Install System to microSD Card
This guide explains how to install the system to a MicroSD card.
Installing the system will format the MicroSD card. Please back up any important data in advance!
Prerequisites
Hardware Requirements
You need to prepare the following hardware devices in advance:
- MicroSD card
- MicroSD card reader
To ensure the system runs smoothly, choose a MicroSD card with a U1 or higher rating for system burning and usage.
Hardware Connection
Insert the MicroSD card into the MicroSD card reader, then connect the card reader 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 MicroSD card.
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 MicroSD card device.
Start Flashing
Click the Flash! option to start flashing the system image to the MicroSD card.
Waiting for system installation to complete
Waiting for system verification to complete
After successfully installing the system image, close the Etcher software!
If you encounter permission issues during the burning process, try running Balena Etcher as an administrator. If the software prompts "Something went wrong. If it is a compressed image, please check that the archive is not corrupted":
- Check if the image file has been correctly extracted (7-zip is recommended for extraction).
- Check if your MicroSD card is functioning properly.
Booting the System
After completing the system installation, insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot of the Dragon Q6A, then power on the Dragon Q6A using the 12V Type-C power adapter to boot the system.
① : Insert the microSD card
② : Connect the monitor to the board using an HDMI cable
③ : Power on the Dragon Q6A using the 12V Type-C power adapter
When the system boots normally, the power indicator will light up green and the status LED will blink blue.
System Login
When you first start the system, you'll need to log in using the default username and password.
The default credentials for Radxa OS are as follows:
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Username | radxa |
| Password | radxa |
Using the System
After successfully booting the system, you can start using the Radxa system on your Dragon Q6A. For basic usage instructions, please refer to the Using the System guide.
