🖥️Mining Machine Q&A
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Q: What specific requirements are needed for Aleo mining?
A: When using GPU mining, there are no restrictions on the CPU or RAM of the mining machine. Multiple GPUs can be installed on a single machine.
Q: How many GPUs can a single device support for mining?
A: As long as there is sufficient power supply, the number of GPUs on a single device is unlimited.
Q: Which operating systems does Aleo mining support?
A: Currently, we support Ubuntu 22.04. For Ubuntu 20.04, the default GCC version is 9.4 and needs to be upgraded to GCC 11.4. HiveOS is also supported, please refer to the mining tutorial documentation for specific instructions.
Q: Should I choose the Desk or Server version of the operating system ISO? A: The Desk version defaults to using GPU memory, so we strongly recommend using the Server version.
Q: Are AMD GPUs supported? A: Currently, AMD GPUs are not supported.
Q: Is Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) supported? A: No, it is not supported.
Q: Do I need a VPN to connect to the mining pool?
A: A VPN may be needed if you encounter network issues. If everything runs smoothly, a VPN is not required.