink, and the front by smaller curved finned heatsinks over the chips. Please be careful when handling these heatsinks, they are extremely sharp.
The S4 is self sufficient in cooling terms and utilises four 120mm unmarked PWM controlled fans which operate between 3500 and 4200rpm. All four are automatically controlled by the software and react to increased temperatures. The fans spin at maximum RPM which is loud, but are loud due to the shear volume of air displaced as opposed to annoying tones.
The rear of each hashing board is covered by a full cover aluminium heatsink, and the front by smaller curved finned heatsinks over the chips. Please be careful when handling these heatsinks, they are extremely sharp.
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3) Case
The S4 is smaller than previous generations and is easy to lift and install. The aluminium case is held closed by 6 screws placed on the top for easy access. Internally, the PSU's compartment is separated from the mining area and cables are neatly routed out of the way. Please be careful when replacing the case lid, that you make sure the grill on the lid is aligned with the PSU, else the PSU will be suffocated and may overheat.
A shipped S4 weighs 16kg and the dimensions of the shipping box are 580 x 580 x 270mm. The unpacked unit measures 432mm x 442mm x 133mm.
The S4 is smaller than previous generations and is easy to lift and install. The aluminium case is held closed by 6 screws placed on the top for easy access. Internally, the PSU's compartment is separated from the mining area and cables are neatly routed out of the way. Please be careful when replacing the case lid, that you make sure the grill on the lid is aligned with the PSU, else the PSU will be suffocated and may overheat.
A shipped S4 weighs 16kg and the dimensions of the shipping box are 580 x 580 x 270mm. The unpacked unit measures 432mm x 442mm x 133mm.
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4) Configuration
The S4 is standalone and does not require an external controller.
Wiring:
Configuration:
Alternative Subnet Change:
The S4 is standalone and does not require an external controller.
Wiring:
- Plug in a power cable from the AntMiner to the mains
- Plug in an ethernet cable from the AntMiner to you router.
Configuration:
- Power on the power supply using its push button at the back.
- Make sure that your router's subnet is 1, ie 192.168.1.x. If not then change it to 1, this is just temporary. ***If this is not possible, see below***
- Using a browser, navigate to 192.168.1.99 - this goes to the S3's configuration page.
- Login using "root" as both the username and password.
- Navigate to Network -> Settings.
- Change protocol to DHCP and click "Save & Apply".
- Using a browser, navigate to your router and find the IP it has assigned the S4 and navigate to that IP. This IP will also be displayed on the LCD.
- Navigate to the page Miner Configuration -> General Settings. Enter your pool information in the below format.
- Select "Beeper ringing" to "false" and click "Save & Apply".
- Navigate to the page "Miner Status" to check mining has started.You can then change your router subnet back to whatever you are used to using.
Alternative Subnet Change:
- Unplug your computer from all internet sources.
- Plug in an ethernet cable from the Antminer to your computer.
- Navigate to Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Centre -> Change Adapter Settings.
- Right click on your ethernet adapter -> Properties.
- Click on "Internet Protocol Version 4" and click properties.
- Select "Use the following IP address" and enter the following:
- IP Address: 192.168.1.1, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway: 192.168.1.99.
- Plug in an ethernet cable from the Antminer to you router.
- Restart the configuration instructions as above
***There is currently a firmware issue that prevents the S4 achieving its full hash rate on pools with variable difficulty. Until a new firmware is issued, its recommended that you use BTCGuild or GHash IO with 2048 difficulty manually set***
stratum+tcp://mint.bitminter.com:3333
stratum+tcp://us1.ghash.io:3333
stratum+tcp://stratum.mining.eligius.st:3334
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5) Troubleshooting
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Problem
"x" in a row on miner configuration page Almost all "x" on one row of "Chips" How do I change the login password? What is the SSH login? Can I turn the beeping off when the miner stops mining? I can connect to the Antminer but its not hashing? What temperatures should I aim for? Where can I get the latest firmware? How can I tell what firmware version I have now? How do I install the latest firmware? How do I reset settings to default? |
Solution
- There is a faulty chip - nothing we can do. Hash rate will be affected by ~3%. - A hashing board may be mispowered or faulty. Recheck your cabling and PSU. - Navigate to System -> Administration. Enter the current password and enter your new one twice. - Username is "root", password is "admin". - No, but you can reduce how often it beeps. Navigate to Miner Configuration and set "Beeper Ringing" to false. - Set the protocol to DHCP via Navigate to Network -> Interfaces -> WAN -> Edit. If you don't want to use DHCP, navigate to Network -> Settings and make sure "Gateway" is set to the IP of your router. - Try and achieve <60 for best hash rates, and <70 for long lifetimes. Temperatures should not be let to rise above 80C. - Download from Bitmain's site. - Navigate to System -> Overview and look at "File System Version". - Download firmware as above. Navigate to System -> Upgrade and click "browse". Select the downloaded file and click "Flash image". Do NOT interrupt this process or you will brick the unit. - Once the unit has been on for a few minutes, use a paperclip to press the reset button for 5-10 seconds. It is located in the bottom left hole on the LCD. The miner will then reset with stock settings. |
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6) Where to buy
General Safety Tips
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Do not touch equipment while powered, exposed electrical contacts may shock.
Fans may cause injury or shatter if material is ingested.
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Sharp edges may be cut, especially around any internal casing or heatsinks.
If you are unsure of what to do, STOP and consult an expert.
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