Starting the cgminer only on the second video card nvidia: a step -by -step guide
As a digital miner, you are probably aware of the importance of having more calculation resources to increase your chances of success. A popular option is the use of multiple video cards in tandem, known as the Multi-GPU mining mining. In this article, we will go through a simple process to start CGMiner only on the second NVIDIA video card.
Why use two video cards?
Before we sink into configuration, to cover why the use of two video cards is beneficial:
* Increased mining power
: With several GPUs, you can divide the mining tasks between them, which leads to a higher mining power and efficiency.
* Improved cooling : Having several GPUs allows better cooling, because the heat generated by each card can be dissipated independently.
* Reduced overheating : By spreading the volume of work on two books, it is less likely to experience overheating problems.
Step by step guide:
- Install multiple operating systems :
* Install Windows on the main NVIDIA video card (NVIDIA 650TI).
* Install a Linux distribution (eg, Ubuntu) on the second NVIDIA video card (AMD R9 280x).
- Configure the graphic drivers :
* On the Windows side, set up the GPU settings in the graphic drivers to give NVIDIA 650TI priority.
* On the Linux side, you may need to adjust the Xorg configuration or use a different driver to activate Multi-GPU assistance.
- Install CGMiner and other mining programs :
* Install CGMiner, a popular mining software for cryptocurrency such as Ethereum, on both systems.
* Make sure you update the software to the latest versions before continuing.
- Create a mining environment :
* On the Windows side, create a new folder called « mining » in the Desktop documents or director and move CGMiner executable.
* On the Linux side, you may need to create a separate folder for the mining software.
- Configurate CGMiner for Multirit Multi-GPU :
* On the Windows side, browse the « Mining » folder and run cgminer.exe-config = multi-gpu.conf.
* Create a new file called multi-gpu.conf in the same directory with the following content:
`Bash
[Gpu]
Nvidia = /dev /sv0
Amd = /dev /sv1
* On the Linux side, you can use your preferred text editor to create or edit themulti-GPU.Conffile. The format is similar to the Windows example.
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* On the Windows side, simply runcgminer.exe-config = multi-gpu.conf.
* On the Linux side, you may need to use a command line interface to start the mining software. You can use tools such asSystemctlor Sudo Systemctl Start Cgminer.
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* Pay attention to mining performance using tools such as the monitoring function incorporated by third -party apps or applications such as Mingles.
* Adjust the configuration as required to optimize the mining configuration.
Following these steps, you should be able to start CGMiner only on the second NVIDIA video card. Remember to check GPU settings regularly and adjust the mining software, as needed to maintain optimum performance. Happy mining!