Mining Ethereum on OSX Lion with DiabloMiner
Are you a cryptocurrency enthusiast and want to diversify your mining equipment with Ethereum? Look no further than the popular open source miner DiabloMiner. In this article, we will walk you through the process of setting up and optimizing DiabloMiner on OSX Lion.
Beginning
First, make sure you have the latest version of DiabloMiner installed on your system. The latest version can be downloaded from the official site: <
Once the installer is downloaded, do the following:
- Extract the contents of the zip file to a directory of your choice (eg
/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.
Java Heap Size Optimization
During initial setup, you may be prompted to increase the Java heap size to optimize performance. For this:
- Open the `
DiabloMinder-OSX.sh'' file in a text editor (for example, TextEdit or Sublime Text).
- Find the following line:
-Xmx384m -XX:+Use Compressed Sinki
- Add the following lines to increase the Java heap size:
-Xmx512m
-Xmx1G
Note: The line -Xmx512mincreases the initial heap size by 256 MB, and the line-Xmx1Gsets the maximum heap size to 1 GB. If necessary, adjust these values to balance performance and security.
Increased CPU usage
To increase DiabloMiner's CPU usage, try the following:
- Run./diablo-miner -w 512 -na
. This will increase the number of worker threads to 512.
- Set thecpu_cores
parameter to a larger value (eg-cpu_cores 4or-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 thetop
command in OSX Lion.
- Memory usage: monitor memory usage withfree -m
.
- Hash Rate: Monitor the output hash rate to identify any bottlenecks.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you'll be able to get DiabloMiner up and running on your OSX Lion system, providing a solid foundation for Ethereum mining. To optimize performance, increase the Java heap size by tuning the`DiabloMinder-OSX.sh” file and experiment with different CPU usage configurations.
Do not forget to regularly check the output hash rate of your installation and adjust the settings if necessary to ensure optimal performance.
Disclaimer
Before investing in any cryptocurrency mining equipment, it is important to do thorough research and understand the risks involved. Extraction of minerals requires significant energy consumption and may be subject to changes in market prices. Always follow local regulations and use reliable tools to minimize risks.