AXIOMTEK AIE900A-AO Series User manual

AIE900A-AO Series
Edge AI Embedded System
User’s Manual

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Disclaimers
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September 2023, Version A1
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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.
1. The AIE900A-AO does not come with an operating system which must be loaded first
before installation of any software into the computer.
2. 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.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the AIE900A-AO prior to making any installation. Be sure
both the system and all external devices are turned OFF. Sudden surge of power could
ruin sensitive components. Make sure the AIE900A-AO is properly grounded.
4. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting it to any power
outlet.
5. Turn OFF system power before cleaning. Clean the system using a cloth only. Do not
spray any liquid cleaner directly onto the screen.
6. Do not leave equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage temperature is
below -40℃or above 80℃as it may damage the equipment.
7. Do not open the system’s back cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must, only
a trained technician is allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are
sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic discharge,
observe the following precautions:
⚫Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system
unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help discharge any static electricity on human
body.
⚫When handling boards and components, wear a wrist grounding strap available from
most electronic component stores.
WARNING
AIE900A-AO can become extremely hot when it is turned on. Do not touch the hot surface of
the system unit during operation.

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Classification
1. Degree of production against electric shock: not classified
2. Degree of protection against ingress of water: IP40
3. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air,
oxygen or nitrous oxide.
4. Mode of operation: Continuous
Note: All I/O connectors should be connected with corresponding cables when the system
is operating with IP40 rated definition. If some of the I/O ports are not to be used or
connected during operation, users must use I/O covers to plug the ports in order to
meet the IP40 standard.

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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.
1. Be cautious of any tiny removable components when using a vacuum cleaner to absorb
dirt on the floor.
2. Turn the system off before cleaning up the computer or any components within.
3. Avoid dropping any components inside the computer or getting the circuit board damp or
wet.
4. For cleaning, be cautious of all kinds of cleaning solvents or chemicals which may cause
allergy to certain individuals.
5. Keep foods, drinks or cigarettes away from the computer.
Cleaning Tools:
Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning
computer and peripherals, users can also use household items accordingly for cleaning. Listed
below are items available for cleaning computers or computer peripherals.
Pay special attention to components requiring designated products for cleaning as
mentioned below.
⚫Cloth: A piece of cloth is the best tool to use when rubbing up a component. Although
paper towels or tissues can be used on most hardware as well, it is recommended to use
a piece of cloth.
⚫Water or rubbing alcohol: A piece of cloth may be somewhat moistened with water or
rubbing alcohol before being rubbed on the computer. Unknown solvents may be harmful
to plastic parts.
⚫Vacuuming dust, dirt, hair, cigarette and other particles outside of a computer can be one
of the best methods of cleaning a computer. Over time these items may restrict the airflow
in a computer and cause circuitry to corrode.
⚫Cotton swabs: Cotton swabs moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are applicable to
reach areas in a keyboard, mouse and other areas.
⚫Foam swabs: If possible, it is better to use lint free swabs such as foam swabs.
Note: It is strongly recommended that the customer should shut down the system before
starting to clean any single components.
Please follow the steps below:
1.Close all application programs;
2.Close operating software;
3.Turn off power switch;
4.Remove all devices;
5.Pull out the power cable.

