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Safety Precautions Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing any internal components. Use a wrist grounding strap and place all electronic components in any static-shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge.
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 of I/O connectors should be connected with corresponding cables when the system is operating with IP40 rated definition.
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.
If the computer equipment’s needs the maintenance or are beyond repair, we strongly recommended that you should inform your Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for the suitable solution. For the computers that are no longer useful or no longer working well, please contact your Axiomtek distributor for recycling and we will make the proper arrangement.
RSC101 User’s Manual SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the RSC101. The Chapter 1 includes the following sections: ◼ General Description ◼ System Specifications ◼ Dimensions ◼ I/O Outlets ◼ Packing List ◼ Model List ◼...
RSC101 User’s Manual General Description The RSC101 is a fanless edge AI vision system with Hailo-8™ AI accelerator to support Linux Ubuntu 20.04, suitable for the most endurable operation. It features fanless design with full feature I/O, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot for system memory, and one M.2 Key B 2242 SSD slot (SATA3).
RSC101 User’s Manual System Specifications 1.2.1 Product Specification ⚫ AI Accelerator ◼ Hailo-8™ SoC, up to 26 TOPS ⚫ ◼ Intel® Elkhart Lake processor ⚫ Storage ◼ One M.2 2242 B Key SSD slot (SATA3) ⚫ System Memory ◼ One DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, up to 32GB ⚫...
RSC101 User’s Manual 1.2.3 System Specification ⚫ Watchdog Timer ⚫ Power Supply ◼ Input : 12VDC to 24VDC ⚫ Operation Temperature ◼ -10°C to +70°C (-14°F to +158°F) ⚫ Storage Temperature ◼ -20°C to +80°C (-4°F to +176°F) ⚫ Humidity ◼...
RSC101 User’s Manual 1.3.2 Wall mount Bracket Dimension Please use the Screws Pack for Wall Mount (4pcs of M3 x 4L screws) for the installation. Introduction...
RSC101 User’s Manual I/O Outlets The following figures show you I/O outlets on front view of the RSC101. ⚫ Front view and rear view drawing Introduction...
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module, antennas and coaxial cables 50966124050E Power adapter 12V/60W 599000001100 Power cord (US) 59904010000E Power cord (UK) 59903000000E Power cord (EU) 59906000010E Power cord (JP) If you cannot find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors immediately. Introduction...
RSC101 User’s Manual SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION The RSC101 is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as SSD (Solid State Drive), WiFi/BT Module, 5G Module and SIM Card. The chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware. Note: To support the IP40 rating, RSC101 must be installed with waterproof SMA cables and antennas.
RSC101 User’s Manual Installing Antenna Cable Install the antenna cable connector through the opening at the side of the chassis and connect the antenna cable to the M.2 wireless communication module. The example is for 5G module with antenna cable. Hardware Installation...
Connectors Location 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. Settings & 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 shows you all connectors and button on the RSC101 Series. External Connectors / Buttons...
RSC101 User’s Manual 3.2.1 M.2 2242 Key B Connector (CN1) The CN1 is a M.2 2242 Key B connector. It is suggested to install the M.2 storage module via SATA with 22mm x 42mm (width x length). Signal Signal CONFIG_3 +V3.3S +V3.3S Key B...
RSC101 User’s Manual 3.2.2 M.2 3052 Key B Connector (CN2) The CN2 is a M.2 3052 Key B connector. It is suggested to install the M.2 5G module with 30mm x 52mm (width x length). Signal Signal CONFIG_3 +V3.3S +V3.3S M2_PWR_ON USB_DP9 M2_W_DISABLE1...
RSC101 User’s Manual 3.2.3 M.2 2230 Key E Connector (CN3) The CN3 is a M.2 2230 Key E connector. It is suggested to install the M.2 Wireless/Bluetooth module via PCIe x1 with 22mm x 30mm (width x length). Signal Signal +3.3V_SBY USB_DP7 +3.3V_SBY...
RSC101 User’s Manual 3.2.4 NANO SIM Socket (CN4) The SIM Card slot is a standard 6-pin connector used with a NANO SIM Card. In order to work properly, the SIM Card must be used together with 5G module inserted to CN2. Signal SIM_PWR SIM_REST...
