Quick start
Packing list
- ROCK 5B
- ROCK 5B+
![ROCK 5B/5B+ overview](/img/rock5b/rock-5b-package.webp)
![rock 5b+ overview](/img/rock5b/rock-5b-plus-package.webp)
- ROCK 5B
- ROCK 5B+
The ROCK 5B standard package includes the following items:
- ROCK 5B motherboard
The ROCK 5B+ standard package includes the following items:
- ROCK 5B+ motherboard
- Wi-FI antenna
To boot up the ROCK 5B/5B+, you'll also need the following:
- A charger(PD charge recommended), positive inside and ground outside.The ROCK 5B/5B+ also supports PoE power supply. For more details on power supply, please refer to power-supply.
- An HDMI cable and an HDMI-enabled monitor with a recommended resolution of 1080P or higher, a 4K / 8K monitor will provide the best experience.
- A set of USB mouse and keyboard, common USB input devices support plug and play.
- A network cable, you need to connect to the Internet to update your system.
Peripherals that are not required but enhance the basic functionality of the ROCK 5B/5B+:
- Heat sink, refer to heat sink selection to install the heatsink.
Installing the operating system
Refer to the install-os section to install the operating system.
Wiring and Powering Up
- Connect any of the HDMI output ports of the ROCK 5B/5B+ to HDMI cable.
2. Connect a USB mouse and keyboard to the ROCK 5B/5B+ via the Micro HDMI to HDMI cable.
- Connect the USB mouse and keyboard to any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on the ROCK 5B/5B+.
3. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port.
- Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port.
![rock5b+ ethernet](/img/rock5b/rock5bp-ethernet.webp)
- Plug the power adapter into the power port on the ROCK 5B/5B+. When the device is powered on, the power indicator light will display a solid green color. After the normal startup process completes, the indicator light will start to blink.
![rock5b+ pwr](/img/rock5b/rock5bp-pwr.webp)
tip
The entire process lasts about 40 seconds from powering up the system to booting it to the system desktop.