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 installing the system, install the NVMe SSD into the Dragon Q8B NVMe SSD slot, then power the Dragon Q8B with a 20V Type-C power adapter to boot the system.
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Install the NVMe SSD
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Connect the monitor and board using HDMI or a dual-ended USB-C cable
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Power the Dragon Q8B with a 20V Type-C power adapter
After the system boots normally, the power LED turns green and the status LED blinks blue.
Logging into the System
When you boot the system for the first time, log in with the default username and password.
The default credentials for Radxa OS are:
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Username | radxa |
| Password | radxa |
Using the System
After the system boots successfully, you can start using Radxa OS on the Dragon Q8B. For basic Radxa OS usage, refer to Use the System guide.
