Windows Host

This section show how to install an operating system to your ROCK960 using the SD Card method on a Windows host computer. ***

  • Step 1: Prepare MicroSD card
  • Step 2: Recall Download Location
  • Step 3: Unzip SD Card Install Image
  • Step 4: Download the Win32DiskImager tool
  • Step 5: Use Win32DiskImager tool to flash image onto SD Card Card
  • Step 6: Prepare ROCK960 with SD card

####Step 1: Prepare MicroSD card

  • Ensure data from mircoSD card is backed up
  • Everything on microSD card will be lost by the end of this procedure.

####Step 2: Recall Download Location

  • Locate SD card install file from Downloads page.
  • This file will be needed for the next step.

####Step 3: Unzip SD Card Install Image

  • When unzipped, this download will be a folder with the falling contents
    • Loader (rk3399_loader_v1.08.106.bin) we don’t need it for SD card writing here.
    • Install Image (system.img)
    • readme.md

####Step 4: Download the Win32DiskImager tool

####Step 5: Use Win32DiskImager tool to flash image onto SD Card

  • Open Win32DiskImager tool
  • Click the folder icon in the top right
  • Find your way to the appropriate .img file (This is why you need to remember the location of your extracted image.)

  • Insert your microSD card (through a USB SD card-reader, if necessary)
  • Select the correct device and click “write” There may be a warning about corrupting the device. Click “Yes” to proceed.
  • This process may take a few minutes, be patient and wait for a completion notice.

  • Upon completion you should see the success dialog pop-up:

  • Eject SD Card and proceed to next Step

####Step 6: Prepare ROCK960 with SD card

  • Make sure ROCK960 is unplugged from power
  • Connect an HDMI monitor to the ROCK960 with an HDMI cable, and power on the monitor
  • Plug a USB keyboard and/or mouse into either of the two USB connectors on the ROCK960
  • Insert the microSD card into the ROCK960
  • Plug power adaptor into ROCK960, wait for board to boot up.

Congratulations! You are now booting your newly installed operating system directly on SD card on the ROCK960!