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2.4  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 

CN1 

Front Panel Connector 

CN2 

DC Power in Connector   

CN3 

Micro USB for Flash image 

CN4 

Gigabit LAN Connector 

CN5 

HDMI Connector 

CN6 

Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector 

CN7 

Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector 

CN8 

RTC Connector 

CN9 

COM1 Connector /dev/ttyTHS1 

CN10 

COM2 Connector /dev/ttyTHS0 

CN12 

Jetson TX2 NX CPU module connector 

CN13 

M.2 E key 

CN15 

UART for Debug 

SW1 

Recovery switch 

 

Note: USB 3.2 Gen 1 uses the same specifications as USB 3.0 (transfer rate 5Gbs). 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AAEON BOXER-8231AI

Page 1: ...Last Updated November 29 2021 BOXER 8231AI Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC with NVIDIA Jetson TX2 NX User s Manual 1st Ed ...

Page 2: ...ion provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However the original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use or for any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from its use The material in this document is for product information only and is subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this docu...

Page 3: ...e trademarks of the NVIDIA Corporation ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express Inc IBM and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners No ownership is implied or assumed for products names or trademarks not herein listed by the publisher of...

Page 4: ...1AI Packing List Before setting up your product please make sure the following items have been shipped Item Quantity BOXER 8231AI 1 Power Connector 1 If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately ...

Page 5: ... 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: ...rking on the system s hardware 6 No connections should be made when the system is powered as a sudden rush of power may damage sensitive electronic components 7 If the device is not to be used for a long time disconnect it from the power supply to avoid damage by transient over voltage 8 Always disconnect this device from any AC supply before cleaning 9 While cleaning use a damp cloth instead of l...

Page 7: ...ded containers 18 If any of the following situations arises please the contact our service personnel i Damaged power cord or plug ii Liquid intrusion to the device iii Exposure to moisture iv Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described in this manual v The device is dropped or damaged vi Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device 19 DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN UNCONTR...

Page 8: ...anger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and your local government s recycling or disposal directives Attention Il y a un risque d explosion si la batterie est remplacée de façon incorrecte Ne la remplacer qu avec le même modèle ou éq...

Page 9: ...件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 Pb 汞 Hg 镉 Cd 六价铬 Cr VI 多溴联苯 PBB 多溴二苯 醚 PBDE 印刷电路板 及其电子组件 外部信号 连接器及线材 外壳 中央处理器 与内存 硬盘 液晶模块 光驱 触控模块 电源 电池 本表格依据 SJ T 11364 的规定编制 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB T 26572标准规定的限量要求以下 表示该有害物质的某一均质材料超出了GB T 26572的限量要求 然而该 部件 仍符合欧盟指令2011 65 EU 的规范 备注 一 此产品所标示之环保使用期限 系指在一般正常使用状况下 二 上述部件物质中央处理器 内存 硬盘 光驱 电源为选购品 三 上述部件物质液晶模块 触控模块仅一体机产品适用 ...

Page 10: ... X O O O O O PSU X O O O O O Battery X O O O O O This form is prepared in compliance with the provisions of SJ T 11364 O The level of toxic or hazardous materials present in this component and its parts is below the limit specified by GB T 26572 X The level of toxic of hazardous materials present in the component exceed the limits specified by GB T 26572 but is still in compliance with EU Directiv...

Page 11: ...0 2 4 1 Front Panel Connector CN1 11 2 4 2 DC Power In Connector CN2 11 2 4 3 USB 2 0 Connector for Flash Image CN3 12 2 4 4 LAN RJ45 Port CN4 12 2 4 5 HDMI Connector CN5 13 2 4 6 Dual USB 3 2 Gen 1 Connector CN6 CN7 14 2 4 7 RTC Battery Connector CN8 14 2 4 8 COM Port Connector CN9 CN10 15 2 4 9 COM Port Connector System 16 2 4 10 Jetson TX2 NX CPU Module Connector CN12 17 2 4 11 UART Debug Port ...

