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Installing 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.

warning

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.

Image Note

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.

Balena Etcher

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 Radxa Orion O6N's NVMe SSD slot, then power on the Radxa Orion O6N using the 12V DC power adapter to start the system.

Detailed steps:

  1. Install the NVMe SSD

  2. Connect the monitor to the Motherboard using an HDMI/DP cable

  3. Power on the Radxa Orion O6N using the 12V DC power adapter

When the system boots normally, the power indicator will light up green and the status LED will flash blue.

Logging into the System

When you first boot the system, you'll need to log in using the default username and password.

Default credentials for Radxa OS are as follows:

ItemValue
Usernameradxa
Passwordradxa

Using the System

After successfully logging in, you can proceed with system configuration and development on your Radxa Orion O6N.

Radxa Orion O6N Login Screen

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