AXIOMTEK RSC101 Series User manual

RSC101 Series
Edge AI Embedded System
User’s Manual

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Disclaimers
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All Rights Reserved
June 2023, Version A1
Printed in Taiwan

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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.
1. 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.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the RSC101 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 RSC101 is properly grounded.
3. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting it to any power
outlet.
4. Turn Off system power before cleaning. Clean the system using a cloth only. Do not spray
any liquid cleaner directly onto the screen.
5. Do not leave equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage temperature is
below -20℃or above 80℃as it may damage the equipment.
6. 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.
7. Note!! Caution with touch! RSC101 will be hot when it's on.

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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 of I/O connectors should be connected with corresponding cables when the
system is operating with IP40 rated definition. If some of I/O ports are not be used or
connected during operation, users must to connect optional I/O covers to meet 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 clean up the computer or any components within.
3. Avoid dropping any components inside the computer or getting 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 house hold items accordingly for cleaning. Listed
below are items available for cleaning computer 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.
⚫Absorb 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 swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are applicable to
reach areas in 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 customer should shut down the system before
start 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 power cable.

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Scrap Computer Recycling
If the computer equipment’s needs the maintenance or are beyond repair, we strongly
recommended that you should inform your Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for the
suitable solution. For the computers that are no longer useful or no longer working well, please
contact your Axiomtek distributor for recycling and we will make the proper arrangement.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Intel®and Pentium®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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........................................................................... 2
1.2 System Specifications.......................................................................3
1.2.1 Product Specification......................................................................................3
1.2.2 I/O System ........................................................................................................3
1.2.3 System Specification.......................................................................................4
1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................5
1.3.1 System Dimension...........................................................................................5
1.3.2 Wall mount Bracket Dimension......................................................................6
1.4 I/O Outlets...........................................................................................7
1.5 Packing List........................................................................................ 8
1.6Model List...........................................................................................8
1.7Optional Accessory List.................................................................... 8
SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................9
2.1 Expansion Module Installation..........................................................9
2.2 Installing Antenna Cable ................................................................. 10
SECTION 3 SETTINGS & CONNECTORS..................................................11
3.1 Connectors Location....................................................................... 11
3.2Connectors.......................................................................................12
3.2.1 M.2 2242 Key B Connector (CN1).................................................................13
3.2.2 M.2 3052 Key B Connector (CN2).................................................................14
3.2.3 M.2 2230 Key E Connector (CN3) .................................................................15
3.2.4 NANO SIM Socket (CN4) ...............................................................................16
3.2.5 Dual LAN Connector (CN6)...........................................................................16
3.2.6 USB 2.0/ USB 3.0 Port Connector (CN7)......................................................17
3.2.7 8-CH DI/DO Connector (CN8)........................................................................17
3.2.8 HDMI Connector (CN9)..................................................................................18
3.2.9 Reset Button (RST1)......................................................................................18
3.2.10 Battery Connector (BAT1) ............................................................................18
3.2.11 DC Power Jack Connector (DCIN1) .............................................................19
3.2.12 Power and Storage LED Indicator (LED1)...................................................19
Section 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility...............................................................21
4.1 Starting............................................................................................. 21
4.2 Navigation Keys...............................................................................21
4.3 Main Menu ........................................................................................23
4.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................................... 24
4.5 Chipset Menu ................................................................................... 30
4.6 Security Menu .................................................................................. 31
4.7 Boot Menu ........................................................................................33
4.8 Save & Exit Menu.............................................................................34
SECTION 5 BSP FLASH METHOD.............................................................37

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5.1 Prerequisites.................................................................................... 37
5.2 Flash Method....................................................................................37
5.2.1 Download RSC101 Image..............................................................................37
5.2.2 Create the Ubuntu Live USB Disk ................................................................37
5.2.3 Install Axiomtek-RSC101 Image...................................................................38
5.3 Resize Storage................................................................................. 40

RSC101 User’s Manual
Introduction 1
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the RSC101. The
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
◼General Description
◼System Specifications
◼Dimensions
◼I/O Outlets
◼Packing List
◼Model List
◼Optional Accessory List

RSC101 User’s Manual
2Introduction
1.1 General Description
The RSC101 is a fanless edge AI vision system with Hailo-8™AI accelerator to support Linux
Ubuntu 20.04, suitable for the most endurable operation.
It features fanless design with full feature I/O, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot for system memory,
and one M.2 Key B 2242 SSD slot (SATA3).
⚫Features
1. Hailo-8™AI accelerator, up to 26 TOPS
2. Palm size with high AI computing performance
3. Supports dual GbE LAN for cameras
4. Supports Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/5G wireless connection
5. Wide operating temperature from -10°C to +70°C
6. Wide voltage input from 12 to 24 VDC
7. Supports Linux Ubuntu
8. Ideal for edge AI smart city applications
9. IP40 rating cover kit for semi-outdoor applications