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  • Page 1 AIE900-XNX Series Edge AI Embedded System User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Disclaimers

    Axiomtek does not make any commitment to update any information in this manual. Axiomtek reserves the right to change or revise this document and/or product at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any forms or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, among others, without prior written permissions of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions. The AIE900-XNX does not come with an operating system which must be loaded first before installation of any software into the computer. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing any internal components.

  • Page 4: Classification

    Classification Degree of production against electric shock: not classified Degree of protection against ingress of water: IP40 Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide. Mode of operation: Continuous Note: All I/O connectors should be connected with corresponding cables when the system is operating with IP40 rated definition.

  • Page 5: General Cleaning Tips

    General Cleaning Tips Please keep the following precautions in mind while understanding the details fully before and during any cleaning of the computer and any components within. A piece of dry cloth is ideal to clean the device. Be cautious of any tiny removable components when using a vacuum cleaner to absorb dirt on the floor.

  • Page 6: Scrap Computer Recycling

    Scrap Computer Recycling Please inform the nearest Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for suitable solutions in case computers require maintenance or repair; or for recycling in case computers are out of order or no longer in use. Trademarks Acknowledgments Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Disclaimers ......................ii Safety Precautions ....................iii Classification ......................iv General Cleaning Tips ................... v Scrap Computer Recycling ................... vi SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION................. 1 General Description ................1 System Specifications ............... 2 1.2.1 Product Specification ..................2 1.2.2 I/O System ......................
  • Page 8 SECTION 4 JETPACK SDK Flash Guide ........... 41 JETPACK FLASH METHOD ............. 41 Image Information Inquiry Command ..........44 JTOP — Third-party Jetson Platform Monitor Tool ....... 45 viii...

  • Page 9: Section 1 Introduction

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the AIE900-XNX. Chapter 1 includes the following sections: ◼ General Description ◼ System Specifications ◼ Dimensions ◼ I/O Outlets ◼ Packing List ◼ Model List General Description ®...

  • Page 10: System Specifications

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual ⚫ Reliable and Stable Design The AIE900-XNX adopts an advanced fanless system and supports PCIex4 NVMe through M.2 connector, which makes it perfectly suitable for operation in AI computing environments, best for deploying advanced edge applications, computer vision, 3D vision guided robot, autonomous mobile robot (AMR), intelligent roadside unit, obstacle detection, intelligent surveillance applications.

  • Page 11: I/O System

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual ⚫ WLAN & WWAN ◼ One M.2 Key B 3042/3050 slot to support 5G modules ◼ One PCI Express Mini Card module slot to support Wi-Fi/3G/LTE/GPS modules ◼ One SIM card slot 1.2.2 I/O System ⚫...

  • Page 12: System Specification

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 1.2.3 System Specification ⚫ Watchdog Timer ◼ Dual watchdog timer ⚫ Power Supply ◼ Input : 9 ~ 36 VDC default (Ignition power control by option) ⚫ Operation Temperature ◼ -30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F) ⚫...

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Dimensions The following diagrams show you the dimensions and outlines of the AIE900-XNX. 1.3.1 System Dimensions Introduction...

  • Page 14: Wall Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 6 Pcs)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 1.3.2 Wall Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 6 pcs) Mount AIE on Drywall: Minimum screw size: M5 x 6L (Depends on the thickness of drywall) Introduction...

  • Page 15: Vesa Arm Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 6Pcs)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 1.3.3 VESA Arm Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 6pcs) Introduction...

  • Page 16: Din-Rail Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 12 Pcs)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 1.3.4 DIN-rail Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 12 pcs) Introduction...

  • Page 17: I/O Outlets

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual I/O Outlets The following figures show you the I/O outlets on the front view of the AIE900-XNX. ⚫ Front View Drawing ⚫ Rear View Drawing Introduction...

  • Page 18: Packing List

    M.2 SSD thermal kit x 1 (for M.2 SSD drive) ⚫ 5G module thermal kit x 1 (for 5G module) ※ Please visit Axiomtek’s official website to download the latest product manual. Model List Fanless edge AI system with NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX...

  • Page 19: Section 2 Hardware Installation

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION The AIE900-XNX is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as SSD (Solid State Drive), microSD card, PCI Express Mini Card modules, and 5G module. Chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware.
  • Page 20 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 4 While holding the PCI Express mini card at a 45-degree angle up from the horizontal, slowly insert the golden fingers into the mini PCI Express slot, until it is fully inserted in place. Step 5 Press the PCI Express mini card down gently, but firmly, and then secure the mini card to the carrier by tightening up one M2 screw to the marked position.

