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4.1 Preparation for Installing Bixbit Firmware

Install the latest version of WhatsMinerTool. Using outdated versions may cause issues during firmware installation.

  • Download the BiXBiT Firmware archive and extract its contents into a separate folder
  • Check the control board model and the version (release date) of the currently installed firmware. This can be done using WhatsMinerTool:

    or by viewing it in the Status → Overview tab in the ASIC web interface:
  • To install the firmware, select the appropriate option depending on the control board model (CB) and the current factory firmware version:

Important:
The firmware installation method, as well as the firmware files selected during installation, are determined by the control board model and the current firmware version, not by the miner model itself.

Control Board Model

Factory Firmware Version

Actions

H3/H6/H6OS

Any

Use WhatsMinerTool and the file Whatsminer-ALL-Models_x.x.x.x.bin

H616

 

Before 13.12.2023

Use WhatsMinerTool and the file Whatsminer-ALL-Models_x.x.x.x_h616-before20231213.bin, then install the main file Whatsminer-ALL-Models_x.x.x.x.bin

After 13.12.2023

Install an intermediate firmware version via SD card (Whatsminer-ALL-Models_X.X.X.X.X_h616-after20231213.img), then use WhatsMinerTool and the file Whatsminer-ALL-Models_x.x.x.x.bin

H3/H6/H6OS/H616

Update BiXBiT firmware

Use WhatsMinerTool and the file Whatsminer-ALL-Models_x.x.x.x.bin

Firmware installation videos for different control board models:   Installing the Updated Firmware Version for Whatsminer 

Installing firmware via an SD card completely resets all device settings, deletes logs, and removes traces of custom firmware. This allows you to resolve issues caused by incorrectly installed firmware or incorrect user settings.

Recommendation before sending a device for warranty service:
If custom firmware was installed on the device, be sure to reinstall the factory firmware via an SD card. This will remove all traces of third-party software and reduce the risk of warranty service denial. The use of custom firmware is an official ground for refusing warranty repairs.