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Asus AAEON BOXER-8642AI User Manual

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BOXER-8642AI
AI@Edge Fanless Embedded AI System
with NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™
User's Manual 1
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Last Updated: September 3, 2024

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  • Page 1 BOXER-8642AI AI@Edge Fanless Embedded AI System with NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: September 3, 2024...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2024. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Acknowledgements All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. NVIDIA®, the NVIDIA logo, Jetson™, Jetson Orin™, and JetPack™ are ⚫ trademarks of the NVIDIA Corporation. Arm® and Arm®v8-M architecture are registered trademarks of Arm Limited. ⚫ Linux®...
  • Page 4 Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity BOXER-8642AI ⚫ Wall Mount Bracket ⚫ Screw Package ⚫ Power Connector ⚫ Power Adapter (Optional) ⚫ Power Cord (Optional) ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
  • Page 5 About this Document This User’s Manual contains all the essential information, such as detailed descriptions and explanations on the product’s hardware and software features (if any), its specifications, dimensions, jumper/connector settings/definitions, and driver installation instructions (if any), to facilitate users in setting up their product. Users may refer to the product page at AAEON.com for the latest version of this document.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this manual for future references All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted. All cables and adapters supplied by AAEON are certified and in accordance with the material safety laws and regulations of the country of sale.
  • Page 7 As most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge, be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap and contain all electronic components in any static-shielded containers. If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our service personnel: Damaged power cord or plug Liquid intrusion to the device iii.
  • Page 8 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 9 China RoHS Requirements (CN) 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON System QO4-381 Rev.A0 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯 醚(PBDE) (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) 印刷电路板 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 及其电子组件 外部信号 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 连接器及线材 外壳 ○...
  • Page 10 China RoHS Requirement (EN) Hazardous and Toxic Materials List AAEON System QO4-381 Rev.A0 Hazardous or Toxic Materials or Elements Component Name PCB and Components Wires & Connectors for Ext.Connections Chassis CPU & RAM HDD Drive LCD Module Optical Drive Touch Control Module Battery This form is prepared in compliance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..................1 Specifications ......................2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................4 Dimensions ....................... 5 Jumpers and Connectors ..................6 List of Jumpers ......................8 2.3.1 Jumper Settings ..................8 2.3.2 Auto Power Button (JP2) ................ 9 List of Connectors ....................
  • Page 12 2.5.4 Wall Mount Installation ................. 23 Chapter 3 – BSP Flash Guide ....................24 Before Installation ....................25 Connecting to PC/Force Recovery Mode ............26 Flash Image to Board .................... 28 Check BSP Version ....................29 Chapter 4 – OS User Guide ....................30 Introduction ......................
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Product Specifications...
  • Page 14 Specifications System AI Accelerator NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ AGX Orin 32GB: 8-core Arm® Cortex®-A78AE CPU AGX Orin 64GB: 12-core Arm® Cortex®-A78AE CPU System Memory 32GB LPDDR5 64GB LPDDR5 Storage Device 64GB eMMC 5.1 x 1 2.5" SATA SSD Drive Bay x 1 Display Interface HDMI 2.0 x 1 Ethernet...
  • Page 15 Mechanical Mounting Wall Mount Kit Dimensions (W x D x H) Gross Weight Net Weight Environmental Operating Temperature -13°F ~ 131°F (-25°C ~ 55°C), according to IEC60068-2 with 0.7 m/s AirFlow (w/Industrial wide Temp. SSD) Storage Temperature -40°F ~ 185°F (-40°C ~ 85°C) Storage Humidity 5 ~ 95% @ 40°C, non-condensing, non-operation Anti-Vibration...
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 17 Dimensions System Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 18 Jumpers and Connectors Note: For information regarding how to access the system’s PCB, please see section 2.5. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 19 Bottom Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 20 List of Jumpers The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers Label Function JP1(2-3) FAN Voltage Select JP2(1-2) AT/ATX Mode Select 2.3.1 Jumper Settings...
  • Page 21 2.3.2 Auto Power Button (JP2) Function Open ATX (Default) Close AT Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 22 List of Connectors The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's connectors Label Function RTC Battery Connector HDMI Connector RJ-45 LAN Port RJ-45 LAN Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port...