  • Page 21: Installing The M.2 Key B 3050 5G Module

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Installing the M.2 Key B 3050 5G Module Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power adaptor. Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate and loosen seven screws at the bottom side, as marked by the red circles in the picture below.
  • Page 22 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 4 Take the thermal pad, thermal bracket, brass hex standoff, two M3 screws and one M2 screw out of the package box. Step 5 Secure the brass hex standoff on the carrier board and apply one thermal pad on the M.2 3042/3050 Key B slot.
  • Page 23 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 6 While holding the M.2 Key B 3050 module at a 30 degree angle up from the horizontal, slowly insert the golden fingers into the M.2 Key B 3042/3050 slot, until it is fully inserted in place.
  • Page 24 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 8 Refer to the section 2.3: Installing 5G or LTE or Wi-Fi Antenna Cable for the antennas cable installation and management. Step 9 Apply another thermal pad on the M.2 Key B 3050 5G module.
  • Page 25 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 10 Put the M.2 5G bracket on the thermal pad, then secure the bracket to the carrier by tightening up the two M3 screws to the marked positions. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 26: Installing 5G Or Lte Or Wi-Fi Antenna Cable

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Installing 5G or LTE or Wi-Fi Antenna Cable Step 1 Install either the Mini PCIe card into the Mini PCIe slot or the M.2 Key B card into the M.2 Key B slot, and affix it with a screw. For more details, please refer to section 2.1: Installing the PCI Express Mini Card / section...
  • Page 27 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 2 Take the antenna kit out of its box, and remove the hex nut and washer from the antenna cable. Note: The LTE, Wi-Fi and 5G modules come with a different type of SMA cable, one is IPEX, and another one is IPEX4.
  • Page 28 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 3 Install the antenna cable connectors through the openings on the chassis, put the washer and Hex nut into the antenna cable connector, and then tighten them up, then manage the antenna cables. We suggest installing the antenna cables through the openings marked in the Note: figure below for better cable management.
  • Page 29 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Hardware Installation...
  • Page 30 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 4 Connect the antenna cables to the PCI Express mini card or the M.2 Key B 5G module.  PCI Express mini card  M.2 Key B 5G module Hardware Installation...

  • Page 31: Installing The M.2 2280 Key M Ssd Drive

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Installing the M.2 2280 Key M SSD Drive Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power adaptor. Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate and loosen seven screws at the bottom side, as marked by the red circles in the picture below.
  • Page 32 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 4 Take the thermal pad, thermal bracket, and two M3 screws and one M2 screw out of the package box. Step 5 Apply the thermal pad on the M.2 2280 Key M slot. Note: Thermal Pad dimension: 60mm (L) x 25mm (W) x 2mm (H)
  • Page 33 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 6 While holding the M.2 2280 Key M SSD drive at a 30-degree angle up from the horizontal, slowly insert the golden fingers into the M.2 2280 Key M slot, until it is fully inserted in place.
  • Page 34 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step 8 Apply another thermal pad on the M.2 2280 Key M SSD drive. Note: Thermal Pad dimension: 60mm (L) x 25mm (W) x 2mm (H) Step 9 Put the M.2 thermal bracket on the thermal pad, then secure the bracket to the carrier by tightening up the two M3 screws to the marked positions.

  • Page 35: Section 3 Jumper Setting & Connector

    Jumper & Connector Location PSB905 Top View Note: We strongly recommended that you should not modify any unmentioned jumper setting without Axiomtek FAE’s instruction. Any modification without instruction might cause damage to the system. Jumper Setting & Connector...
  • Page 36 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual PSB905 Bottom View MIO302 Front View Jumper Setting & Connector...

  • Page 37: Jumper Setting Summary

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Jumper Setting Summary Proper jumper settings configure the AIE900-XNX to meet your application purpose. We are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices, respectively. PSB905: Jumper Functions Settings Normal Mode...
  • Page 38 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Note: How to set up Jumpers The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “closed”; if not, that means the jumper is “open”. [Open] [Closed] [Pin1 -2 Closed] Jumper Setting &...

  • Page 39: Connectors

    Connectors connect the board with other parts of the system. Loose or improper connection might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a summary table showing you all connectors and buttons on the AIE900-XNX Series. PCB Location...

  • Page 40: Micro Usb 2.0 Connector (Micro Usb) (Cn1)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 3.3.1 Micro USB 2.0 Connector (Micro USB) (CN1) The CN1 is specifically designed for image flashing only. To flash Jetpack, please switch SSW1 to ON before booting up the system, which would force the system to recovery mode.

  • Page 41: Usb3.1 Gen2 Connector (Cn5)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 3.3.4 USB3.1 Gen2 Connector (CN5) The Universal Serial Bus connectors are compliant with USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps) (CN5), ideal for installing USB peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc. Signal Signal USB- USB- USB+ USB+...

