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Install System Using a Card Reader

This tutorial is only applicable to Radxa Orion O6N. The Radxa Orion O6 does not have a UFS module connector.

This guide explains how to use the Radxa eMMC/UFS module reader with a UFS module to install the system onto the UFS module.

warning

Installing the system will format the UFS module. Please back up any important data in advance!

Prerequisites

Hardware Requirements

You need to prepare the following hardware devices in advance:

  • UFS module
  • Radxa eMMC/UFS module reader

Hardware Connection

Insert the UFS module into the Radxa eMMC/UFS module reader, then connect the module reader to your computer.

caution

UFS Module Installation Steps:

  1. Ensure the notch on the UFS module aligns with the connector on the module reader
  2. Make sure the slot interface at the bottom of the UFS module aligns with the connector on the module reader
  3. Gently press down on one end of the UFS module until you hear a "click" sound, then repeat for the other end to ensure the UFS module is properly installed.

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 UFS module.

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 UFS module device.

Start Flashing

Click the Flash! option to start flashing the system image to the UFS module.

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

After completing the system installation, install the UFS module into the Radxa Orion O6N's UFS module interface, then power on the Radxa Orion O6N using a 12V DC power adapter to start the system.

Detailed steps:

  1. Install the UFS module

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

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

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

Login to the System

When you first start the system, you need to log in with the default username and password.

The default credentials for Radxa OS are as follows:

ItemContent
Usernameradxa
Passwordradxa

Using the System

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

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