Firmware knowledge base

From the correct package to a stable miner

Follow the guides in order for a first installation, or jump directly to pool setup, performance tuning or recovery.

Step-by-step documentation

Choose what you need to do

Each guide is task-focused and includes checks to complete before moving to the next step.

Before installation

Before installation5 min read

Identify the control board

Recognise Xilinx, Amlogic, CVitek and BeagleBone boards before choosing a firmware package.

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Installation8 min read

Install Antminer firmware step by step

Match the package, prepare the miner, flash safely and verify the installation before tuning.

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After installation

After installation4 min read

Configure mining pools

Connect the miner to a primary pool, add backups and verify that shares are being accepted.

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After installation5 min read

Choose a performance profile

Apply a conservative, balanced or high-performance preset and allow autotuning to finish safely.

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Recovery

Recovery6 min read

Restore stock firmware

Return a reachable Antminer to factory firmware with HashCore Toolkit and know when SD-card recovery is required.

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Safety first

Match hardware before every flash

The exact miner model, control board and storage target determine which package or recovery image is safe to use. If one value is uncertain, stop before installation.