Any miner in his activity periodically needs to update the software or the technical base. There are different ways to upgrade the existing equipment. Working with ASIC mining Firmware is actually not as complicated as it may seem at first glance. However, first of all it is necessary to understand what kind of firmware can be installed on the ASIC and how it is possible to choose it.
What is ASIC Firmware
When a miner wants to improve his capabilities, the first thing that usually comes to his mind is to buy a new ASIC. However, it is not always the case that there is money for that. The alternative is to buy the firmware. Let’s try to understand what firmware is:
- firmware is special customized software;
- installing firmware allows you to improve the performance of the device and, consequently, to increase your own income.
Many users claim that the purchase of firmware allows you to reduce the noise of the device, as well as to improve a number of other indicators.
How to use?
It is quite easy to use the firmware. The first thing to do is to download it from a special site. As practice shows, there are many different options available on the Internet, and it is not difficult to choose the right one among them.
Experienced users recommend to give preference only to those firmware versions whose official release has already taken place. If the firmware version is a test one, you can encounter serious problems up to the fact that the equipment will stop working at all. In case the firmware installation doesn’t go well and you have any problems with it, you can simply reset the device to the factory settings.
How to choose?
There are a lot of different firmware versions. Before you choose a particular one, you need to get acquainted with its technical indicators and characteristics. As a rule, all the information on the subject is freely available on the thematic websites.
For example, the Hiveon firmware becomes extremely popular. It allows you to increase the hash rate indicators to almost 30%, while achieving a reduction in power consumption, which is a positive aspect for many miners. Also, when choosing firmware, many users are guided by such indicators as the presence of additional bonuses and unique options, built-in protection against viruses, and much more.
Conclusions
In order to improve the performance of mining, it is not necessary at all to buy new equipment now. Sometimes it is enough just to update the firmware. It is a simple procedure that you can easily do on your own, minimizing the effort involved.