Ethereum Mining OSX Lion with DiabloMiner
Are you a cryptocurrency enthusiast looking to diversify your mining rig with Ethereum? Look no further than the popular open source miner DiabloMiner. In this article, we will explain how to set up and optimize DiabloMiner on OSX Lion.
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To get started, make sure you have the latest version of DiabloMiner installed on your system. You can download the latest version from the official website: <
After downloading the installer, follow these steps:
- Extract the contents of the ZIP file to a directory of your choice (e.g.
/Applications/or~/Downloads/).
- Create a new folder for your Ethereum mining rig and place the DiabloMiner software in it.
- Start the miner by running
./diablo-miner -w 256 -na.
Optimizing Java Heap Size
During the initial setup, you may be prompted to increase the Java heap size to optimize performance. To do this:
- Open the DiabloMinder-OSX.sh file in a text editor (e.g. TextEdit or Sublime Text).
- Find the following line:
”bash
-Xmx384m -XX:+Use compressed sinks
- To increase the Java heap size, add the following lines:
''bash
-Xmx512m
-Xmx1G
Note: The “-Xmx512m” line increases the initial heap size by 256 MB, while the “-Xmx1G” line sets the maximum heap size to 1 GB. Adjust these values as needed to achieve a balance between performance and security.
Increasing CPU Usage
To increase DiabloMiner’s CPU usage, you can try the following:
- Run “./diablo-miner -w 512 -na”. This will increase the number of worker threads to 512.
- Set the “cpu_cores” parameter value to a higher value (e.g. “-cpu_cores 4” or “-cpu_cores 8”).
Performance Monitoring and Optimization
You can use the following tools to monitor the performance of your Ethereum mining rig:
- CPU Usage
: Check CPU usage using the “top” command in OSX Lion.
- Memory Usage: Monitor memory usage using “free -m”.
- Hash Rate: Monitor the hash rate output and identify any bottlenecks.
Conclusion
After completing these steps, you should now have DiabloMiner up and running on your OSX Lion system to create a solid foundation for Ethereum mining. To optimize performance, increase the Java heap size by editing the DiabloMinder-OSX.sh file and experiment with different CPU utilization configurations.
Be sure to regularly check your device’s hash rate output and adjust settings as needed to ensure optimal performance.
Disclaimer
It is essential to do thorough research and understand the risks involved before investing in any cryptocurrency mining rig. Mining consumes a lot of energy and market prices can fluctuate. Always follow local regulations and use reliable tools to minimize risk.