Install OS to eMMC Module
This guide applies to Radxa ROCK Pi E boards with eMMC module interface.
This guide explains how to use the Radxa eMMC/UFS module reader with an eMMC module to install the system onto the eMMC module.
Installing the system will format the eMMC module. Please back up any important data in advance!
Prerequisites
Hardware Requirements
You need to prepare the following hardware devices in advance:
- eMMC module
- Radxa eMMC/UFS Module Reader
Hardware Connection
Insert the eMMC module into the Radxa eMMC/UFS Module Reader, then connect the reader to your computer.
eMMC Module Installation Steps:
- Ensure the notch on the eMMC module aligns with the interface direction of the module reader
- Make sure the slot interface at the bottom of the eMMC module aligns with the module reader's interface
- Gently press one end of the eMMC module until you hear a "click" sound, indicating successful installation. Use the same method to press the other end to ensure the eMMC module is properly installed.
System Installation
Download System Image
Use your PC to access the Resource Download page and download the system image file to your local machine.
The downloaded system image is a compressed file and needs to be extracted before use!
Install System Image
You can use Balena Etcher software to install the system image onto the eMMC module.
For installation and usage instructions of Balena Etcher, you can refer to the Etcher Usage 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 eMMC module device.
Start Flashing
Click the Flash! option to begin writing the system image to the eMMC module.
Waiting for system installation to complete
Waiting for system verification to complete
After successfully installing the system image, close the Etcher software!
