Is using a custom ASIC firmware from BiXBiT free?

Our software for Antminer, Whatsminer is distributed for free. Please keep in mind that custom firmware includes Developers Fee, which is a reward for developers. Usually it is 1.8%-2.8% of the miner’s total hashrate which is automatically deducted during the work of the device.

Why the ASIC does not start after selecting a profile?

If you mean the very first run after flashing the device, it sometimes takes up to an hour for the inbuilt algorithm to finish configuring your ASIC.

How to bypass the “Cannot Find Signature” message during the flashing process of the ASIC?

Read our user manual for your specific miner version, it describes actions to eliminate this error, when it occurs.

Does the ASIC lose its warranty from the manufacturer when used with a custom firmware?

There is no definite answer. To avoid warranty issues, please use the firmware from the manufacturer.

Is it risky to use the custom firmware for ASIC from BiXBiT?

Absolutely not. All firmware revisions are thoroughly tested before each release. Moreover, all BiXBiT capacities have been running on these firmwares for many years.

Is BiXBiT AMS compatible with microprograms from other developers?

No. Our automated monitoring system is only compatible with our software.

Is it possible to revert the ASIC back to its original settings after using a custom firmware?

Yes, just bring back the official firmware in the usual way.

What level of knowledge is required to flash a miner?

We have specially made instructions for every version of the miner. Everything is described in a simple and clear way, so even a beginner can handle it. Besides, you are always backed with our team of technicians who are always in touch and willing to help.

All documents

USER MANUAL FOR WHATSMINER ASIC

1. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
2. CONNECTING AN ASIC MINER TO POWER & ETHERNET
3. INITIAL WHATSMINER SETUP
3.1 MINER IDENTIFICATION ON THE NETWORK
3.2 DATA DISPLAY SETUP
3.3 POOL AND WORKER SETUP
4. Whatsminer Firmware Installation and Update
4.1 Preparation for Installing Bixbit Firmware
4.2. Procedure for control boards H3, H6, or H6os
4.3. Procedure for Control Board H616
4.4. Updating the BiXBiT Firmware to a Newer Version for H3/H6/H6OS Control Boards
5. WHATSMINER IMMERSION COOLING SETUP
5.1 Preparing the Miner for Immersion
5.2. Disabling Main Fan Checks on the Device
5.3. Disabling Power Supply Fan Checks
6. Whatsminer overclocking and related functions
6.1 Overclock tab options
6.2 Profile Switcher
6.3 General Overclocking Strategy
6.4 Overclocking Recommendations
7. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
7.1 Export the device list from WhatsMinerTool to a CSV file
7.2 Log Export
7.3 Resetting Miner Settings to Factory Defaults
7.4 Installing the Factory Firmware
APPENDIX 1. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY OF BiXBiT FIRMWARE
APPENDIX 1.1 Boards Tab
APPENDIX 1.2 Hotel Fee
APPENDIX 1.3 Proxy
APPENDIX 1.4 AMS
APPENDIX 2. PERMISSIBLE CHIP TEMPERATURE LIMIT
APPENDIX 3. SD card formatting and writing a firmware image
APPENDIX 3.1 SD Card Formatting to FAT32
APPENDIX 3.2 Writing a firmware image to the SD card