ASROCK athena A1 User manual

athena A1 Kit
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published December 2019
Copyright©2019 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

Version 1.0
Published January 2020
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 4
1.4 I/O Panel 7
1.5 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) 8
1.6 Jumper Setup 9
1.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 10
1.8 Power and Reset Switch 11
Chapter 2 Installation 12
2.1 Hardware Setup 12
2.2 Installing the Heatsink FAN 16
2.3 Connecting with the Micro HDMI Cable 17
2.4 Connecting with the USB 2.0 Extension Cable 18
Chapter 3 Software Settings 19
3.1 Settings for the Ubuntu operating system 19
3.2 IP Camera Settings 22
3.3 OpenVINO™ Toolkit 24
3.4 AWS Greengrass 26

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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Industrial Athena A1 Kit, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock INC.’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers
excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock INC.’s commitment
to quality and endurance.
1.1 Package Contents
• 1 x athena A1 Motherboard
• 1 x Heatsink FAN
• 1 x IP Camera
• 1 x IP Camera Signal Cable
• 1 x IP Camera Power Cable
• 1 x USB 2.0 Extension Cable
• 1 x Micro HDMI Converter Cable
• 1 x Movidius Myriad X (optional)
• 1 x DMIC_L (optional)
• 1 x DMIC_R (optional)
• 8 x Standos
• 1 x AC-in 100-240V, DC-out 12V Power Adapter
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer.
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for
specic information about the model you are using.
https://event.asrockind.com/tsd.asp

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1.2 Specications
athena A1
Processor System
CPU Intel® Atom Apollo Lake J3455 processor
Chipset SoC
BIOS AMI SPI 128 Mbit
Memory
Technolog y Onboard LPDDR4 2400 MHz
Capacity 4 GB, up to 8GB
Graphics
Controller SoC integrated graphics
HDMI micro-HDMI 1.4b
Max resolution up to 3840x2160@30Hz
Expansion Slot
M.2 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1 and USB 2.0 for Wireless
SIM Socket 1 x micro SIM Socket connected to M.2 Key B 3042
Ethernet
Controller/
Speed
LAN: 1 x Realtek® RTL8111G with 10/100/1000 Mbps
(PoE (PD) with 25.5W)
Connector 1 x RJ-45
Rear I/O
HDMI 1 x micro-HDMI 1.4b
Ethernet 1 x 1 Gigabit LAN, PoE (PD) with 25.5W
USB 1 x USB 3.1 (Gen1)
others 1 x Micro SD connector
Internal Connector
USB 1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Connector for Movidius module
TPM TPM 2.0 onboard IC
IPCAM interface LAN signal 1x6 header
Power 1x2 header
Storage
M.2 1 x M.2 (Key B, 3042) with PCIe x1 and shared SATA3 for SSD,
USB 3.0, and USB 2.0
eMMC Onboard eMMC 32GB
Watchdog Timer
Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Interval 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec
Power Requirements
Input PWR 12V DC-In (DC Jack)
PoE (PD) with 25.5W (LAN Port)
Power On AT/ATX Supported
- AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready
- ATX : Press button to PWR on aer power input ready

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* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrockind.com
Environment
Operating Temp 0ºC ~ 50ºC
Storage Temp -40° C – 85° C
Operating
Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Storage
Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Others
IP camera 2MP, 1080P @30fps, H.264
Movidius 1 x USB Type A Myriad X (Optional)
Mic-in 1 x DMIC (Optional)
Adapter 1 x AC-in 100~240V, DC-out 12V
OS Support Linux Ubuntu 16.04
Accessories
1 x USB 2.0 Extension Cable
1 x micro-HDMI Converter Cable
1 x Heatsink FAN
8 x Standos

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
BIOS
ROM
ETH_PWR1
USB 3.0
T: USB3
B: USB2
USB 3.0
USB3_1
Industrial
HDMI1
DC_JACK1
BAT1
CLRMOS1
1
PWR_JP1
1
athena A1
R
1
LPC1
CAM
CAM_PWR1
S 1D
RESET1
USB2_5_6
1
FAN1
PWR_BTN1
123
4
5
10
8
6
7
9
No. Description
1 LPC Debug Header (LPC1)
2 USB2.0 Connector (USB2_5_6)
3 FAN Connector (FAN1)
4 Power Button (PWR_BTN1)
5 Reset Button (RESET1)
6 IP Camera Power Connector (CAM_PWR1)
7 Clear CMOS Headers (CLRMOS1)
8 IP Camera Signal Connector (CAM1)
9 ATX/AT Mode Jumper (PWR_JP1)
10 Battery Connector (BAT1)

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No. Description
11 M.2 Socket (Key B, Type 3042)
12 M.2 Socket (Key E, Type 2230)
Back Side
LAN1
SIM1
USB 3.0
USB3_1
DC_JACK1
12
NUT1
M2_E1
NUT1
M2_E1
NUT_B1
M2_B1
NUT1NUT1
NUT6
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LAN1
SIM1
US B 3.0
USB3_1
DC_JACK1
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NUT 1
M2_E 1
NUT 1
M2_E 1
NUT_B1
M2_B1
NUT 1NUT 1
NUT 6
14
15
16
IP Camera (Back Side)
DMIC_R (Optional)
DMIC_L (Optional)
IP Camera & Mic-in (Optional)
No. Description
13 DMIC_R (Optional)
14 DMIC_L (Optional)
15 Signal Connector on IP Camera
16 Power Connector on IP Camera