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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.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel®and Pentium®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
NVIDIA® and Jetsonare registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation.
MS-DOS, Microsoft C and QuickBasic are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows 10, Linux and other brand names and trademarks are the properties and
registered brands of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Disclaimers............................................................................................................. ii
Safety Precautions................................................................................................ iii
Classification......................................................................................................... iv
General Cleaning Tips ...........................................................................................v
Scrap Computer Recycling................................................................................... vi
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................1
1.1 General Description........................................................................... 1
1.2 System Specifications.......................................................................2
1.2.1 Product Specification......................................................................................2
1.2.2 I/O System ........................................................................................................3
1.2.3 System Specification.......................................................................................4
1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................5
1.3.1 System Dimensions.........................................................................................5
1.3.2 Wall Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *8L 6pcs).................................6
1.3.3VESA Arm Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3*8L 6pcs).......................7
1.3.4 DIN-rail Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3*6L 6pcs & M3*8L 8pcs)....8
1.3.5 External Fan Kit Dimension (Screw: M3*6L 8pcs)........................................9
1.4 I/O Outlets......................................................................................... 10
1.5 Packing List...................................................................................... 11
1.6Model List......................................................................................... 11
SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................13
2.1Installing the PCI Express Mini Card.............................................. 13
2.2Installing the M.2 Key B 3042/3052 5G or LTE Module.................. 15
2.3Installing the M.2 Key E 2230 Wi-Fi Module ................................... 19
2.4Installing LTE or Wi-Fi Antenna Cable............................................ 21
2.5Installing the M.2 2280 Key M SSD Drive........................................ 25
SECTION 3 JUMPER SETTING & CONNECTOR.......................................29
3.1 Jumper & Connector Location........................................................29
3.2Connectors.......................................................................................31
3.2.1 Nano SIM Card Slot (CN1)............................................................................32
3.2.2 Micro USB 2.0 Connector (Micro USB) (CN2) .............................................32
3.2.3 HDMI Connector (CN3)..................................................................................33
3.2.4 USB3.2 Gen2 Connector (CN5, CN6) ...........................................................33
3.2.5 MicroSD Slot (CN8)........................................................................................34
3.2.6 Ethernet / PoE Ports (CN20, CN22).............................................................34
3.2.7 Digital I/O Connector (Female) (CN21) ........................................................35
3.2.8 USB2.0 Connector (CN23).............................................................................35
3.2.9 Serial & CAN Port Connector (COM1/CAN1, COM2/CAN2) .......................36
3.2.10 External Fan Kit Connector (CN25) .............................................................37
3.2.11 DC Phoenix Power In Connector (CN26).....................................................37
3.2.12 M.2 2280 Key M PCIe x4 SSD slot (SCN1)...................................................38
3.2.13 PCI-Express Mini Card Slot (SCN3).............................................................39
3.2.14 M.2 2230 Key E slot (SCN4)..........................................................................40
3.2.15 M.2 3042/3052 Key B 5G module slot (SCN5).............................................41
3.2.16 CMOS Battery Interface (BAT1) ...................................................................42
3.2.17 Debug Port Connector (JP1) ........................................................................42
3.2.18 AT/ATX Switch (SW1)....................................................................................42
3.2.19 Recovery Mode Switch (SW2)......................................................................43

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3.2.20 Reset Button (SW3).......................................................................................43
3.2.21Remote Power Switch Connector (SW4).....................................................43
3.2.22 Power Button (SW5)......................................................................................43
3.2.23 Power and Storage LED Indicator (LED2)...................................................44
3.2.24 LAN and PoE LED Indicator (LED1, LED3, LED4)......................................44
SECTION 4 JETPACK SDK Flash Guide ...................................................45
4.1 JETPACK FLASH METHOD............................................................. 45
4.2 Image Information Inquiry Command.............................................49
4.3 JTOP —Third-party Jetson Platform Monitor Tool ....................... 50
APPENDIX A PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL I/O...........................................51
A.1 Default Setting & Command Format...............................................51
A.2 Sample Program ..............................................................................52
A.3 Register Table..................................................................................52

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the AIE900A-AO.
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
◼General Description
◼System Specifications
◼Dimensions
◼I/O Outlets
◼Packing List
◼Model List
1.1 General Description
The AIE900A-AO is an embedded system that comes with the NVIDIA®Jetson AGX Orin™
Series supercomputer on a module to support Linux Ubuntu 20.04, suitable for the most
endurable operation. The system features a fanless design, full feature I/O, as well as one
32GB 256-Bit LPDDR5 memory. It also delivers impressive system dependability enhanced by
a built-in Watchdog Timer.
⚫Features
1. NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™32GB (200 TOPS)
2. Seamless speed: 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and 2.5 GbE combined
3. 24VDC with Ignition (E-Mark compliance)
4. Supports 8 PoE and GMSL for camera and LiDAR connectivity
5. -25°C to +50°C operating temperature range
6. Supports device management and optional OTA deployment powered by Allxon

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⚫Reliable and Stable Design
The AIE900A-AO 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, 3D vision guided robot,
autonomous mobile robot (AMR), delivery robot, and computer vision applications.
⚫JetPack Supported
The AIE900A-AO supports JetPack 5.1.1, a NVIDIA SDK providing the most
comprehensive solution for building AI applications. All Jetson modules are supported by
the JetPack SDK.
JetPack SDK includes est Linux Driver Package (L4T) with Linux operating system and
CUDA-X accelerated libraries and APIs for deep learning, computer vision, accelerated
computing and multimedia development. It also includes samples, documentation, and
developer tools for both host computers and developer kits, and supports higher level
SDKs such as DeepStream for streaming video analytics and Isaac for robotics.
⚫O.S. Supported
The AIE900A-AO supports Linux Ubuntu 20.04 or later.
⚫Various Storage devices supported
For maximum storage capacity, the AIE900A-AO supports one M.2 2280 Key M with PCI-
Express 4.0 x4 connector, an onboard 64GB eMMC 5.1, and one microSD interface.
1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 Product Specification
⚫NVIDIA Jetson SoM
◼NVIDIA®Jetson AGX Orin™32GB (200 TOPS)
◼NVIDIA®Jetson AGX Orin™64GB (275 TOPS) (By Project)
⚫CPU
◼8-core NVIDIA Arm® Cortex A78AE v8.2 64-bit CPU 2MB L2 + 4MB L3
⚫GPU
◼1792-core NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU with 56 Tensor Cores
⚫DL Accelerator
◼2x NVDLA v2.0
⚫Vision Accelerator
◼1 x PVA v2.0
⚫Storage
◼64GB eMMC 5.1 onboard
◼One M.2 2280 M Key with PCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD slot
◼One microSD slot to support optional microSD card expansion (UHS-I compatible)

