How to set up a new Z9 mini

 

IP Report > Press this to use the IP Report software to show the miner’s IP address on the computer

ETH > Ethernet Port

Fault > Fault light beams when a miner error is detected

Normal > Indicates miner is operating normally

Reset > To reset miner to factory settings

SD card > SD card slot

 

Understanding the miner’s interface

A. Miner model                                                                                                

B. Serial number (SN) of miner, to review warranty status

C. Estimated hash rate of miner model

D. 6-pin power connector     

E. Fan connector         

F. Chain #1 connector     

H. Chain #2 connector             

I. Chain #3 connector     

J. 6-pin power connector

 

(1) Inspecting a new miner

1. Visually inspect the box when your miner package arrives. Look for signs of damage. If package is damaged, take photos of the package’s conditions before proceeding to open the package and inspect the miner. If miner is damaged as well, contact customer support immediately.

2. Inspect the miner for aesthetic damage. Look at the corners of the miner and check for dents and cracks.  Look out for broken fan blades, cables, and bent connectors. If you noticed a damage or defect, contact customer support immediately.

3. Assess miner’s heat sinks. View from miner’s front and rear fan to check whether there are loose heat sinks. If you found loose heat sinks, contact customer support immediately.

Note: It is normal hear some marginal board movement when moving the miner as the hash boards are not tightly fitted to the miner case.

 

(2) Inspecting the miner’s cables and connectors

1. Every hash board on Z9 mini has one PCIE connectors that is to be attached to a 12 V power connector. In total, there will be 3 power connections.

2. Every control board on Z9 mini has one PCIE connector that is to be attached to a 12 V power connector.

3. Ensure the Ethernet crystal head connector is plugged.

4. Check that the cables and connectors are not loose.

5. Check that the fan connectors are not loose.

6. Check that power connectors to hash boards and control boards are plugged securely in the correct direction.

7. The 6-pin power connectors are interchangeable.

 

(3) Using the miner

1. Search for the miner’s IP

Power up the miner and wait for the normal (green) light to start flashing before searching for the miner’s IP address.

Then download the IP search software here: https://service.bitmain.com/support/download and look for IP Reporter as below.

a. Open the IP search software, press start

b. Press the “IP Report” button on the miner

c. The miner’s IP address will be shown

Note: Miner and computer must be on the same network to communicate.

2. Access to miner’s User Interface

Enter the miner’s IP address into the supported browser.

A dialog box will pop up which requires you to enter the login credentials; both username and password are "root". 

3. Setup miner’s network settings

Click the “Network” tab and choose “Static” from the Protocol dropdown list.

Key in the IP address, subnet mask, SWG, DNS, then click “Save&Apply”

Note:

a. You may skip this step if you have less than 3 miners (You may skip at your own discretion, static IP is not required for less than 3 miners)

b. If you are unsure what are SWG & DNS, please feel free to check this page for more information in Chinese: https://cnforum.bitmain.com/bbs/topics/3249

4. Configure miner’s pool settings

Click the “Miner Configuration” tab and then “General Settings” to setup the mining pools. Key in the mining pool URL and miner name (under Worker).

There is no need to change the Password.

Then click “Save&Apply” to connect to the mining pools.

Note:

a. In the screenshots, we are using Antpool. Feel free to use other mining pools

b. yang007 is the sub account, the digits at the back differentiate the miner, putting them together gives the Worker name

5. Miner Status

The configuration is now complete. It will take about 5 to 30 minutes to get the mining started.