Asus Tinker Board S Users ManualEnglish - Page 1

TINKER BOARD S Innovatively enjoy a whole new digital experience E13446 First Edition December 2017 Thank you for purchasing ASUS Tinker Board S! Tinker Board is more than a dream for the DIY-obsessed: it's a gateway to new ideas and new relationships. Experienced makers will love Tinker Board's performance-to-price ratio and strong brand heritage, while novices and younger users will appreciate its accessibility and ease of use. But all will come together to create - Together We Make! Package contents Check your Tinker Board S package for the following items: 1 x Tinker Board S/2G 1 x Heatsink* 1 x Shielding bag 1 x Quick start guide * Beware of high temperatures when only using the bundled heat sink. Safety Information • Power supply used with the Tinker shall comply with relevant regulations and applicable standards. • DO NOT overclock the board, as this may cause damage to the board. • Ensure that the board is placed in a well ventilated environment. • The board should be placed on a flat, stable, non-conductive surface. • Avoid handling the board while powered. Handle the board by the edges to minimize risk of Electronic Static Damage (ESD). Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved 15060-88910000 ASUS Tinker Board S specifications summary Processor GPU Rockchip RK3288 Cortex-A17 Quad-core SoC* * The CPU will operate at full capacity, take note of heat dissipation and AC adaptor stability. ARM® Mali™-T760 MP4 GPU Display 1 x HDMI* supports up to 4K 1 x 15-pin MIPI DSI supports up to HD * HDMI supports a maximum resolution of up to 4K, and the iGPU only supports H.264/H.265 4K hardware decoders. Memory Size Storage Connectivity Audio Dual-CH LPDDR3 2GB Micro SD(TF) card slot 16GB eMMC RTL8211E-VB-CG GB LAN AW-NB177NF 802.11 b/g/n wireless & BT 4.0 + EDR RTL ALC4040 Codec with 1 x 3.5mm audio jack * Hardware ready for audio jack plug detection. USB 4 x USB 2.0 ports Camera Interface Internal Headers 1 x 15-pin MIPI CSI slot for camera 1 x 40-pin header includes: - up to 28 x GPIO pins - up to 2 x SPI bus - up to 2 x I2C bus - up to 4 x UART - up to 2 x PWM - up to 1 x PCM/I2S - 2 x 5V power pins - 2 x 3.3V power pins - 8 x ground pins - 1 x 4-pin header for Power On and eMMC Recovery Power Connector OS Support 1 x 2-pin contact point includes: - 1 x PWM signal - 1 x S/PDIF signal Micro USB * Supports low power voltage detection. ** We recommend using the Tinker Power Supply or a qualified 5V/3A power supply. Debian Dimension 3.37" x 2.125" Warranty 1 Year Getting Started Booting from onboard eMMC Requirement: • 1 x Micro USB cable with data transfer function • 1 x Tinker Power Supply* or other qualified 5V/3A power supply** • 1 x Monitor with HDMI cable • 1 x Keyboard and Mouse set * The Tinker Power Supply is purchased seperately. ** Ensure that the cable is able to deliver up to 3A of power current. Connect the Tinker Board S to a PC using a Micro USB cable, then wait for the PC to recognize the device. Download the TinkerOS image from the Tinker Board website and burn it into the Tinker Board S using a third-party ISO software, such as Win32DiskImager or Etcher. Connect the power supply, keyboard, mouse, and monitor to your Tinker Board S to boot up. Booting from external Micro SD card Requirement: • 1 x Micro SD card with at least 8GB capacity • 1 x Tinker Power Supply* or other qualified 5V/3A power supply** • 1 x Monitor with HDMI cable • 1 x Keyboard and Mouse set * The Tinker Power Supply is purchased seperately. ** Ensure that the cable is able to deliver up to 3A of power current. Insert the micro SD card into a Windows® PC Download the TinkerOS image from the Tinker Board website and burn it into the micro SD card using a third-party ISO software, such as Win32DiskImager or Etcher. Insert the bootable micro SD card into your Tinker Board, then connect the power supply, keyboard, mouse, and monitor to boot up. If the eMMC cannot be recognized,please refer to www.asus.com for more details on eMMC Recovery. Top view default Power on disable eMMC Recovery Bottom view 16GB