  • Page 23 Label Function Jetson AGX Orin Module Connector Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 24 2.4.1 RTC Battery Connector (CN1) Signal Signal 2.4.2 HDMI Connector (CN3) Signal Signal HDMI_DATA2_P HDMI_DATA2_N HDMI_DATA1_P HDMI_DATA1_N HDMI_DATA0_P HDMI_DATA0_N HDMI_CLK_P HDMI_CLK_N HDMI_SCL HDMI_SDA HDMI_PWR HDMI_HDP Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 25 2.4.3 Dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports 1 ~ 4 (CN6/CN7/CN8/CN9) Signal Signal VBUS_1 VBUS_2 (A)D- (B)D- (A)D+ (B)D+ (A)SSRX- (B)SSRX- (A)SSRX+ (B)SSRX+ (A)SSTX- (B)SSTX- (A)SSTX+ (B)SSTX+ 2.4.4 DC-in Power Connector (CN20) Signal Signal PWR_IN Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 26 2.4.5 RJ-45 LAN Port (CN4/CN5) Signal Signal MDI0+ MDI0- MDI1+ MDI1- MDI2+ MDI2- MDI3+ MDI3- 2.4.6 COM 1/2 (CN18/CN17) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 CAN_L CAN_L CAN_L CAN_H CAN_H CAN_H Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 27 2.4.7 RS-232/422/485 Switch (SW1/SW2) Mode 1T/1R RS-232 1T/1R RS-422 1T/1R RS-485 Low Power Shutdown 250kbps for RS-232 and RS-485/RS-422 RS-232 to 3Mbps and RS-485/RS-422 to 20Mbps Enable RS-422/RS-485 Bias and Termination Resistors. Disable RS-422/RS-485 Bias and Termination Resistors. 2.4.8 Audio Connector (CN22/CN23) Pink: Mic in Green: Line out Chapter 2 –...
  • Page 28 2.4.9 UART Debug Port Connector (CN15) Signal Signal VCC 3.3V UART RX UART TX 2.4.10 SATA Connector (CN21) Signal Signal Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 29 2.4.11 M.2 2230 E-Key Slot (CN10) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 30 2.4.12 Micro USB (Flash OS) (CN16) Signal Signal USB1- USB1+ 2.4.13 NC-SI OOB Connector (CN25) Signal Signal VDD_3V3 3V3_AO Debug UART TX NC_SI_TXD0 Debug UART RX NC_SI_TXD1 I2C1 SCL NC_SI_RXD0 I2C1 SDA NC_SI_RXD1 System Reset NC_SI_CLK_IN NC_SI_CRB Button power NC_SI_TX_EN OOB UART TX 5V_AO OOB UART RX...
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation 2.5.1 Expansion Module Installation Note: Before installing expansion modules, ensure the system is powered down and disconnect the power cord from the system. Step 1: Remove the six (6) screws from the bottom panel of the system’s chassis, as shown.
  • Page 32 Step 2: Install expansion module by first inserting at an angle (approx. 30°), then gently press down to secure. Refer to the images below for M.2 Key slot location. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 33 2.5.2 HDD Installation Step 1: Affix the SATA drive to the drive bay using the four (4) M3 screws provided. Step 2: Secure the drive bay to the panel using the four (4) M2 screws provided. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 34 2.5.3 USB Cable Lock Installation Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 35 2.5.4 Wall Mount Installation Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 – BSP Flash Guide...
  • Page 37 Before Installation Before beginning the process, make sure that your BOXER-8642AI system is powered off and disconnected from any power sources. You'll also need a Host PC running Ubuntu 18.04 or 20.04. Additionally, ensure that the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module is properly installed on the BOXER-8642AI carrier board system.
  • Page 38 Note: No spaces, special characters, or non-English characters can be used for the name of the folder where the file is stored, or its parent folder. Note: Ensure the language settings of Ubuntu 18.04/20.04 are set to English, and the format setting is the United States, to prevent flash failure.
  • Page 39 Note: Recovery mode cannot be initiated if the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module is disassembled. Ensure the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module is installed and refer to the image below to perform the force recovery mode steps: Chapter 3 – BSP Flash Guide...
  • Page 40 Flash Image to Board Use the following steps to flash the OS to the BOXER-8642AI. Open terminal on the Ubuntu Host PC, then access the folder you extracted in the previous section. Enter the following command in terminal to flash the image: $ ./flashboxer emmc Please wait until the image is fully installed.
  • Page 41 Check BSP Version After flashing successfully, the system will reboot automatically. Then, we can check the BSP version to confirm whether the correct version was flashed. Open a Terminal, and type command “cat /proc/product” You will see the product name with version and date BOXER-8642AI_J5.1.2_A00_1.0.0_20240223 The version name will follow the format of: {PJ_IF}_{JPV_IF}_A00_{IMGV_IF}_{BD_IF}...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – OS User Guide...
  • Page 43 Introduction The BOXER-8642AI’s OS, Ubuntu/Linux version, and preinstalled SDK components are as follows: Jetpack 5.1.2 (l4t 35.4.1) Ubuntu/Linux version Ubuntu version: 20.04.6 Kernel version: 5.10.120-tegra UEFI version: 4.1-33958178 Built-in all Jetson SDK Components CUDA Toolkit for L4T 11.4.19 cuDNN 8.6.0 TensorRT 8.5.2 OpenCV 4.5.4 VPI 2.3...
  • Page 44 Update Note Running the sudo apt upgrade command in the terminal may overwrite the AAEON kernel device tree (.dtb), kernel image (Image), and bootloader in the OS. This can result in unexpected issues, such as the loss of I/O port functionality. To prevent this, AAEON disables the NVIDIA apt repository by default to avoid updating NVIDIA apt packages.
  • Page 45 Power Mode for the BOXER-8642AI The power mode of the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin can be selected and monitored using the GUI. Please refer to the following picture for guidance. Note: Power mode is dependent on DRAM size. For more detailed information please visit: https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/jetson-modules Chapter 4 –...