Quick Start
This tutorial is designed to help you quickly get started with the Tina Linux system on the Cubie A5E.
Product Overview
| No. | View | No. | View | No. | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | Cubie A5E Front | ② | Cubie A5E Back | ③ | Cubie A5E Side |
Prerequisites
Hardware Requirements
You will need to prepare the following hardware devices in advance:
- Board: Radxa Cubie A5E
- Power Supply: 5V Type-C Power Adapter
- System Boot Media: microSD Card (for system installation and booting)
- Display: HDMI Cable and Monitor (for graphical interface)
- Input Devices: Keyboard and Mouse (for GUI operation)
- Debugging Tools (Optional): USB-to-Serial Cable (for serial login) and USB-A Hub (for expanding USB peripherals)
It is recommended to use the Cubie A5E with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
The Cubie A5E board is compatible with PD protocol 5V Type-C power input. A power supply of 3A or higher is recommended to ensure stable operation of all peripherals.
Get System Image
Please visit the Resource Downloads page to get the Tina Linux system image.
Image Type Selection
- GPT Image (Recommended for beginners): Suitable for microSD cards and NVMe SSDs, installed using Balena Etcher tool
- FEL Image (Advanced): Suitable for eMMC installation, flashed using Phoenix tools
Install System
You can refer to the following general installation tutorials:
GPT Image Installation
- Install System to microSD Card (Recommended for new users)
- Install System to NVMe SSD
FEL Image Installation
Booting the System
① : Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot
② : Connect the monitor to the board using an HDMI cable
③ : Connect a mouse or keyboard using a USB-A port: If you have a USB-A hub, you can connect the mouse and keyboard through the hub
④ : Power on the board using a 5V Type-C power adapter
If the board is powered on correctly, the power indicator will light up green; if the system boots normally, the status indicator will blink blue.
Once the system has successfully booted, the system desktop will be displayed on the monitor.
First Login
When using the official Tina Linux system image, please use the default login credentials:
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Username | root |
| Password | No password (press Enter key) |