{"product_id":"kf1978e-asic-chip-replacement-service","title":"KF1978E ASIC Chip for Whatsminer M50S, M60S and M63S Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKF1978E ASIC chip\u003c\/strong\u003e is used on Whatsminer M50S, M60S, and M63S series hashboards. This chip is listed for reference and service compatibility only. It is not sold as a standalone part and is used only as part of our Whatsminer component-level hashboard repair service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKF1978E ASIC Chip Compatibility and Service Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Chip Is Used For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KF1978E is an ASIC chip used on MicroBT Whatsminer M50S, M60S, and M63S series hashboards. In repair work, this chip is relevant when diagnosing chip ID errors, bad chip detection, unstable domains, low hashrate, overheating damage, or board communication issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Purchase Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is not sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not ship loose KF1978E chips for DIY repair, resale, or third-party installation. KF1978E chips are supplied and installed only as part of an approved hashboard repair service performed by our repair lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248); border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eASIC chip marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eKF1978E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eCompatible miner families\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eWhatsminer M50S, M60S, and M63S series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eAlgorithm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSHA-256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eTypical related symptoms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eChip ID error, bad chip detection, domain instability, low hashrate, overheating-related faults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eNot sold separately; installed only as part of repair service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen KF1978E Replacement May Be Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhatsminer reports chip ID errors such as “SMX reading chip id error.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe hashboard is detected but cannot reach the expected hashrate range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne or more domains become unstable after warm-up or under full miner load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe board has overheating history and suspected weak solder joints under one or more chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe miner reports bad chip, board communication, or ASIC-chain related faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Do Not Sell KF1978E Chips Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKF1978E replacement requires proper diagnostics, controlled soldering, thermal restoration, and real miner load testing. Replacing the chip without confirming the actual failure can leave the original problem unresolved, especially when the fault is caused by LDO output, solder joint damage, signal-chain interruption, connector damage, or surrounding components. This is why KF1978E chips are supplied only as part of our repair service, not as loose parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/antminer-repair.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact our repair team today and get your miner back to full power.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antminer Repair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53587617677585,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4917\/9921\/files\/kf1978e-asic-chip-whatsminer-m60s-close-up.png?v=1779486667","url":"https:\/\/antminer-repair.com\/products\/kf1978e-asic-chip-replacement-service","provider":"Antminer Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}