Installing System Using NVMe SSD Enclosure
This guide explains how to install the system to an NVMe SSD using an M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure.
Installing the system will format the NVMe SSD. Please back up any important data in advance!
Prerequisites
Hardware Requirements
You need to prepare the following hardware devices in advance:
- M.2 NVMe SSD
- M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
Hardware Connection
Install the M.2 NVMe SSD into the M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure, then connect the enclosure to your computer.
System Installation
Download System Image
Use a PC to access the Downloads page and download the system image file to your local machine.
The downloaded system image is a compressed file that needs to be extracted before use!
Install System Image
Use Balena Etcher software to install the system image to the M.2 NVMe SSD.
For installation and usage of Balena Etcher, please refer to the Etcher Guide tutorial.
Select System Image
Click the Flash from file option and select the system image file you downloaded and extracted earlier.
Select Storage Device
Click the Select target option and choose the M.2 NVMe SSD device.
Start Flashing
Click the Flash! option to start flashing the system image to the M.2 NVMe SSD.
Waiting for system installation to complete
Waiting for system verification to complete
After successfully installing the system image, close the Etcher software!
Booting the System
After completing the system installation, install the NVMe SSD into the NVMe SSD slot of the Dragon Q6A, then power on the Dragon Q6A using a 12V Type-C power adapter to boot the system.
① : Install the NVMe SSD
② : Connect the monitor to the motherboard using an HDMI cable
③ : Power the Dragon Q6A using a 12V Type-C power adapter
When the system boots normally, the power indicator will light up green, and the status indicator will flash blue.
Logging into the System
When you start the system for the first time, you need to log in using the default username and password.
The default credentials for Radxa OS are as follows:
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Username | radxa |
| Password | radxa |
Using the System
After successfully booting the system, you can start using the Radxa OS on your Dragon Q6A. For basic usage of the Radxa OS, please refer to the Using the System tutorial.
