Ethereum: BFGMiner No problem detected with device
As a newbie to the world of cryptocurrency mining, connecting to Slushpool using BFGminer can be a bit confusing if you are not familiar with the process. A common issue that arises when trying to connect BFGminer to Slushpool is displaying the “USB Device Not Recognized” error.
What is happening?
The “USB Device Not Recognized” error usually occurs because the miner is unable to find a USB device (usually a USB controller) on your system. This can be due to a variety of reasons including:
- The USB controller is not powered or is low on power.
- USB port used by another device that consumes power
- USB device is not connected or configured properly
Troubleshooting steps
If you see the « USB device not recognized » error on your Slushpool account, try these troubleshooting steps:
- Restart BFGminer and Slushpool – Sometimes a simple restart of both the miner and Slushpool can fix the problem.
- Check USB power levels – Make sure the USB controller is properly powered and has enough power to operate. You can check this by using a multimeter to measure the output voltage of the USB port.
- Check USB device connection – Double-check that you are connecting the correct USB cable to both BFGminer and Slushpool.
- Check for conflicts with other devices
– If you have another device connected to your system via USB (e.g. keyboard, mouse), try disconnecting it to see if that resolves the issue.
- Update Drivers and Firmware
– Make sure all relevant USB drivers are up to date by updating their drivers and firmware.
- Disable and Re-Enable USB Devices – Try disabling and re-enabling the USB controller on your system to eliminate any potential conflicts.
Device Detection Settings
To help BFGminer detect your USB device, you can try adjusting the device detection settings:
- Go to
BFGMiner >
General (or
Settings).
- Find the “USB Device Detection” setting and adjust it to:
- Enable USB device detection
- Use a specific USB controller (e.g. USB 3.0)
- Set the minimum output voltage for the USB port
By following these troubleshooting steps and measures, you should be able to resolve the “USB device not recognized” issue on your Slushpool account using BFGminer.
Additional Resources
If none of the above steps solve the problem, you can try visiting the Slushpool support forums or searching online for specific solutions related to your system setup. Additionally, you may need to reach out to the BFGMiner community or other mining enthusiasts for help with device detection settings and USB driver configuration.
I hope this article helped you solve the “USB device not recognized” issue on your Slushpool account using BFGminer!