Bitmain Antminer B3 Server Installation Guide

Overview

The B3 server is Bitmain's newest version in the B3 series. All B3 servers are tested and configured prior to shipping to ensure easy set up.

Note: You must provide your own ATX power supply.

1.1 B3 Server Components

The B3 server main components and controller front panel are shown in the following figure:

Components:

• Controller
• Front fan
• Rear fan
• Hash Boards housing

Controller Front Panel:

• IP Report Pushbutton
• Ethernet Connector
• Fault Indicator (Fault, Normal)
• IP Report
• Reset Button
• SD Card Slot
• Normal Operation Indicator

1.2 Specifications

Connecting the Power Supply

Seven PCI-e connectors are located at the top of the B3 server for connecting the PSU as follows:

• Six PCI-e connectors for the hash boards. Each hash board has a set of two PCI-e connectors.
• One PCI-e connector located on the controller.

Note: Each hashboard 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 six PCI-e connectors on the top of the B3 server, ensuring that each hash board is powered by the same PSU.
2. Connect a PSU power cable connector to the B3 PCI-e connector on the controller.
3. Connect the network cable to the ETH port.
4. To power up your B3 server, connect the PSUs to the power wall outlet.

Note: If you are using more than one PSU, power up the PSU connected to the controller AFTER you have powered up the other PSU(s).

Setting Up the Server

To set up the server:

Note: The file IPReporter.zip is supported by Microsoft Windows only.

1. Go to the following site: https://shop.bitmain.com/support.htm?pid=00720160906053730999PVD2K0vz0693
2. Download the file: IPReporter.zip
3. Extract the file.

Note: The default DHCP network protocol distributes IP addresses automatically.

4. Right-click IPReporter.exe and run it as Administrator.
5. Select one of the following options:
   • Shelf, Step, Position - suitable for farm servers to mark the location of the servers.
   • Default - suitable for home servers.
6. Click Start.
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.

8. In your web browser, enter the IP address provided.
9. Proceed to login using root for both the username and password.
10. In the Network section, you can assign a DHCP IP address (optional).
11. Click Save & Apply.

Configuring the Server

Setting Up the Pool

To configure the server:

1. Click General Settings.
2. Set the options according to the following table:

3. Click Save & Apply to save and restart the server.

Monitoring Your Server

To check the operating status of your server:

1. Click the status marked below.
2. Monitor your server according to the descriptions in the following table:

Note: The B3 server is with fixed frequency 750 MHZ. Firmware will stop running when the Temp(PCB) reaches to 80-85 °C or the Temp (Chips) reaches to 125-135 °C, there will be an error message "Fatal Error: Temperature is too high!" shown in the bottom of kernel log page.

Administering Your Server

6.1 Checking Your Firmware Version

To check your firmware version:

1. In System, click the Overview tab.
2. File System Version displays the date of the firmware your server use. In the example below, the server is using firmware version 20180411.

6.2 Upgrading Your System

Note: Make sure that the B3 server 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 server's firmware:

1. In System, click Upgrade.
2. For Keep Settings:
   • Select the check box to keep your current settings (default).
   • Clear the check box to reset the server to default settings.
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 B3 server firmware can be upgraded and if yes, will then proceed to flash the image.

When the upgrade is completed, the following message appears:

System Upgrade

The upgrade installed successfully. Please restart Miner to activate.

5. Click one of the following options:
   • Reboot - to restart the server with the new firmware.
   • Go Back - to continue mining with the current firmware. The server will load the new firmware next time it is restarted.

6.3 Modifying Your Password

To change your login password:

1. In System, click the Administration tab.
2. Set your new password, then click Save & Apply.

6.4 Restoring Initial Settings

To restore your initial settings

1. Turn on the server and let it run for 5 minutes.
2. On the controller front panel, press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds.

Note: Resetting your server will reboot it and restore its default settings. The red LED will automatically flash once every 15 seconds if the reset is operated successfully.

Regulation

FCC Notice (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS):

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

EU WEEE: Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where your purchased the product.

台湾 ROHS:

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