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Ethereum Mining with AMD APP SDK 2.8: A Guide to Overcoming ClGetPlatformsIDs Error

Cgminer is a popular Ethereum mining solution that has been widely used by miners around the world. However, one of its features, AMD APP SDK 2.8, requires additional installation and configuration to work properly. In this article, we will delve into the clGetPlatformsIDs error issue and provide a step-by-step guide to resolve it.

ClGetPlatformsIDs Error

The ”clGetPlatformsIDs” error occurs when Cgminer tries to get information about the available platforms (CPUs) that support OpenCL (Open Computing Language). This process is critical for AMD APP SDK 2.8 as it allows the miner to determine which devices are compatible with the SDK.

Why does clGetPlatformsIDs fail?

In the latest versions of Cgminer, there is a bug in the OpenCL API that prevents the clGetPlatformsIDs function from working properly. This is because AMD APP SDK 2.8 requires additional configuration settings to enable the clGetPlatformsIDs feature.

Solution: Configuring AMD APP SDK 2.8

To fix the clGetPlatformsIDs error, you need to install and configure AMD APP SDK 2.8 on your system. Here is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Download AMD APP SDK 2.8

Visit the official AMD APP SDK download page and download the latest version (2.8) for your operating system.

Step 2: Install AMD APP SDK 2.8

Install AMD APP SDK 2.8 on your system by following the installation instructions provided with the downloaded package.

Step 3: Configure AMD APP SDK 2.8

After installing AMD APP SDK 2.8, you need to configure it to work properly with Cgminer and OpenCL. Here is a brief description of the installation steps:

• Edit AMD APP SDK 2.8 configuration file: Edit the amdapp2_8.conf file to enable the clGetPlatformsIDs feature.

• Set Platforms: Set the Platforms setting to include all available platforms (CPUs) that support OpenCL.

Step 4: Rebuild Cgminer

After configuring AMD APP SDK 2.8, rebuild Cgminer with the following command:

./build.sh

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This will recompile Cgminer with the new AMD APP SDK 2.8 configuration.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation or after rebuilding Cgminer, you can try the following:

• See AMD APP SDK 2.8 Documentation: Visit the official AMD APP SDK documentation page for more information on configuring and using AMD APP SDK 2.8.

• Contact AMD Support: Contact AMD Support Team if issues persist after trying the steps above.

By following these steps, you should be able to overcome the clGetPlatformsIDs error and successfully install Cgminer with AMD APP SDK 2.8 on your system.