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Asus AAEON BOXER-8622AI User Manual
Asus AAEON BOXER-8622AI User Manual

Asus AAEON BOXER-8622AI User Manual

Ai@edge compact fanless embedded ai system with nvidia jetson orin nano

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BOXER-8622AI
AI@Edge Compact Fanless Embedded AI System
with NVIDIA® Jetson Orin Nano™
User's Manual 1
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Ed
Last Updated: October 20, 2023

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  • Page 1 BOXER-8622AI AI@Edge Compact Fanless Embedded AI System with NVIDIA® Jetson Orin Nano™ User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: October 20, 2023...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2023. 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-8622AI ⚫ Wallmount 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

    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 (CN3) ..............9 List of Connectors ....................
  • Page 12 2.4.18 15-Pin DIO Connector (CN30) ............23 2.4.19 Micro USB (Flash OS) (CN4) ..............24 2.4.20 COM Port 1 (CN7) ................. 24 2.4.21 COM Port 2 Pin Header (CN28) ............25 2.4.22 Power Input Connector (CN32) ............25 2.4.23 System Recovery Button (SW3) ............26 2.4.24 System Power Button (SW5) ...............
  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Product Specifications...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications System AI Accelerator NVIDIA® Jetson Orin Nano™ 6-core Arm® Cortex®-A78AE v8.2 64-bit CPU System Memory 4GB LPDDR5 Storage Device M.2 2280 M-Key x 1 Display Interface HDMI 1.4 (Type-A) x 1 Ethernet RJ-45 x 2 for 10/100/1000 Base-T USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) x 2 USB 2.0 (Type-A) x 2 Micro USB x 1 for OS Flash DB-9 x 1 for CANBus...
  • Page 15 Mechanical Mounting Wall Mount Kit Dimensions (W x D x H) 5.98” x 3.78” x 2.42” (152mm x 96 mm x 61.5mm) Gross Weight 3.97 lb. (1.8Kg) Net Weight 2.65 lb. (1.2Kg) Environmental Operating Temperature -5°F ~ 149°F (-15°C ~ 65°C with 0.5 m/s airflow) Storage Temperature -40°F ~ 176°F (-40°C ~ 85°C) Storage Humidity...
  • Page 16: Chapter 2 - Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 17: Dimensions

    Dimensions System Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 18: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Note: For information regarding how to access the system’s PCBA, please see section 2.5. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 19 Bottom Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 20: List Of Jumpers

    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 CN3 (7-8) Auto Power Button 2.3.1 Jumper Settings You configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers.
  • Page 21: Auto Power Button (Cn3)

    2.3.2 Auto Power Button (CN3) Function Open AT Close ATX (Default) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 22: List Of Connectors

    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 Front Panel Micro USB (Flash OS) HDMI Out CN27...
  • Page 23 Label Function CN32 Power Input Connector CN30 15-Pin DIO Connector CN14 M.2 3042/3052 B-Key SIM Slot (Nano SIM) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 24: Rtc Battery Connector (Cn1)

    2.4.1 RTC Battery Connector (CN1) Signal Signal 2.4.2 HDMI Connector (CN5) 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: Uart Debug Header (Cn27)

    2.4.3 UART Debug Header (CN27) Signal Signal 3.3V UART0_TXD_HDR UART0_RXD_HDR 2.4.4 Dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (CN16) Signal Signal VBUS_1 VBUS_2 (A)D- (B)D- (A)D+ (B)D+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 26: Dual Usb 2.0 Connector (Cn17)

    Signal Signal (A)SSRX- (B)SSRX- (A)SSRX+ (B)SSRX+ (A)SSTX- (B)SSTX- (A)SSTX+ (B)SSTX+ 2.4.5 Dual USB 2.0 Connector (CN17) Signal Signal VCC 5V USB D- USB D+ VCC 5V USB D- USB D+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 27: 4-Pin Soc Fan Header (Cn19)

    2.4.6 4-Pin SoC Fan Header (CN19) Signal Signal VDD_5V FAN_TACH FAN_PWM 2.4.7 NVIDIA Gigabit Ethernet Connector (CN10) Signal Signal MDI0+ MDI0- MDI1+ MDI1- MDI2+ MDI2- MDI3+ MDI3- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 28: Intel I210-At Gigabit Ethernet Connector (Cn31)

    2.4.8 Intel I210-AT Gigabit Ethernet Connector (CN31) Signal Signal MDI0+ MDI0- MDI1+ MDI1- MDI2+ MDI2- MDI3+ MDI3- 2.4.9 USB 2.0 Pin Header (CN25) Signal Signal VDD_5V_IN USB_D- USB_D+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 29: Usb 2.0 Pin Header (Cn26)

    2.4.10 USB 2.0 Pin Header (CN26) Signal Signal VDD_5V_IN USB_D- USB_D+ 2.4.11 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/ 422 RS-232 to 3Mbps and RS-485/ 422 to 20Mbps Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 30: Front Panel (Cn3)

    Mode Enable RS-422/ 485 Bias and Termination Resistors. Disable RS-422/485 Bias and Termination Resistors. 2.4.12 Front Panel (CN3) Signal Signal PWR_BTN* FORCE_RECOVERY SYS_RST* BMCU_ACOK VDD_5V_IN Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 31: 2230 E-Key (Cn11)

