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Summary of Contents for IEI Technology HYPER-RK39
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HYPER-RK39 SBC HYPER-RK39 CPU Card MODEL: HYPER-RK39 Pico-ITX SBC with Rockchip RK3399 Processor, 2 GB LPDDR3, 16 GB eMMC Flash, HDMI, eDP, GbE LAN, PCIe Mini, USB 3.1, USB 2.0, COM and RoHS User Manual Page I Rev. 1.00 - September 14, 2018...
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HYPER-RK39 SBC Revision Date Version Changes September 14, 2018 1.00 Initial release Page II...
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HYPER-RK39 SBC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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HYPER-RK39 SBC Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product.
1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: HYPER-RK39 The HYPER-RK39 series is a single bard computer in Pico-ITX form factor with an on-board Rockchip RK3399 SoC and 1866 MHz 2 GB LPDDR3 memory. It is a platform that supports Android 7.1 and Ubuntu 16.04 OS.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 1.2 Features Some of the HYPER-RK39 motherboard features are listed below: Pico-ITX motherboard supports Rockchip RK3399 on-board SoC HDMI and eDP support dual display On-board 1866 MHz 2 GB LPDDR3 memory 16 GB eMMC NAND flash and one microSD slot ...
HYPER-RK39 SBC 1.3 Connectors The connectors on the HYPER-RK39 are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors (Front Side) Figure 1-3: Connectors (Solder Side) Page 4...
HYPER-RK39 SBC 1.5 Data Flow Figure 1-5 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-5: Data Flow Diagram Page 6...
HYPER-RK39 SBC Specification HYPER-RK39 Environmental and Power Specifications Power Supply 12 V DC input power (2-pin wafer) Power Consumption +12 V @ 3.0 A (Rockchip RK3399 SoC with 2 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 memory) Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C with air flow Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C...
Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the HYPER-RK39 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the antistatic guidelines above.
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the HYPER-RK39 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image GPIO cable, 250mm, p=2.54 mm (P/N: 32133-030000-100-RS) Audio cable, 200mm, Jack:Ø3.5 (P/N: 32107-005200-100-RS) eDP cable, 300 mm, p=0.5 mm (P/N: 32602-030700-100-RS) 11.6"...
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HYPER-RK39 SBC Camera module, 2592x1944 sensor type (P/N: 7I001-COC794A5SFE-RS) 60 W power adapter (P/N: 63040-010060-120-RS) LTE Antenna (P/N: 32505-004200-100-RS) LTE module* (PCIe Mini, WCDMA/HSPA+/LTE, SIM7500A) (P/N: 27552-000001-RS) LTE module* (PCIe Mini, WCDMA/HSPA+/LTE, SIM7500SA) (P/N: 27552-000003-RS) *A SIM card slot board shown below has to be installed with the LTE module:...
HYPER-RK39 SBC 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the internal and external connectors. 3.1.1 HYPER-RK39 Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations (Front Side) Figure 3-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side)
HYPER-RK39 SBC 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label Antenna connector RF coaxial ANT1, ANT2 Battery connector 2-pin wafer BAT_CN1 Camera connector 30-pin FPC Debug port 4-pin wafer Earphone connector...
USB1 USB 3.1 Type-C connector USB 3.1 Type-C USB_C1 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the HYPER-RK39. 3.2.1 Antenna Connectors CN Label: ANT1, ANT2 CN Type: RF coaxial connector...
Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. NOTE: It is recommended to attach the RTC battery onto the system chassis in which the HYPER-RK39 is installed. CN Label: BAT_CN1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm...
HYPER-RK39 SBC Description VBAT+ Table 3-3: Battery Connector Pinouts 3.2.1 Camera Connector CN Label: CN Type: 30-pin FPC, p=0.5 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 The camera connector is connected to a camera module. Figure 3-5: Camera Connector Location PIN NO.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 3.2.2 General Purpose I/O Connector CN Label: CN11, CN16 10-pin header, p=1.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 and Table 3-9 The general purpose I/O connector can control external devices. Figure 3-9: General Purpose Connector Locations PIN NO.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 3.2.2 Power Connector CN Label: CN47 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.5 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 The power connector provides +12 V power to the board. Figure 3-12: Power Connector Location Description...
HYPER-RK39 SBC 3.2.1 Power Button Connector CN Label: CN17 2-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 The power button connector is connected to a power switch on the system chassis. Figure 3-13: Power Button Connector Location...
HYPER-RK39 SBC 3.2.2 Power Key Connector CN Label: CN18 2-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-13 The power key connector is connected to a power key. Figure 3-14: Power Key Connector Location...
HYPER-RK39 SBC Figure 3-19: LAN Connector 3.3.1 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector (COM1) CN Label: COM1 CN Type: DB-9 connector CN Location: See Figure 3-17 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-17 and Figure 3-20 The pinouts for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 communication are shown below.
