⚠️ : Never power off the miner during a firmware update. Use only firmware intended for your exact model and PCB version.
| Issue | Probable Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Wrong firmware version for the specific board revision. | Check the board version (V1.0, V2.0, etc.) and download the matching firmware. | | Miner Bricked (No Display) | Power loss during update or corrupted file. | Use the SD Card Method to re-image the control board. | | Hashrate Drop after Update | Thermal throttling or aggressive firmware tuning. | Check fans; if using overclock firmware, reduce frequency or check PSU power limit. | | Cannot Access Web GUI | IP conflict or network issue. | Reset the miner to factory defaults using the small "Reset" button hole on the control board (hold for 10-20 seconds). | whatsminer firmware update