BTC Tools Setup Guide

The BTC Tools software is built to streamline your workflow and simplify mining farm configuration, especially when managing a large fleet of rigs. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the entire process: from the initial launch and local network scanning to bulk pool reconfiguration and fine-tuning power modes.

Basic Setup & Network Scanning

Step 1. Launching the Software

BTC Tools is a portable software and does not require system installation. Simply download the archive, extract it to a convenient location on your PC, and run the executable file BTC Tools.exe.

Step 2. Automatic Network Detection

Upon launch, the program will automatically analyze your computer’s network adapter and add your local network segment to the «IP Address Range» field. If the subnet is detected correctly, you can proceed directly to scanning.

Step 3. Manual IP Range Configuration

If you need to scan a different subnet or if the auto-detection was inaccurate, you can set the addresses manually:

  • Use the «+» and «-« buttons to add or remove network segments.
  • Double-click on a range row to specify the Start IP and End IP addresses.
  • For convenience, you can group network segments and give them recognizable names (e.g., «Rack 1» or «Antminer S19»). By unchecking specific groups, you exclude them from the scanning process.

Step 4. Scanning for Miners

Click the «Scan» button in the top menu. The program will begin polling the network. As devices are discovered, the table will populate with basic information: IP address, MAC address, current hashrate, chip temperature, fan speeds, and worker status.

Note: To hide empty IP addresses and display only active devices, make sure the «Show Only Identified Miners» checkbox is ticked.

Step 5. Entering Custom Passwords

If the default factory password (root/root by default) has been changed on your ASIC miners, the program will not be able to fetch detailed statistics. Before scanning, go to the «Settings» menu and enter the current password in the «Miner Login Password» field.

Table Operations & Monitoring

Step 6. Sorting Data

For easy farm management, you can click on the column headers in the table. This allows you to instantly sort miners in ascending or descending order by hashrate, temperature, or uptime. You can also rearrange columns by simply dragging and dropping them.

Step 7. Error Indication (Red Markers)

The built-in monitoring system automatically highlights problematic devices in red. This occurs in three cases:

  1. Critical Overheating: Temperature has exceeded normal limits.
  2. Hashrate Drop: Computing power is lower than declared or equal to zero.
  3. Configuration Error: Worker name does not match the miner’s IP address.

The thresholds for triggering red markers can be flexibly adjusted to your needs in the «Settings» section.

Step 8. Context Menu & Quick Access

Right-clicking on any miner in the list opens an additional context menu:

  • Copy: Saves all parameters of the selected row to the clipboard.
  • Open Miner Web: Automatically opens the ASIC management panel in your browser (IE, Chrome, or Firefox).
  • Fill Miner Info: Quickly copies the current pool settings of the selected device into the batch configuration form.

Batch Configuration

Step 9. Mass Pool and Worker Modification

To switch multiple devices to a new pool simultaneously:

  1. Select the required miners in the table (hold Shift to select a range or Ctrl to select individual devices).
  2. In the lower settings panel, enter the new pool address (Pool URL).
  3. Enter the sub-account/worker name. For automatic worker numbering, add a suffix (e.g., a «+» sign or the IP address).
  4. Click the «Configure Miners» button, and the software will automatically apply the parameters to the entire selected group.

Step 10. Remote Reboot

If equipment is frozen or requires a restart after changing settings, select the target devices and click «Reboot». The batch reboot function is supported for all current Antminer models.

Step 11. Batch Firmware Update

For mass software updates, click «Firmware Update». Choose the appropriate firmware file on your PC and start the process. The program will sequentially upload and install the update on all selected devices.

Step 12. Overclocking & Power Management

BTC Tools allows you to remotely manage miner operation modes (depending on the model and firmware version). Go to the «Frequency / Energy» tab or select the desired mode from the «Work Mode» drop-down list. You can mass-transfer your farm to Low Power Mode or maximum performance mode (Enhanced Mode).