Install the system using an 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!
Boot the system
To boot the system from an NVMe SSD, you must flash the SPI boot firmware first. If you have not flashed the SPI boot firmware yet, please refer to the Erase / Flash SPI Flash guide.
After the system installation is complete, install the NVMe SSD into the NVMe SSD slot on the Radxa E24C, then power the board with a 12V DC power adapter to boot the system.
Detailed steps:
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Install the NVMe SSD
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Connect the display and the board using an HDMI / DP cable
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Power the Radxa E24C with a 12V DC power adapter
Log in to the system
When you boot the system for the first time, you need to log in with the default username and password.
The default credentials for Radxa OS are as follows:
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Username | radxa |
| Password | radxa |
Use the system
After logging in successfully, you can configure the system and start development on the Radxa E24C.