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1.4 I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 Micro SD Card Slot (SD1) 5 Reset Button (RESET1)
2Micro HDMI (HDMI1) 6 12V DC-in (DC_JACK1)
3 USB 3.0 Connector (USB3_1) 7 Power Button (PWR_BTN1)
4RJ-45 LAN (PoE, PD 25.5W) (ETH_
PWR1)
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1.5 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots)
ere are 2 M.2 slots on this motherboard.
M.2 for SSD: Key B (M2_B1) (3042) PCIe x1 and shared SATA3 for SSD, USB 3.0, and USB
2.0.
M.2 for Wi-Fi: Key E (M2_E1) (2230) supports with PCIe x1 and USB 2.0 for Wireless.
M.2 Key-B Socket (M2_B1) M.2 Key-E Socket (M2_E1)
Pin Signal Signal Pin
1 NA +3.3V 2
3 GND +3.3V 4
5 GND FuLL_Card_Power_off6
7 USB_D+ W_DISABLE 8
9 USB_D- WWAN_LED# 10
11 GND
21 NA NA 20
23 NA NA 22
25 NA NA 24
27 GND NA 26
29 USB3_RX- NA 28
31 USB3_RX+ UIM_RESET 30
33 GND UIM_CLK 32
35 USB3_TX- UIM_DATA 34
37 USB3_TX+ UIM_PWR 36
39 GND NA 38
41 PERn0/ SATA-B+ SMB_CLK 40
43 PERp0/ SATA-B- SMB_DATA 42
45 GND NA 44
47 PETn0/ SATA-A- NA 46
49 PETP0/ SATA-A+ NA 48
51 GND PERST# 50
53 PEFCLKn CLKREQ# 52
55 PEFCLKp WAKE# 54
57 GND NA 56
59 NA NA 58
61 NA NA 60
63 NA NA 62
65 NA NA 64
67 NA SIM Detect 66
69 PEDET NA 68
71 GND +3.3V 70
73 GND +3.3V 72
75 NA +3.3V 74
Pin Signal Signal Pin
1 GND +3.3V 2
3 USB_D+ +3.3V 4
5 USB_D- NA 6
7 GND NA 8
9 NA NA 10
11 NA NA 12
13 GND MODEM_CLKREQ 14
15 NA NA 16
17 NA GND 18
19 GND NA 20
21 NA CNV_BRI_RSP 22
23 NA
33 GND NA 32
35 PETp NA 34
37 PETn NA 36
39 GND NA 38
41 PERp NA 40
43 PERn NA 42
45 GND NA 44
47 PEFCLKp NA 46
49 PEFCLKn NA 48
51 GND SUSCLK 50
53 CLKREQ# PERST0# 52
55 WAKE# W_DISABLE1# 54
57 GND W_DISABLE2# 56
59 NA SMB_DATA 58
61 NA SMB_CLK 60
63 GND NA 62
65 NA NA 64
67 NA NA 66
69 GND NA 68
71 NA NA 70
73 NA +3.3V 72
75 GND +3.3V 74

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1.6 Jumper Setup
e illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper
is “Open”. e illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”
when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRMOS1)
(see p.4, No. 7)
CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug the power cord
from the power supply. Aer waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and
pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right aer you
update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just nish updating the BIOS,
you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS
action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default prole will be
cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
ATX/AT Mode Jumper
(3-pin PWR_JP1)
(see p.4, No. 9)
AT Mode ATX Mode
Clear CMOSDefault

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Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these
headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard.
1.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
LPC Debug Header
(13-pin LPC1)
(see p.4, No. 1)
is connector supports a
Trusted Platform Module
system, which can securely
store keys, digital certicates,
passwords, and data. A TPM
system also helps enhance
network security, protects
digital identities, and ensures
platform integrity.
FAN Connector
(4-pin FAN1)
(see p.4, No. 3)
Please connect the CPU FAN
cable to the connector.
USB 2.0 Header
(9-pin USB3_5_6)
(see p 3, No. 2)
ere is one USB 2.0 header on
this motherboard. is USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
IP Camera Signal
Connector
(6-pin CAM)
(see p 3, No. 8)
MDI0P
MDI1P
MDI0N
MDI1N
1
MDI2P
MDI3N
Please connect the IP Camera
Signal cable to the connector.
IP Camera Power
Connector
(2-pin CAM_PWR1)
(see p 3, No. 6)
GND
+12V
1
Please connect the IP Camera
Power cable to the connector.
PCIRST#
FRAME
PCICLK
1
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
FAN_SPEED
+12V
GND
DUMMY

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1.8 Power and Reset Switch
Power Button
(PWR _BTN1)
(see p.4, No. 4)
Press the Power button to turn
on the deivce. Press it again to
turn if o.
Reset Button
(RESET1)
(see p.4, No. 5)
Press the Reset button to
repower on the device.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Hardware Setup
1. Take the athena A1 Kit out of the box.
2. Optional Installation:
Secure the DMIC_R to the athena A1 motherboard. Connect two Mic-in cables.
DMIC_R
DMIC_L
Mic-in Cables

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3. Flip the athena A1 motherboard and IP camera over.
180o
180o
4. Install four standos.

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5. Plug the power cord into the athena A1 motherboard and into the electrical outlet.
Connect the cables to the IP Camera.
IP Camera address:192.168.1.200
Black
Red
Black
Red
6. Carefully place the athena A1 Kit into the box.

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7. Press the power button.

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2.2 Installing the Heatsink FAN
1. Locate the FAN on the heatsink and use screws to secure the FAN to the heatsink.
2. Connect the FAN cable to the FAN connector (FAN1) on the athena A1 motherboard.