Ethereum: BFGMiner No Device Detected Issue

As a newcomer 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 occurs when trying to connect BFGminer to Slushpool is getting a “USB Device Not Detected” error.

What is happening?

The “USB Device Not Detected” error usually occurs because the miner cannot find the USB device (usually a USB controller) on your system. This can be due to various reasons, including:

• The USB controller is not powered or has low power levels

• The USB port is being used by another device that is consuming power

• The USB device is not connected or configured properly

Troubleshooting Steps

If you are experiencing the “USB Device Not Detected” error on your account. Slushpool, try these troubleshooting steps:

• Restart BFGminer and Slushpool: Sometimes simply restarting both the miner and Slushpool can fix the issue.

• Check USB power levels: Make sure that 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 USB cable correctly to the BFGminer and Slushpool devices.

• Check for conflicts with other devices: If you have another USB device connected (e.g. keyboard, mouse) to your system, try disconnecting it to see if the issue is resolved.

• Update drivers and firmware: Make sure that all relevant USB controllers 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 reset any conflicts.

Device Detection Settings

To help BFGminer detect your USB device, you can try adjusting your device detection settings:

• Go to
  BFGMiner

  

  >
  General (or
  Settings).

• Look for 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 steps and troubleshooting measures, you should be able to resolve the “USB device not detected” issue on your Slushpool account using BFGminer.

Additional Resources

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can try visiting the Slushpool support forums or searching online for specific solutions related to your system configuration. Additionally, you may need to contact the BFGMiner community or other mining enthusiasts for assistance with device detection settings and USB controller configurations.

I hope this article helped you resolve the “USB device not detected” issue on your Slushpool account using BFGminer!