  • Page 42: 2280 Key M Pcie X4 Ssd Slot (Cn10)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 3.3.6 M.2 2280 Key M PCIe x4 SSD slot (CN10) The AIE900-XNX comes with one M.2 2280 Key M PCI-Express x4 NVMe SSD slot for storage. Signal Signal Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V PEX3_RX- PEX3_RX+ LED_1# PEX3_TX- +3.3V...

  • Page 43: 3042/3050 Key B 5G Module Slot (Cn13)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 3.3.7 M.2 3042/3050 Key B 5G module slot (CN13) The AIE900-XNX comes with one M.2 3042/3050 Key B USB3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps) slot for 5G module. Signal Signal Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V +1.8V USB_D+ +3.3V USB_D- Key B...

  • Page 44: Pci-Express Mini Card Slot (Cn14)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 3.3.8 PCI-Express Mini Card Slot (CN14) The AIE900-XNX supports a full-size PCI-Express Mini Card slot. CN14 is applying to either PCI-Express or USB 2.0 signal, and complies with PCI-Express Mini Card Spec. V1.2. Signal Signal Signal Signal +3.3V...

  • Page 45: Ethernet / Poe Ports (Cn19, Cn20, Cn21)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 3.3.10 Ethernet / PoE Ports (CN19, CN20, CN21) ® The AIE900-XNX comes with five RJ-45 connectors: CN19 (Intel® I210-IT), CN20 (Intel I210- IT), and CN21 (via NVIDIA Xavier NX). One GbE port is CN21, and four GbE PoE ports (non- isolated) are CN19 and CN20, which is compliant with IEEE 802.3at class 4, and the total...

  • Page 46: Serial & Can Port (Com/ Can 1, Com/ Can 2) (Cn23)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 3.3.11 Serial & CAN Port (COM/ CAN 1, COM/ CAN 2) (CN23) AIE900-XNX supports two serial ports or two CAN-bus ports, or one serial port and one CAN- bus port, which are shared by the same DB9 ports. Users can select either COM or CAN-bus by configuring the jumper setting: JP5 (COM / CAN 1) and JP4 (COM / CAN 2).

  • Page 47: Recovery Mode Switch (Ssw1)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 3.3.13 Recovery Mode Switch (SSW1) It will make NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX enter force recovery mode when switching SSW2 to ON before booting up the system. Function Description Recovery Mode OFF (Default) Normal 3.3.14 Reset Button (SW2) The reset button can allow users to reset AIE900-XNX if the system experiences a problem that prevents it from working properly.

  • Page 48: Debug Port Connector (Jp3)

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual 3.3.17 Debug Port Connector (JP3) The JP3 is UART interface (ttyTHS4) for debug port when developing software. Signal TXD_3.3V RXD_3.3V 3.3.18 CMOS Battery Interface (BAT1) This connector is used for CMOS battery interface. Signal +VBAT 3.3.19 Power and Storage LED Indicator (LED3) The green LED (Power) is linked to power signal which lights up and will remain steady while the system is powered on.The amber LED is linked to M.2 2280 solid state drive (SSD) to...

  • Page 49: Section 4 Jetpack Sdk Flash Guide

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual SECTION 4 JETPACK SDK Flash Guide This section provides users with a detailed description of how to flash NVIDIA JetPack SDK for AIE900-XNX. Users can follow the instructions below to install or reinstall JetPack SDK by themselves.
  • Page 50 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step2. Open the terminal at host system, and change the path to the image file directory for example “~/Downloads” with following commands to check image tarball data integrity first $ cd ~/Downloads $ md5sum -c <image_tarball_file_name>.tbz2.md5sum Command Example: $ md5sum -c mfi_jetson-xavier-nx-devkit-emmc-JP4.5.1-AIE900-XNX-V1.0.0.tbz2.md5sum...
  • Page 51 AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Step6. Running the following command to flash the image. $ sudo ./nvmflash.sh Step7. The flashing procedure takes approximately 20 m inutes or more. Once finished, you should see “Flash complete (SUCCESS)” as shown below, and AIE900-XNX will automatically reboot, and please switch the recovery switch(SSW1) to OFF to return to standard mode.

  • Page 52: Image Information Inquiry Command

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual Image Information Inquiry Command axiomtek.sh Running command to inquiry the current image information, image version, L4T version, Linux kernel version, and Ubuntu version. Jetpack SDK Flash Guide...

  • Page 53: Jtop - Third-Party Jetson Platform Monitor Tool

    AIE900-XNX Series User’s Manual JTOP — Third-party Jetson Platform Monitor Tool JTOP is a third-party system monitoring utility that runs on the terminal and see and control realtime the status of the AIE Series Platform. CPU, RAM, GPU status, power mode management, toolkits version and more.

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