RSC101 User’s Manual 3.2.6 USB 2.0/ USB 3.0 Port Connector (CN7) The Universal Serial Bus connectors are compliant with USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0, ideal for installing. USB peripherals such as scanners, cameras, USB devices, etc. Signal Signal USB VCC (+5V level) SSTX0- USB_Data0- SSTX0+...
RSC101 User’s Manual 3.2.8 HDMI Connector (CN9) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact digital interface which is capable of transmitting high-definition video and high-resolution audio over a single cable. Signal Signal HDMI OUT_DATA2+ HDMI OUT_DATA2- HDMI OUT_DATA1+ HDMI OUT_DATA1- HDMI OUT_DATA0+ HDMI OUT_DATA0- HDMI OUT_Clock+...
RSC101 User’s Manual 3.2.11 DC Power Jack Connector (DCIN1) Steady and sufficient power can be supplied to all components by connecting the power connector. Signal 12-24V 3.2.12 Power and Storage LED Indicator (LED1) The Yellow LED is linked to Solid-state Drive (SSD) activity signal. LED flashes every time SSD is accessed.
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RSC101 User’s Manual Section 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility The AMI UEFI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a flash chip to save the setup information whenever the power is turned off. This section provides users with detailed description about how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.
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RSC101 User’s Manual Hot Keys Description → Left/Right The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen. The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or sub- Up/Down screen. The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for Enter a particular setup item.
RSC101 User’s Manual Main Menu When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below.
RSC101 User’s Manual Advanced Menu The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ►...
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RSC101 User’s Manual ⚫ Hardware Monitor This screen displays hardware health status. This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU, and system voltages (+5V, +3.3VSB, +5VSB, VBAT). AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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RSC101 User’s Manual ⚫ CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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RSC101 User’s Manual ⚫ Storage Configuration During system boot up, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. In the SATA Configuration menu, you can see all hardware currently installed in SATA ports. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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RSC101 User’s Manual SATA Configuration Select to open SATA device setting sub-screen. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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RSC101 User’s Manual USB Configuration USB Devices Display all detected USB devices. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
RSC101 User’s Manual Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. ⚫ System Agent (SA) Configuration This screen allows users to configure System Agent (SA) parameters. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
RSC101 User’s Manual Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system. ⚫ Administrator Password. Set administrator password. ⚫ User Password Set user password. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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RSC101 User’s Manual ⚫ Secure Boot Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset. Secure Boot Mode Secure Boot mode options : Standard or Custom. In Custom mode, Secure Boot Policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication.
RSC101 User’s Manual Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. ⚫ Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. ⚫ Bootup NumLock State Use this item to select the power-on state for the keyboard NumLock. ⚫...
RSC101 User’s Manual Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe default values. ⚫ Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu.
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RSC101 User’s Manual ⚫ Discard Changes Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes. ⚫ Restore Defaults It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select this option.
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Linux distributions. Copy this image to one of your USB 2.0 or 3.0 flash drives. ※ Please download the image from Axiomtek official website. If you cannot find the image from Axiomtek official website, please contact Axiomtek distributors, sales or FAE immediately.
RSC101 User’s Manual 5.2.3 Install Axiomtek-RSC101 Image Setp 1 Setup your machine a. Connect your USB hub, keyboard, mouse, monitor to the board. b. Insert Ubuntu Live USB disk to the board. Setp 2 Boot the system from the Ubuntu Live USB dis k a.
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RSC101 User’s Manual Setp 3 Flash Ubuntu Desktop to your machine a. Once the Ubuntu session has started, insert the second USB flash drive containing the RSC101 image file. b. Open a terminal and use the following command to find out the tar get disk device to install the RSC101 image to: sudo fdisk -l c.
RSC101 User’s Manual Resize Storage You can use GParted to change second partition size. (Ex: “/dev/sda2”) Step 1 Step 2 Press [Apply All Operations] Step 3 Reboot the system and remove the flash drives when prompted. It will then boot from the internal memory where Desktop of System has been flashed. BSP Flash Method...
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