sounds very unlikely...which PSU do you have? Did you install the jumper?
re burning PCIe by plugging into controller-that's just pure trolling as controller does not consume enough power to burn a PCIe cable.
You might have burned a connector (maybe!) if you inserted it backwards, but that's it.
maybe you needed consultation or read more about it before trying something.
Jumper? Can you explain?
Using AWP batch 2, which comes with 2 less pci-e which kind of sucks.
And not burnt cable, but scorched 6 pin that I don't like to see. I think the prescribed method of having to power the hash boards then the controller is pretty damn stupid.
what's AWP batch 2. Is this APW3 1600W or something else. If else, post what exactly is it.
maybe Bitmain's PSU does not need jumper (someone who uses it can confirm either way)-I was talking about ATX PSUs (like EVGA or Corsair).
prescribed method should be used ONLY if you use more than one PSU AND you connect boards and controller to
unpowered PSUs, then switch PSU for boards first, THEN switch PSU for controller second-
not attach controller LIVE while PSU is already powered, that's a bit reckless.
EDIT: also, are you on 220/240V? APW will not work on 110/120V