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Packing list​

rock 5T overview

ROCK 5T standard package includes the following items: - ROCK 5B+ motherboard - Wi-FI antenna

To boot up the ROCK 5T, you'll also need the following:

  • A charger(DC 12V recommended), positive inside and ground outside. The ROCK 5T 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 5T:

Installing the operating system​

Refer to the install-os section to install the operating system.

Wiring and Powering Up​

  1. Connect any of the HDMI output ports of the ROCK 5T to HDMI cable.
rock5T hdmi
  1. Connect the USB mouse and keyboard to any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port
rock5T usb
  1. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port.
rock5T ethernet
  1. Plug the power adapter into the power port on the ROCK 5T. 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.
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The entire process lasts about 40 seconds from powering up the system to booting it to the system desktop.