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Bitfury B8 User Manual

Bitfury B8
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Bitfury B8
Open Miner
Quick Start Guide
v. 1.3
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Bitfury B8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBitfury
ModelB8
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preparing SD Card

Windows SD Card Preparation

Instructions for preparing an SD card for the Open Miner using the Windows operating system and Win32DiskImager utility.

macOS SD Card Preparation

Links and instructions for preparing an SD card using macOS for the Open Miner.

Linux SD Card Preparation

Links and instructions for preparing an SD card using Linux for the Open Miner.

Preparing for Firmware Update

PROG Jumper for Firmware Update

Instructions to set the special PROG jumper for automatic internal firmware updates on the Open Miner.

Connecting to Open Miner

Network Connection and Web Interface

Connect the Open Miner via Ethernet, power it on, and access its web interface using the provided IP address and credentials.

Performing Tests

SSH Access for Linux Users

Connect via SSH using a Linux terminal with provided login and IP address.

SSH Access for Windows Users (PuTTY)

Use PuTTY SSH client to connect to Open Miner from Windows system.

Omtest Utility Usage

Utilize the omtest utility via SSH to perform hardware diagnostics on the Open Miner.

Setting Up a Mining Pool

Pool Configuration

Configure mining pool settings by entering server host, port, worker, and password via the web interface.

Remote Assistance

Enabling Remote Assistance

Enable remote access for Bitfury technical support by setting up an identity via the Service menu.

Disabling Remote Assistance

Disable remote assistance feature permanently by executing specific SSH commands to remove VPN configuration.

Changing Passwords

Password Management

Change default web interface and SSH passwords for security using web interface or passwd command.