Page 12: ...Preface XII Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI 3 1 3 Flash Image to Board 25 ...

Page 13: ...Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Product Specifications ...

Page 14: ...stem Memory 4GB 128 bit LPDDR4 1600 MHz Display Interface HDMI 2 0 Storage Device 16GB eMMC Micro SD Slot x1 Ethernet 10 100 1000Base TX x 1 I O USB 3 2 Gen 1 x 4 LAN x 1 RS 232 x 2 HDMI x 1 MicroSD x 1 DC Power Input x 1 Recovery Button x 1 Micro USB for Flash OS x 1 Expansion M 2 E Key 2230 x 1 for Wi Fi Indicator Power LED x 1 OS Support Linux with Jetpack 4 5 1 or above Power Supply Power Requ...

Page 15: ... 39mm Gross Weight 1 10 lbs 0 5 kg Net Weight 0 66 lbs 0 3 kg Environmental Operating Temperature 4 F 113 F 20 C 45 C according to IEC60068 2 with 0 5 m s airflow Storage Temperature 40 F 176 F 40 C 80 C Storage Humidity 95 40 C non condensing Anti Vibration 3 5 Grms 5 500Hz operation eMMC Anti Shock 50G peak acceleration 11 msec duration eMMC Certification CE FCC class A ...

Page 16: ...C BOXER 8231AI 1 2 Product Notice Micro USB Micro USB port is ideally for flashing image only USB ports USB ports do not support USB DVD ROM because of file system USB 3 2 Gen 1 USB 3 2 Gen 1 is the current name for 5Gbps specification formerly USB 3 0 LAN Indicator Behavior ...

Page 17: ...Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Information ...

Page 18: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Information 6 Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI 2 1 Dimensions ...

Page 19: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Information 7 Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI 2 2 Jumpers and connectors Component Side Module Side ...

Page 20: ...h It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip often protected by a plastic cover that slides over the pins to connect them To close a jumper you connect the pins with the clip To open a jumper you remove the clip Sometimes a jumper will have three pins labeled 1 2 and 3 In this case you would connect either pins 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 1 2 3 Open Closed Closed 2 3 A pair of needle nose pliers ...

Page 21: ... AT ATX Mode Select CN1 Pins 7 8 The AT ATX Mode Select functions by connecting pins 7 and 8 of CN1 To prevent damage to the system do not connect pins 7 and 8 to any other pin Open AT Mode Default Closed ATX Mode CN1 pins 7 8 Function 7 8 Open AT Power Mode Default 7 8 Closed ATX Power Mode ...

Page 22: ...connectors Label Function CN1 Front Panel Connector CN2 DC Power in Connector CN3 Micro USB for Flash image CN4 Gigabit LAN Connector CN5 HDMI Connector CN6 Dual USB 3 2 Gen 1 Connector CN7 Dual USB 3 2 Gen 1 Connector CN8 RTC Connector CN9 COM1 Connector dev ttyTHS1 CN10 COM2 Connector dev ttyTHS0 CN12 Jetson TX2 NX CPU module connector CN13 M 2 E key CN15 UART for Debug SW1 Recovery switch Note ...

Page 23: ...ignal 1 Button power 2 GND 3 Recovery 4 GND 5 Reset 6 GND 7 Latch set 8 Latch set 9 PWR LED 10 5V Note Pin 7 and 8 are used for setting AT ATX Power Mode See Chapter 2 3 2 for information To prevent damage to your system do not connect Pins 7 and 8 with any other pin 2 4 2 DC Power In Connector CN2 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 PWR_IN 2 GND ...

Page 24: ...bedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI 2 4 3 USB 2 0 Connector for Flash Image CN3 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 2 USB1 3 USB1 4 5 GND 2 4 4 LAN RJ45 Port CN4 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 MDI0 2 MDI0 3 MDI1 4 MDI1 5 MDI2 6 MDI2 7 MDI3 8 MDI3 1 ACT LINK LED SPEED LED 8 ...

