Install System Using Card Reader
This guide explains how to use the Radxa eMMC/UFS module reader with a UFS module to install the system onto the UFS module.
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.
UFS Module Installation Steps:
- Ensure the notch on the UFS module aligns with the connector on the module reader
- Make sure the slot interface at the bottom of the UFS module aligns with the connector on the module reader
- 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.
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.
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!
Note: To boot from UFS, you need to short the UFS BOOT pins using a jumper cap or DuPont wire (after shorting, the system cannot boot from eMMC). For the connector location, refer to the Other Interfaces document.