AXIOMTEK AIE900-902-FL Series User manual

AIE900-902-FL Series
Edge AI Embedded System
User’s Manual

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Disclaimers
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All Rights Reserved
June 2021, Version A1
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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.
1. The AIE900-902-FL 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 AIE900-902-FL 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 AIE900-902-FL 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
AIE900-902-FL 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 *6L 6 pcs)................................6
1.3.3VESA Arm Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 6pcs)......................7
1.3.4 DIN-rail Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 12 pcs) ........................8
1.4 I/O Outlets...........................................................................................9
1.5 Packing List...................................................................................... 10
1.6Model List......................................................................................... 10
SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................11
2.1Installing the PCI Express Mini Card.............................................. 11
2.2Installing the M.2 Key E 2230 Wi-Fi Module ................................... 13
2.3Installing LTE or Wi-Fi Antenna Cable............................................ 15
2.4Installing the M.2 2280 Key M SSD Drive........................................ 19
2.4Installation of 2.5" SATA Device..................................................... 23
SECTION 3 JUMPER SETTING & CONNECTOR.......................................25
3.1 Jumper & Connector Location........................................................25
3.2 Jumper Setting Summary................................................................ 27
3.3Connectors.......................................................................................28
3.3.1 Micro USB 2.0 Connector (Micro USB) (CN1) .............................................29
3.3.2 USB3.1 Gen1& Gen2 Connector (CN2, CN3)...............................................29
3.3.3 HDMI Connector (CN5 & CN6)......................................................................30
3.3.4 SIM Card Slot (CN7)......................................................................................30
3.3.5 Ethernet / PoE Ports (CN8, CN10) ...............................................................31
3.3.6 USB2.0 Connector (CN9)...............................................................................31
3.3.7 Digital I/O Connector (CN11) ........................................................................32
3.3.8 DC Phoenix Power In Connector (CN12).....................................................32
3.3.9 Debug Port Connector (CN13)......................................................................32
3.3.10 Serial & CAN Port Connector (COM/ CAN 1, COM/ CAN 2).......................33
3.3.11 MicroSD Slot (SCN1).....................................................................................33
3.3.12 M.2 2280 Key M PCIe x4 SSD slot (SCN2)...................................................34
3.3.13 M.2 2230 Key E slot (SCN3)..........................................................................35
3.3.14 PCI-Express Mini Card Slot (SCN4).............................................................36
3.3.15 Reset Button (SW1).......................................................................................36
3.3.16 Power Button (SW2)......................................................................................37
3.3.17 AT/ATX Switch (SSW1) .................................................................................37
3.3.18 Recovery Mode Switch (SSW2)....................................................................37
3.3.19 CMOS Battery Interface (BAT1) ...................................................................38

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3.3.20 LAN and PoE LED Indicator (LED1, LED2) .................................................38
3.3.21 Power and Storage LED Indicator (LED3)...................................................38
SECTION 4 JETPACK SDK Flash Guide ...................................................39
4.1 JETPACK FLASH METHOD.............................................................39
4.2 Image Information Inquiry Command.............................................42
4.3 JTOP —Third-party Jetson Platform Monitor Tool .......................43

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the AIE900-902-FL.
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
◼General Description
◼System Specifications
◼Dimensions
◼I/O Outlets
◼Packing List
◼Model List
1.1 General Description
The AIE900-902-FL is an embedded system that comes with the NVIDIA®Jetson AGX Xavier
™Series supercomputer on a module to support Linux Ubuntu 18.04, suitable for the most
endurable operation. The system features a fanless design, full feature I/O, as well as one
32GB 256-Bit LPDDR4x memory. It also delivers impressive system dependability enhanced
by a built-in Watchdog Timer.
⚫Features
1. NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ with 512-core Volta GPU and 64 Tensor cores
2. High AI computing performance for GPU accelerated processing
3. Ideal for advanced edge intelligence applications, AGV, AMR, and computer vision
4. Supports an M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD slot
5. Wide operating temperature range from -30°C to +50°C
6. JetPack supported

