Ethereum: BFGminer fails to find NanoFury on Windows system
As an avid Ethereum miner, I recently purchased a Nanofury ASIC unit with high hopes of maximizing my mining profits. After some trial and error, I got stuck trying to get the machine to recognize its NanoFury ASIC unit in the Bitcoin Fog (BFGminer) software. In this article, I will walk you through my experience and provide you with some troubleshooting tips to help you deal with such issues.
The setup
I set up my system using a clean install of Ubuntu 20.04 on my Windows 10 PC. I installed BFGminer from the official GitHub repository, followed by the NanoFury firmware for my ASIC device. I also made sure that the necessary drivers were correctly installed and configured.
Initial Issues
After running BFGminer on my system with the NanoFury ASIC module attached, I encountered a few issues:
- No Output: Although the software detects the hardware, there is no indication of mining.
- Mining Speed Does Not Increase
: The hash speed (in H/s) remains the same as when using another mining platform.
Troubleshooting Steps
To get my NanoFury ASIC device working with BFGminer, I followed the steps below:
- Update Drivers: Make sure to update the GPU drivers for your NVIDIA graphics card paired with the NanoFury ASIC module.
- System Restart: A simple restart can often resolve issues related to driver conflicts or incorrect settings in BFGminer.
- Check BFGminer configuration files: Check the bfgminer.conf file and make sure the hardware detection options are properly configured.
Additional Tips
If you are experiencing similar issues, here are some additional tips:
- Check Firmware Version: Make sure your NanoFury ASIC device firmware is up to date by visiting the manufacturer’s website.
- Check System Compatibility: Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for BFGminer and NanoFury ASIC units.
- Disable All Antivirus Software: Temporarily disable all antivirus software to rule out conflicts.
Conclusion
While my experience was not without challenges, I am confident that with patience and persistence, you will get your Nanofury ASIC module detected by BFGminer on your Windows system. If you continue to have issues or have any further questions, feel free to ask in the comments below!
I hope this article was helpful for other miners who may be facing similar issues. Always stay up to date with the latest developments and firmware updates to ensure optimal performance. Happy digging!