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⚫System Memory
◼One 32GB 256-bit LPDDR5 onboard
⚫WLAN & WWAN
◼One PCI Express Mini Card module slot to support Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/LTE/GPS
modules
◼One M.2 2230 Key E slot to support Wi-Fi module
◼One M.2 3042/3052 Key B slot to support LTE/5G module
1.2.2 I/O System
⚫One lockable HDMI 2.1 for display (Resolution: up to 4096x2160 @60Hz)
⚫Two RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000/2500 Base-T Ethernet ports
⚫Eight RJ-45 connectors for 10/100 Base-T PoE (IEEE 802.3at; PSE), max. up to 60W
Note: AIE900A is a power supply device. Two PSE devices should not be
connected together, which may cause the risk of power conflict. Correctly
connect PD Device or switch without PoE. If you need PoE switch, please find
the switch with uplink port.
⚫Four USB 3.2 Gen2 and two USB 2.0 connectors
⚫Two DB9 for CAN & RS-232/422/485 (switched by command line)
⚫One 8 channel DI/DO
⚫Front-access design for ease of updating NVIDIA JetPack SDK
◼One Micro USB connector for image flash only
◼One recovery switch
⚫One microSD slot for extra storage (UHS-I compatible)
⚫One M.2 2280 Key M with PCI-Express 4.0 x4 SSD slot for extra storage
⚫One full-size PCI Express Mini Card slot (USB + PCI Express signal)
⚫One M.2 2230 Key E slot (USB + PCI Express signal)
⚫One M.2 3042/3052 Key B slot (USB + PCI Express signal)
⚫One Nano SIM slot for 5G/LTE
⚫One power button, one reset button, and one AT/ATX switch
⚫Two indicator LEDs (System Power, M.2 Storage)
⚫Five SMA type connector openings for antenna installation
⚫One 24VDC Power connector with Ignition Power Control (Phoenix type)

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1.2.3 System Specification
⚫Block Diagram
⚫Watchdog Timer
◼Built-in NVIDIA®Jetson AGX Orin™Series
⚫Power Supply
◼Input : 24 VDC (with ignition power control)
◼Inrush Current : 5.28A
⚫Operation Temperature
◼-25°C to +50°C (-13°F to +122°F)
⚫Humidity
◼10% ~ 95% (non-condensation)
⚫Vibration Endurance
◼3Grm w/ M.2 SSD & 2.5” SSD storage (5-500Hz, X, Y, Z directions)
⚫Weight
◼3 kg (6.61 lb) without package
◼3.65 kg (8.04 lb) with package
⚫Dimensions
◼239 mm (9.41") (W) x 185.3 mm (7.3") (D) x 79.4 mm (3.13") (H)
Note: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show you the dimensions and outlines of the AIE900A-AO.
1.3.1 System Dimensions

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1.3.2 Wall Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *8L 6pcs)
Mount AIE on Drywall: Minimum screw size: M5 x 6L (Depends on the thickness of drywall)

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1.3.3 VESA Arm Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3*8L 6pcs)

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1.3.4 DIN-rail Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3*6L 6pcs &
M3*8L 8pcs)

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1.3.5 External Fan Kit Dimension (Screw: M3*6L 8pcs)

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1.4 I/O Outlets
The following figures show you the I/O outlets on the front view of the AIE900A-AO.
⚫Front View Drawing
⚫Rear View Drawing

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1.5 Packing List
The package bundled with your AIE900A-AO should contain the following items:
⚫AIE900A-AO system unit x 1
⚫Foot pad x 4
⚫Screws pack x 1
⚫Terminal block x 1
⚫Remote Power Switch Cable x1
⚫M.2 SSD thermal kit x 1 (for M.2 SSD drive)
⚫M.2 5G themal kit x 1 (for 5G module)
※Please visit Axiomtek’s official website to download the latest product manual.
1.6 Model List
AIE900A-AO-2L8P
Fanless Edge AI System with NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™32GB,
1 HDMI, 2 2.5GbE, 8 PoE, 6 USB, 8-CH DI/DO, and 2 COM/CAN
Please contact Axiomtek’s distributors immediately in case any of the abovementioned items
is missing.

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