    2.4.13 M.2 2230 E-Key (CN11) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 32: 2280 M-Key (Cn12)

    2.4.14 M.2 2280 M-Key (CN12) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 33: 3042/3052 B-Key (Cn13)

    2.4.15 M.2 3042/3052 B-Key (CN13) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 34: 3042/3052 B-Key Sim Slot (Nano Sim) (Cn14)

    2.4.16 M.2 3042/3052 B-Key SIM Slot (Nano SIM) (CN14) Signal Signal DATA 2.4.17 CANBus Connector (CN9) Function Voltage Level CAN0_L CAN0_H Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 35: 15-Pin Dio Connector (Cn30)

    Function Voltage Level VDD_5V_IN 2.4.18 15-Pin DIO Connector (CN30) Function Voltage Level GPIO ID VDD_3.3V 3.3V- SPI1_MOSI_LS 3.3V- PY.02 SPI1_MISO_LS 3.3V- PY.01 SPI1_SCK_LS 3.3V- PY.00 SPI1_CS0_LS 3.3V- PY.03 SPI0_MOSI_LS 3.3V- PZ.05 SPI0_MISO_LS 3.3V- PZ.04 SPI0_SCK_LS 3.3V- PZ.03 SPI0_CS0_LS 3.3V- PZ.06 SPI0_CS1_LS 3.3V- PZ.07...
  • Page 36: Micro Usb (Flash Os) (Cn4)

    2.4.19 Micro USB (Flash OS) (CN4) Signal Signal USB1- USB1+ 2.4.20 COM Port 1 (CN7) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 37: Com Port 2 Pin Header (Cn28)

    2.4.21 COM Port 2 Pin Header (CN28) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 2.4.22 Power Input Connector (CN32) Signal Signal +12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 38: System Recovery Button (Sw3)

    2.4.23 System Recovery Button (SW3) Signal Signal FORCE_RECOVERY* 2.4.24 System Power Button (SW5) Signal Signal PWR_BTN PWR_BTN VDD_5V PWR_LED Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 39: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Chassis Components Note: Before installing expansion modules, ensure the system is powered down and disconnect the power cord from the system. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 40: Expansion Module Installation

    2.5.1 Expansion Module Installation Turn the BOXER-8622AI system over so the bottom is facing up. Install each module by first inserting at an angle (approx. 30°), then gently press down to secure. Refer to the images below for guidance on removing the bottom panel and location of each M.2 Key slot.
  • Page 41: Wall Mount Installation

    2.5.2 Wall Mount Installation Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 42: Chapter 3 - Bsp Flash Guide

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 – BSP Flash Guide...
  • Page 43: Before Installation

    Before Installation Before starting the process, make sure your BOXER-8622AI system is turned off and the power in is disconnected. You will need a Host PC running Ubuntu 18.04/20.04, and make sure the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano module is installed on the BOXER-8622AI carrier board system.
  • Page 44: Connecting To Pc/Force Recovery Mode

    Connecting to PC/Force Recovery Mode Step 1: On the Host computer, open Linux terminal and enter the following command to extract the compressed BSP image files (BSP file name may vary): $ sudo tar -zxvf BOXER_8622AI_J5.1.1_A00_1.0.0_20230605.tar.gz Note: Do not decompress the file (i.e. FAT NTFS exFAT) using a Windows OS, BSP should only be decompressed in a Linux EXT3/4 file system.
  • Page 45 Note: Recovery mode can’t be initiated while Jetson Orin Nano module is disassembled. Ensure the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano module is installed and refer to the image below to perform the force recovery mode steps: Chapter 3 – BSP Flash Guide...
  • Page 46: Flash Image To Board

    Flash Image to Board Use the following steps to flash the OS to the BOXER-8622AI. 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.sh -s 62517420 nvme Wait as the image is installed.
  • Page 47: Check Bsp Version

    Check BSP Version Once the flash image is successfully installed, the BOXER-8622AI will reboot automatically, then check the BSP version to see if the system is flashing the correct version of BSP . Open a Terminal, and type command “cat /proc/product”...
  • Page 48: Chapter 4 - Os User Guide

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – OS User Guide...
  • Page 49: Introduction

    Introduction The BOXER-8622AI’s OS, Ubuntu/Linux version, and preinstalled SDK components are as follows: Jetpack 5.1.1 (l4t 35.3.1) Ubuntu/Linux version Ubuntu version: 20.04.6 Kernel version: 5.10.104-tegra UEFI version: 3.1-32827747 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 2.2...
  • Page 50: Update Note

    Update Note Running $ sudo apt upgrade command in terminal will overwrite the Aaeon kernel device tree(.dtb)/kernel image(Image)/bootloader in the OS, which can lead to unexpected results, including the loss of I/O ports. So Aaeon default disable Nvidia apt Repo for updating Nvidia apt package.
  • Page 51: Io Test Command

    IO Test Command 1. GPIO test command Please refer HW DIO/GPIO section for PIN Number and GPIO ID mapping. Take “PIN 2 <-> GPIO ID:PY.02” as an example on JP511 : 1. Export PY.02 # echo PY.02 > /sys/class/gpio/export 2. Set GPIO direction to output mode # echo "out"...
  • Page 52 /sys/devices/platform/pwm-fan/hwmon/hwmon<x>/pwm1 Where: [PWM_duty_cycle] is a value in the range [0,255]. <x> is a kernel enumerated number for fan hwmon. Chapter 4 – OS User Guide...

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