COINTERRA TERRAMINER User Manual Download Page 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

(Firmware 0.7.56 onwards) 

V.09042014a

 

 

Summary of Contents for TERRAMINER

Page 1: ... Firmware 0 7 56 onwards V 09042014a ...

Page 2: ...TerraMiner to the Latest Firmware 6 Configuring the TerraMiner 7 Status Screen 7 Network Screen 9 Configuration Screen 10 Advanced Screen 15 Rebooting the TerraMiner 15 Factory Restore 15 Powering Down the TerraMiner 16 Security Advisories 16 Network 16 Physical 16 Advanced Features 17 Accessing the TerraMiner via SSH Secure Shell 17 Accessing the TerraMiner via Serial Port 17 TerraMiner User Guid...

Page 3: ...rly that all fan grills are free from potential blockages such as dust or pet hair that may affect the unit s cooling efficiency Any restrictions to airflow can result in damage to the TerraMiner The TerraMiner should be turned off and both power cables disconnected from the power supplies before cleaning Use a cloth to clear the vents at the front and back of the TerraMiner of any dust or materia...

Page 4: ...t 2 Handle 8 MINER2 Indicator LED 14 Serial Port USB Connector 3 120mm Fan with Grill Intake 9 Rack Mount Screw Hole 15 Ethernet Port 4 CTR1 Indicator LED 10 Center Grill 16 Rubber Foot 5 CTR2 Indicator LED unused 11 Power Supply 6 Recessed Reset Button 12 Case Lid TerraMiner User Guide 3 ...

Page 5: ...xample 1300W 120V 11 amps per supply in the USA or 1300W 230V 5 7 amps in Europe Do not connect the TerraMiner to power extension cords power strips multi outlet adapters or other power connections that are not rated to deliver at least 15 amps 20 amps recommended per power supply The labels on the side or rear of the TerraMiner s chassis indicate the order in which the power supplies should be co...

Page 6: ...at http www routerpasswords com It may be possible to perform a factory restore on the router in order to reset it to the default password refer to the router s User Guide for instructions Please note that this will completely reset the router s configuration and all stored settings will be cleared Network Sniffing Tools If you cannot access the router s admin panel you can obtain the TerraMiner s...

Page 7: ...se either a HTTP or HTTPS connection to connect with the TerraMiner If you use HTTPS you may be given a warning that your browser does not recognize the TerraMiner s security certificate You should click on Proceed Anyway or Continue Updating the TerraMiner to the Latest Firmware The first thing you should do is to download and install the very latest TerraMiner firmware from the CoinTerra website...

Page 8: ...verage hash rate of the TerraMiner since CGMiner was last restarted It can take 12 hours for this value to stabilize and show a representative indication of the true hash rate Accepted The number of weighted accepted shares normalized to difficulty 1 Rejected The number of weighted rejected shares normalized to difficulty 1 Because of the normalization a single rejected share can contribute a larg...

Page 9: ...Core Temp 1 C The temperature of the first GoldStrike ASIC on the board Core Temp 2 C The temperature of the second GoldStrike ASIC on the board Ambient Temp C The temperature recorded at board level Fan Speed RPM The average speed of the fans connected to the board Pump Speed RPM The speed of the liquid cooling pump TerraMiner User Guide 8 ...

Page 10: ...wever if you wish to set a static IP address or modify the subnet gateway or DNS settings you can uncheck the DHCP check box and configure the TerraMiner with your own network settings The IP address and other settings listed above are examples only The settings for your own system will be unique to your network installation TerraMiner User Guide 9 ...

Page 11: ...Outpost http seansoutpost com a charity supported by the Bitcoin community Please be aware that any Bitcoins mined using this wallet address will be automatically sent to Sean s Outpost Password If you are using an open pool such as Eligius do not enter a password If you are using a pool requiring registration enter the worker name password s here Priority This setting dictates the priority when u...

Page 12: ... to move for any other reason Load Balance This strategy sends work to all the pools on a quota basis By default all pools are allocated equal quotas unless specified otherwise This apportioning of work is based on work handed out not shares returned so it is independent of difficulty targets or rejected shares While a pool is disabled or dead its quota is dropped until it is re enabled Quotas are...

Page 13: ...ker wallet information afterwards To reset all of the settings of CGMiner to their defaults click Reset CGMiner Configuration When contacting CoinTerra with a technical issue you may be asked to provide diagnostic information which can help in the troubleshooting process Click the Diagnostic Report button to save the TerraMiner s log files to your computer the filename has a gz file extension and ...

Page 14: ...experiencing power draw that is too high for your location i e the TerraMiner is tripping a circuit breaker you can reduce the power stepping in order to determine a power step which is suitable for your location This can be useful if you are temporarily unable to connect the TerraMiner to two separate power circuits e g if you do not have sufficient amperage available on a single power circuit an...

Page 15: ...firmware obtained from a source other than the CoinTerra website Click on the System Upgrade button and navigate to the location where you downloaded the firmware Select the firmware file to start the upgrade process When the firmware has been upgraded the TerraMiner will automatically restart after one minute Do not disconnect the TerraMiner from the power source while the firmware upgrade is in ...

Page 16: ...L certifications The currently installed firmware will be retained unless the system fails to boot in which case the original factory firmware will be reloaded To reset the miner to its default configuration Press and hold the Reset button recessed in the hole on the front panel with a pin or similar object After two seconds the CTR1 LED will turn red indicating that the button should be released ...

Page 17: ...he TerraMiner is secured behind a firewall and that an Admin password is set see the Web Panel Configuration instructions If the network router has a DMZ feature it is strongly recommended that you do not put the TerraMiner in the DMZ device list If the TerraMiner is hosted at a data center or other remote location please ensure that it has been properly protected and its IP address is not exposed...

Page 18: ...SH access Modifying the firmware will invalidate the product warranty Accessing the TerraMiner via Serial Port You can access the TerraMiner by connecting a USB cable between a computer and the TerraMiner s serial port and using a terminal program The default login is root and the password is cointerra Accessing the TerraMiner through the serial port is unsupported by CoinTerra The Technical Suppo...

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