How to install Zadig USB driver for BFL ASIC devices?
To install Zadig USB driver for BFL ASIC devices, you need to follow these steps:
Download Zadig from its official website or from this link. You can choose between the regular version or the portable version. The regular version requires installation, while the portable version can be run directly from the downloaded file.
Run Zadig as administrator by right-clicking on the executable file and selecting "Run as administrator". Select "Options" from the menu bar and check "List All Devices". This will show all the connected USB devices in the drop-down menu. Select your BFL ASIC device from the drop-down menu. It may have a name like "Butterfly Labs Single" or "Butterfly Labs Jalapeno". If you are not sure which one is your device, you can unplug and plug it back in and see which one disappears and reappears in the list.
In the right panel, you will see two boxes: one for the current driver and one for the target driver. The current driver is the one that is currently installed for your device. The target driver is the one that you want to install using Zadig. You can choose between WinUSB, libusb-win32/libusb0.sys or libusbK. We recommend using WinUSB as it is the most compatible and stable option. To select WinUSB, click on the small arrow next to the target driver box and choose WinUSB from the list.
Click on the "Replace Driver" button to start the installation process. You may see a warning message asking you to confirm your action. Click on "Yes" to proceed. Wait for a few seconds until Zadig finishes installing the new driver. You will see a green bar indicating the progress and a message saying "The driver was installed successfully".
Close Zadig and restart your computer. This will ensure that the new driver is loaded properly and that your BFL ASIC device is ready to use.
How to verify that Zadig USB driver is working?
To verify that Zadig USB driver is working correctly, you can use a software that can communicate with your BFL ASIC device, such as CGMiner or BFGMiner. These are mining software that can control your BFL ASIC device and mine cryptocurrencies for you. You can download them from their official websites or from this link. To use them, you need to follow their instructions and configure them with your mining pool details and other settings.
Once you have set up your mining software, you can run it and see if it detects your BFL ASIC device. If it does, then it means that Zadig USB driver is working properly and that your device is ready to mine. If it does not, then it means that there is something wrong with either your device, your USB cable, your USB port, or your driver. You can try the following troubleshooting steps:
Make sure that your BFL ASIC device is connected securely to your computer using a good quality USB cable. Try using a different USB cable or a different USB port if possible.
Make sure that your BFL ASIC device is powered on and that the LED lights are blinking. If not, check the power supply and the power switch.
Make sure that you have selected the correct device in Zadig and that you have installed the correct driver. You can run Zadig again and see if the current driver matches the target driver. If not, you can reinstall the driver using Zadig.
Make sure that you have restarted your computer after installing the driver using Zadig. This will ensure that the new driver is loaded properly.
Make sure that you have configured your mining software correctly and that you have entered the correct mining pool details and other settings. You can check the documentation or the help section of your mining software for more information.
If none of these steps work, then you may need to contact BFL support or visit their forum for more assistance.
Conclusion
Zadig USB driver is a useful tool that can help you install generic USB drivers for your BFL ASIC devices on Windows. This can improve the compatibility and performance of your devices and allow you to mine cryptocurrencies with them. To install Zadig USB driver for BFL ASIC devices, you need to download Zadig, run it as administrator, select your device, choose WinUSB as the target driver, and click on "Replace Driver". Then, you need to restart your computer and verify that the driver is working with your mining software. If you encounter any problems, you can try some troubleshooting steps or contact BFL support for more help.
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