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AntMiner S9
Installation Guide
Document Version 0.1
June 2016

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  • Page 1 AntMiner S9 Installation Guide Document Version 0.1 June 2016...
  • Page 2 Bitmain products or services are used. Information published by Bitmain regarding third-party products or services does not constitute a license from Bitmain to use such products or services or a warranty or endorsement thereof. Use of such information may require a license from a third party under the patents or other intellectual property of the third party, or a license from Bitmain under the patents or other intellectual property of Bitmain.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AntMiner S9 Installation Guide Table of Contents 1. Overview 1.1 AntMiner S9 Components 1.2 Specifications 2. Connecting the Power Supply 3. Setting Up the Miner 4. Configuring the Miner 4.1 Setting Up the Pool 4.2 Modifying the Frequency 5. Monitoring Your Miner 6.

  • Page 4: Overview

    1.  Overview 1. Overview The AntMiner S9 is Bitmain’s newest version in the AntMiner S9 series. It boasts a state-of-the-art BM1387 custom-made chip using 16nm technology. All AntMiner S9s are tested and configured prior to shipping to ensure easy set up.

  • Page 5: Antminer S9 Components

    AntMiner S9 Installation Guide 1.  Overview 1.1 AntMiner S9 Components The AntMiner S9 main components and controller front panel are shown in the following figure: - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    AntMiner S9 Installation Guide 1.  Overview 1.2 Specifications Feature Description Ideal Hash Rate 11.85TH/s 12.93TH/s 14.00TH/s Default chip frequency 550MHz 600MHz 650MHz Estimated wall outlet power consumption (with APW3, 93% 1172W+12% 1275W+7% 1375W+7% efficiency, 25°C ambient temperature) Rated voltage 11.6 - 13.00V Estimated wall outlet power efficiency (with APW3, 93% 0.098J/GH + 7%...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Supply

    Each hash board must be powered by the same PSU to prevent possible damage and instability. To connect the power supply: 1. Connect PSU power cable connectors to each of the nine PCI-e connectors on the top of the AntMiner S9, ensuring that each hash board is powered by the same PSU.
  • Page 8 AntMiner S9 Installation Guide 2.  Connecting the Power Supply Figure 2-1. PCI-E Connectors - Correct Connection Figure 2-2. PCI-E Connectors - Incorrect Connection - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Miner

    AntMiner S9 Installation Guide 3.  Setting Up the Miner 3. Setting Up the Miner To set up the miner: The file IPReporter zip is supported by Microsoft Windows only. 1. Go to the following site: https://cnshop.bitmain.com/support.htm?pid=007201512210613294744rqn82k7068A 2. Download the following file: IPReporter.zip 3.
  • Page 10 AntMiner S9 Installation Guide 3.  Setting Up the Miner 7. On the controller board, click the IP Report button. Hold it down until it beeps (about 5 seconds). The IP address will be displayed in a window on your computer screen.

  • Page 11: Configuring The Miner

    Pool URL Enter the URL of your desired pool. The AntMiner S9 can be set up with three mining pools, with decreasing priority from the first pool (pool 1) to the third pool (pool 3). The pools with low priority will only be used if all higher priority pools are offline.

  • Page 12: Modifying The Frequency

    5. Click Save & Apply to save and restart the miner. 4.2 Modifying the Frequency To modify the frequency value: 1. In Miner Configuration, click Advanced Settings. 2. Select a frequency. The default frequency for the AntMiner S9 is: 11.85TH/s: 550MHz (550M) ■ 12.93TH/s: 600MHz (600M).

  • Page 13: Monitoring Your Miner

    AntMiner S9 Installation Guide 5.  Monitoring Your Miner 5. Monitoring Your Miner To check the operating status of your miner: 1. Click Miner Status. 2. Under AntMiner, monitor your miner according to the descriptions in the following table: Option Description ASIC# Number of chips detected in the chain.

  • Page 14: Administering Your Miner

    20160527. 6.2 Upgrading Your System Make sure that the AntMiner S9 remains powered during the upgrade process. If power fails before the upgrade is completed, you will need to return it to Bitmain for repair. To upgrade the miner’s firmware: 1.

  • Page 15: Modifying Your Password

    3. Click the (Browse) button and navigate to the upgrade file. Select the upgrade file, then click Flash image. A message appears notifying you if the AntMiner S9 firmware can be upgraded and if yes, will then proceed to flash the image.

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