Page 25: ...PC BOXER 8231AI 2 4 5 HDMI Connector CN5 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 HDMI_DATA2_P 2 GND 3 HDMI_DATA2_N 4 HDMI_DATA1_P 5 GND 6 HDMI_DATA1_N 7 HDMI_DATA0_P 8 GND 9 HDMI_DATA0_N 10 HDMI_CLK_P 11 GND 12 HDMI_CLK_N 13 NC 14 NC 15 HDMI_SCL 16 HDMI_SDA 17 GND 18 HDMI_PWR 19 HDMI_HDP ...

Page 26: ... 6 Dual USB 3 2 Gen 1 Connector CN6 CN7 Pin Signal Pin Signal U1 VBUS_1 U10 VBUS_2 U2 A D U11 B D U3 A D U12 B D U4 GND U13 GND U5 A SSRX U14 B SSRX U6 A SSRX U15 B SSRX U7 GND U16 GND U8 A SSTX U17 B SSTX U9 A SSTX U18 B SSTX 2 4 7 RTC Battery Connector CN8 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3V 2 GND ...

Page 27: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Information 15 Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI 2 4 8 COM Port Connector CN9 CN10 Pin RS 232 1 TXD 2 RXD 3 4 5 GND 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 28: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Information 16 Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI 2 4 9 COM Port Connector System Pin RS 232 1 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 5 GND 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 29: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Information 17 Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI 2 4 10 Jetson TX2 NX CPU Module Connector CN12 ...

Page 30: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Information 18 Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI ...

Page 31: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Information 19 Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI 2 4 11 UART Debug Port Connector CN15 Pin Signal 1 3 3V 2 UART0 TXD 3 UART0 RXD 4 GND 5 I2C SCL 6 I2C SDA 7 GND ...

Page 32: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Information 20 Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI 2 5 Hardware Assembly Chassis Assembly ...

Page 33: ...are Information 21 Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI M 2 Module Installation M 2 module attaches to the BOXER 8231AI board NVIDIA Jetson TX2 NX module must be removed prior to installing M 2 module ...

Page 34: ...Compact Fanless Embedded AI Edge Box PC BOXER 8231AI Chapter 3 Chapter 3 OS Flash Guide ...

Page 35: ...me will be formatted as follows ACLinux_4 9_ OS_IF PLF_IF PJ_IF BN tar gz OS_IF is OS Information For example the entry NJ450X decodes as NJ450 for NVIDIA JetPack version 4 5 and X for desktop version PLF_IF is Platform Information and may be coded as NV06 PJ_IF is Project Information and displays which model this image pertains to Make sure it says BOXER 8231AI BN is Build Number such as 0 1 2 3 ...

Page 36: ... with operating system Ubuntu 18 04 Operating System image downloaded to host computer USB Cable with Micro USB connector Jetson TX2 NX module see image below for reference Finally on the Linux host PC extract the image file you downloaded using the following command in terminal remember to replace with the actual file name tar xzf ACLinux_4 9_ OS_IF PLF_IF PJ_IF BN tar gz ...

Page 37: ...1 Press and hold the Recovery Button then connect the BOXER 8231AI carrier board to the power supply Step 2 Force Recovery Mode Continue to hold the Recovery Button for two more seconds then release the button The BOXER 8231AI should enter recovery mode Step 3 Connect the host PC to the BOXER 8231AI via micro USB ...

Page 38: ...check if the device is in recovery mode lsusb grep 0955 7c18 The system will return the following when in recovery mode 0955 7c18 NVidia Corp Step 5 In terminal navigate to the bootloader folder that you unzipped earlier Step 6 Run the following command to flash the image sudo flashall sh Step 7 Wait for the process to complete ...

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