CN Location: See Figure 3-17 The HYPER-RK39 has one external USB 3.1 Gen 1 port and one USB 2.0 port. The USB connector can be connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 device. Figure 3-21: External USB Type-A Ports...
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the HYPER-RK39. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the HYPER-RK39 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
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HYPER-RK39 SBC WARNING: The installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the HYPER-RK39, components and injury to the user. Before and during the installation please DO the following: Read the user manual: The user manual provides a complete description of the HYPER-RK39 installation instructions and configuration options.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 4.3 Full-size PCIe Mini Card Installation The PCIe Mini card slot allows installation of either a full-size PCIe Mini card. To install a full-size PCIe Mini card, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the PCIe Mini card slot. See Chapter 3.
HYPER-RK39 SBC Figure 4-2: Inserting the Full-size PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle Step 4: Secure the full-size PCIe Mini card. Secure the full-size PCIe Mini card with the retention screw previously removed (Figure 4-3). Step 0:...
2 The plastic sheet attached on the thermal pad of the heat sink must be removed before installation. A heat sink is shipped with the HYPER-RK39. The heat sink must be installed on to the HYPER-RK39 before operation. The following figure shows how to install the heat sink.
HYPER-RK39 SBC Figure 4-4: Heat Sink Installation 4.4.3 Motherboard Installation To install the HYPER-RK39 motherboard into the chassis please refer to the reference material that came with the chassis. Page 41...
HYPER-RK39 SBC 4.5 Available Drivers All the drivers for the HYPER-RK39 are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type HYPER-RK39 and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 4-5: IEI Resource Download Center 4.5.1 Driver Download To download drivers from IEI Resource Download Center, follow the steps below.
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HYPER-RK39 SBC Step 3: Click the driver file name on the page and you will be prompted with the following window. You can download the entire ISO file ( ), or click the small arrow to find an individual driver and click the file name to download (...
HYPER-RK39 SBC The HYPER-RK39 may come with Android OS pre-installed. This chapter introduces the user interface and basic functions of Android OS installed in the HYPER-RK39. 5.1 Home Screen Android OS supports multiple home screens allowing users to customize the screen with widgets, apps and shortcuts.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 5.1.2 Switching between Home Screens Swipe right or left to switch between home screens. Figure 4-2: Multiple Home Screens 5.1.3 Favorites Tray The Favorites tray at the bottom of each home screen allows users to keep the most important or frequently used shortcuts.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 5.1.4 Adding Shortcuts To add app or widget shortcuts on the home screen, follow the steps below. Step 1: To add an app shortcut, tap the up arrow on the home screen to access the All Apps page.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 5.1.5 Arranging the Home Screen The items on the home screen can be moved and deleted. Touch and hold an item on the home screen and drag it where you want. To trash the item on the screen, drag it to the Remove icon.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 5.2 Navigation Buttons The navigation buttons shown in Figure 4-8 can always be found at the bottom of every screen. Figure 4-6: Navigation Buttons Buttons Description Tap to turn the volume down. Tap to return to the previous screen.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 5.3 Status Bar The status bar on the top of the screen (Figure 4-9) displays system status, such as battery level or signal strength. Figure 4-7: Status Bar Swipe down from the status bar to view notification and status details (Figure 4-10).
HYPER-RK39 SBC The HYPER-RK39 may come with Ubuntu 16.04 OS pre-installed. This chapter introduces the user interface and basic functions of Ubuntu OS installed in the HYPER-RK39. 6.1 Desktop Figure 4-1: Ubuntu Desktop Panel It is used for starting and switching applications and for receiving information about the system.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 6.2 Menu Figure 4-2: Ubuntu Menu The Menu is an application launcher. After clicking on the Menu Button , a list of favorite applications is displayed. The user can browse through all of installed applications by clicking on the category buttons on the side. Additionally, the Menu keeps a list of the last ten applications that the user has launched from it.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 6.3 Network Connection Figure 4-3: Ubuntu NetworkManager Ubuntu uses NetworkManager manage wired wireless connections. NetworkManager will automatically use a wired network, if one is available. To see all available connections, click the NetworkManager icon. To connect to a network, click the network name.
HYPER-RK39 SBC 6.4 Managing Applications NOTE: 1. To be able to install new software from the repositories, the system must be connected to the Internet. 2. Administrative access is required to add and remove software. The Ubuntu software repositories contain software for users to download. To access the...
HYPER-RK39 SBC Removing software Click Installed on the top panel Find the application that you want to remove by using the search box or looking through the installed applications Select the application and click Remove The user may be asked to enter the system password; once entered, the...
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HYPER-RK39 SBC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply. FCC WARNING This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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HYPER-RK39 SBC CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. Outside the European Union–If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.
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HYPER-RK39 SBC The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.