Installation, Update, Removal
Board Identification
Vnish by Hashcore releases specialized builds for each architecture. An error in selecting the board type can lead to installation failure or incorrect device operation.
How to Identify the Board
- Visual Inspection: The presence or absence of an SD card reader is the quickest way to identify it.
- Marking: The board type may be indicated directly on the ASIC's cover or casing.
- Automatic Detection: The HashCore Toolkit software can automatically detect the model and board type during the network scan process.
Main Board Types and Firmware Installation Methods starting from version 1.2.7
Xilinx ("xil")
- Method: Direct installation to NAND via Toolkit.
- Characteristic: Presence of a visible SD card slot on the front control panel.
SD card slot on Xilinx board
- Processor marking
Xilinx processor marking
BeagleBone ("bb")
- Method: Direct installation to NAND via Toolkit.
- Characteristic: "Two-story" printed circuit board. The SD card slot is often hidden inside the miner's casing.
BeagleBone "two-story" PCB
Amlogic ("aml")
- Method: Primarily direct installation to NAND using specialized software (HashCore Toolkit).
- Characteristic: Absence of an SD slot; instead, a micro-USB or USB-OTG connector may be present.
Amlogic board with micro-USB/USB-OTG connector
- Processor marking
Amlogic processor marking
CVitek ("cv")
- Method: Installation to NAND via Toolkit. A unique feature of this firmware is the requirement for Toolkit or Phoenix-scanner utilities to run in the background. These utilities scan the subnet for miners and restore the equipment to an operational state with Vnish by Hashcore firmware after power loss or reboot.
- Characteristic: Presence of an external SD card slot.
CVitek board with external SD card slot
- Processor marking
CVitek processor marking