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⚫Reliable and Stable Design
The AIE900-902-FL 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), automated guided vehicle (AGV), and computer vision
applications.
⚫JetPack Supported
The AIE900-902-FL supports JetPack 4.5.1, a NVIDIA SDK providing the most
comprehensive solution for building AI applications. All Jetson modules are supported by
the JetPack SDK.
JetPack SDK includes the latest 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 AIE900-902-FL supports Linux Ubuntu 18.04.
⚫Various Storage devices supported
For maximum storage capacity, the AIE900-902-FL supports one M.2 2280 Key M with
PCI-Express 3.0 x4 connector, one swappable 2.5" SATA storage drive bay, an onboard
32GB eMMC 5.1, and one microSD interface.
1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 Product Specification
⚫NVIDIA Jetson SoM
◼NVIDIA®Jetson AGX Xavier™ SoM
⚫CPU
◼8-core Carmel ARM v8.2 64-bit CPU, 8MB L2 + 4MB L3
⚫GPU
◼512-core NVIDIA Volta™ GPU with 64 Tensor Cores
⚫Storage
◼32GB eMMC 5.1 onboard
◼One M.2 2280 M Key with PCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD slot
◼One 2.5" swappable SATA HDD/SSD drive bay, up to 9.5mm in height
◼One microSD slot to support optional microSD card expansion (UHS-I compatible)
⚫System Memory
◼One 32GB 256-Bit LPDDR4x onboard

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⚫WLAN & WWAN
◼One PCI Express Mini Card module slot to support Wi-Fi/3G/LTE/GPS modules
One M.2 2230 Key E slot to support a Wi-Fi module
1.2.2 I/O System
⚫Dual lockable HDMI 2.0 for display (HDMI 2.0 Resolution: up to 4096 x 2160@60Hz)
⚫Two RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports
⚫Four RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000 Base-T PoE (IEEE 802.3at; PSE), max. up to
60W
Note: AIE900 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.
⚫Two USB 2.0, two USB 3.1 Gen1 and two USB 3.1 Gen2 connectors
⚫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 3.0 x4 SSD slot for extra storage
⚫One 2.5" swappable SATA HDD/SSD drive bay for extra storage (up to 9.5mm in
height,)
⚫One full-size PCI Express Mini Card slot (USB + PCI Express signal)
⚫One M.2 Key E 2230 slot (USB + PCI Express signal)
⚫One power button, one reset button, and one AT/ATX switch
⚫Two indicator LEDs (System Power, M.2 Storage)
⚫Four SMA type connector openings for antenna installation
⚫One 24VDC Power phoenix type connector

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1.2.3 System Specification
⚫Watchdog Timer
◼Built-in NVIDIA®Jetson AGX Xavier™Series SoM
⚫Power Supply
◼Input : 24 VDC default
⚫Operation Temperature
◼-30°C to +50°C (-22°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
◼2.8kg (6.17lb) without package
◼3.45kg (7.61lb) 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 AIE900-902-FL.
1.3.1 System Dimensions

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1.3.2 Wall Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 6 pcs)
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 *6L 6pcs)

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1.3.4 DIN-rail Mount Bracket Dimension (Screw: M3 *6L 12 pcs)

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1.4 I/O Outlets
The following figures show you the I/O outlets on the front view of the AIE900-902-
FL.
⚫Front View Drawing
⚫Rear View Drawing

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1.5 Packing List
The package bundled with your AIE900-902-FL should contain the following items:
⚫AIE900-902-FL system unit x 1
⚫Foot pad x 4
⚫Screws pack x 1
⚫Terminal block x 1
⚫M.2 SSD thermal kit x 1 (for M.2 SSD drive)
※Please visit Axiomtek’s official website to download the latest product manual.
1.6 Model List
AIE900-902-FL
Fanless edge AI system with NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™
SoM, 2 HDMI, 2 GbE LAN, 4 GbE PoE, 6 USB, 2 COM or 2
CAN and 8-CH DI/DO
Please contact Axiomtek’s distributors immediately in case any of the abovementioned items
is missing.

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SECTION 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The AIE900-902-FL is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as SSD (Solid
State Drive), microSD card, and PCI Express Mini Card modules. Chapter 2 will show you how
to install the hardware.
2.1 Installing the PCI Express Mini Card
Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power adaptor.
Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate and loosen seven screws at the
bottom side, as marked by the red circles in the figure below.
Step 3 Remove the bottom cover, and locate the PCI Express mini card slot on
the board.

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Step 4 While holding the PCI Express mini card at a 45-degree angle up from
the horizontal, slowly insert the golden fingers into the mini PCI Express
slot, until it is fully inserted in place.
Step 5 Press the PCI Express mini card down gently, but firmly, and then
secure the mini card to the carrier by tightening up one M2 screw to the
marked position.