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Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading AvalonMiner Firmware

· D-Central Technologies · ⏱ 1 min read

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There are two methods to upgrade the firmware on your AvalonMiner: using the FMS batch management system or upgrading the firmware on a single machine. Below, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for both methods.

Method 1: Upgrading Firmware using FMS Batch Management

  1. Download the firmware from Canaan’s support page: https://support.canaan.io/
  2. Launch the FMS application.
  3. Choose the miner(s) you want to upgrade and click “Upgrade” on the main page.
  4. Locate and select the downloaded firmware file.
  5. Click “Open” to begin the updating process.
  6. Once complete, a notification will appear confirming a successful upgrade. If unsuccessful, the IP addresses of the un-upgraded machines will be displayed.

Method 2: Upgrading Firmware for a Single AvalonMiner

  1. Type the IP address of the miner into your web browser.
  2. Log in with the username and password, both set to “root.”
  3. Access the miner’s web interface by clicking “Upgrade.”
  4. Click the white box to browse and select the downloaded firmware file.
  5. Click “Upload” to start the upgrade process.

(New backend system)

  1. Log in to the backend system as detailed above.
  2. Click “Upgrade” to access the upgrade page.
  3. Click “Browse” to find the firmware file and click “Upload” to commence upgrading.

Conclusion

Upgrading your AvalonMiner firmware is a simple process that ensures optimal performance and security for your Bitcoin mining activities. If you have any questions or concerns during the upgrade process, please don’t hesitate to contact your D-Central support team.

D-Central Technologies

D-Central Technologies is a team of Bitcoin mining technicians and hardware engineers based in Laval, Quebec. Since 2016, we have repaired over 2,500 ASIC miners, manufactured open-source mining accessories, and published technical guides on Bitcoin mining hardware. Every article is written and reviewed by our repair lab team.