Banana Pi BPI-R1, Manual

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BPI-R1 quick start
Step 1: Get what you need
First time to enjoy your Banana Pi, you need at least the accessories in the table below.
No. Item Minimum recommended specification & notes
1 MicroSD card
SD card is optional. If need to boot form SD card, Minimum size 8GB, class 10 (the class
indicates how fast the card is). We recommend using branded SD cards as they are
more reliable.
2
avHDMI(Full
sized) to HDMI
/ DVI lead
HDMI to HDMI lead (for HD TVs and monitors with HDMI input).OR HDMI to DVI lead
(for monitors with DVI input).
3
Keyboard and
mouse
Any standard USB keyboard and mouse should work. keyboards or mice that take a lot
of power from the USB ports, however, may need a powered USB hub. This may include
some wireless devices.
4 Ethernet cable
Networking is optional, although it makes updating and getting new software for your
Banana Pi much easier.
5
Micro USB
power adapter A good quality, USB Power supply that can provide at least 5V/2A is essential.OTG also
can power the board, but it is not recommended.
6
Audio lead
(Optional)
You can choose a 3.5mm jack audio led to connect to audio port to get stereo audio.
7
Mobile Hard
disk (Optional)
You can choose to connect a mobile hard disk to USB port to store more files.
Base you need below:
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