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Dieses Handbuch wurde für ROCK Pi 4 Enthusiasten entwickelt. Wir wünschen uns, dass du mehr über das ROCK Pi 4 Board erfährst, sowie wie du dich auf den grundlegenden Gebrauch vorbereiten und einrichten kannst. Der ROCK Pi 4 hat zwei Modelle, eines mit dem Namen ROCK Pi 4 Model A und das andere mit dem Namen ROCK Pi 4 Model B. Wenn du ein Board erhälst, musst du wissen, welches Pi-Modell und welche Hardware-Version vorhanden ist. Die Informationen sind auf der Oberseite der Platine aufgedruckt.  
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This guide is designed for ROCK Pi 4 enthusiast. The purpose is to learn about the ROCK Pi 4 board as well as how to prepare and set up for basic use. The ROCK Pi 4 has two models, one called ROCK Pi 4 Model A and the other called ROCK Pi 4 Model B. When you get a board, you need to know what Pi model it is and which hardware version it is. The information is printed in the top side of the board. We will introduce the board information as much as possible.
 
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== Was wird benötigt==
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== What you need ==
  
 
=== Necessary ===
 
=== Necessary ===
* ROCK Pi 4 Hauptplatine
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* ROCK Pi 4 main board
** ROCK Pi 4 Modell A oder Modell B
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** ROCK Pi 4 Model A or Model B
  
* Eines der folgenden Speichermedien:
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* One of the Storage media below:
** rockpi4/hardware/uSD | uSD-Karte]], größer als 8GB.
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** [[rockpi4/hardware/μSD | μSD card]], larger than 8GB.
** rockpi4/hardware/emmc | eMMC Module]], größer als 8GB mit eMMC zu uSD Konverterkarte.
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** [[rockpi4/hardware/emmc | eMMC Module]] , larger than 8GB with eMMC to μSD converter board.
  
* [[rockpi4/hardware/powersupply | Power supply]]]  
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* [[rockpi4/hardware/powersupply | Power supply]]  
** Der ROCK Pi 4 wird über den Typ-C-Anschluss mit Strom versorgt und verfügt über einen weiten Eingangsspannungsbereich von 9V bis 21V. Der Pi unterstützt den USB Typ-C PD 2.0 mit 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A und 20V/2A. Außerdem unterstützt der Pi QC 3.0/2.0 mit 9V/2A und 12V/1.5A.
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** The ROCK Pi 4 is powered by Type-C port and has a wide range of input voltage, from 9V to 21V. The Pi supports USB Type-C PD 2.0 with 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A and 20V/2A. Besides, the Pi supports QC 3.0/2.0 with 9V/2A and 12V/1.5A.
** Das von Ihnen verwendete Typ-C-Kabel muss die Datenkommunikation unterstützen. Wir nennen es USB Typ-C Ladedatenkabel.
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** The Type-C cable you using needs to support data communication. We call it USB Type-C charging data cable.
  
* USB-Tastatur und -Maus
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* USB Keyboard and Mouse
** Mit vier USB-A-Anschlüssen kann der ROCK Pi 4 mit einer vollwertigen Tastatur und Maus ausgestattet werden.
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** With four USB-A connectors, ROCK Pi 4 can be equipped with a full sized keyboard and mouse.
 
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* Monitor und HDMI-Kabel
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** ROCK Pi 4 ist mit einem vollwertigen HDMI-Anschluss ausgestattet. Es wird ein HDMI-fähiger Monitor empfohlen.
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** HDMI EDID Anzeigedaten werden verwendet, um die beste Bildschirmauflösung zu bestimmen. Auf Monitoren und Fernsehern, die 1080p (oder 4K) unterstützten, wird diese Auflösung gewählt. Wenn 1080p nicht unterstützt wird, wird die nächste verfügbare Auflösung verwendet, die von EDID gemeldet wird. Dieser ausgewählte Modus funktioniert mit MOST, aber nicht mit allen Monitoren/Fernsehern.
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* Monitor and HDMI Cable
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** ROCK Pi 4 is equipped with a full sized HDMI connector. HDMI capable monitor is recommended.
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** HDMI EDID display data is used to determine the best display resolution. On monitors and TVs that support 1080p (or 4K) this resolution will be selected. If 1080p is not supported the next available resolution reported by EDID will be used. This selected mode will work with MOST but not all monitors/TVs.
  
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*USB to TTL serial cable
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**ROCK Pi 4 exports a dedicated serial console, which can access the low level debug message.
  
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*USB Male A to Male A cable
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**If you want write image on ROCK Pi 4 from USB OTG port or use fastboot/adb commands you need an USB Male A to Male A cable to connect ROCK Pi 4 and PC.
  
 
=== Optional ===
 
=== Optional ===
* uSD Kartenleser
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* μSD Card Reader
** Zum Blinken des Bildes auf die uSD-Karte oder das eMMC-Modul.
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** For flashing the image into μSD Card or eMMC Module.
  
* USB Typ A auf Typ A Kabel
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* USB type A to type A cable
** Dies wird für Fastboot-/AdB-Befehle benötigt.
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** This is needed for fastboot/adb commands.
  
* USB zu TTL serielles Kabel
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* USB to TTL serial cable
** Dies ist für die serielle Konsole erforderlich.
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** This is needed for serial console.
  
* Ethernet-Kabel
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* Ethernet cable
** ROCK Pi 4 unterstützt den Internetzugang über WIFI oder Ethernet.
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** ROCK Pi 4 supports Internet access via WIFI or Ethernet.
** Ein Ethernet-Kabel wird verwendet, um Ihren ROCK Pi 4 mit einem lokalen Netzwerk und dem Internet zu verbinden.
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** An Ethernet cable is used to connect your ROCK Pi 4 to a local network and  the Internet.
  
 
* Camera Module
 
* Camera Module
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** ROCK Pi 4 supports LCD display function.
 
** ROCK Pi 4 supports LCD display function.
  
* Audio lead
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* Audio cable
 
** Audio can be played through speaker or headphones using a standard 3.5mm jack.
 
** Audio can be played through speaker or headphones using a standard 3.5mm jack.
  
== ROCK Pi 4B im Detail ansehen ==
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== Close look of ROCK Pi 4B ==
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* Kameramodul
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** ROCK Pi 4 unterstützt die Kamerafunktion.
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* LCD-Modul
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** ROCK Pi 4 unterstützt die LCD-Anzeigefunktion.
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* Audiokabel
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** Audio kann über Lautsprecher oder Kopfhörer mit einer Standard 3,5-mm-Buchse wiedergegeben werden.
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== Detailansicht des ROCK Pi 4B ==
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* Kameramodul
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** ROCK Pi 4 unterstützt die Kamerafunktion.
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* LCD-Modul
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** ROCK Pi 4 unterstützt die LCD-Anzeigefunktion.
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* Audiokabel
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** Audio kann über Lautsprecher oder Kopfhörer mit einer Standard 3,5-mm-Buchse wiedergegeben werden.
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== Detailansicht von ROCK Pi 4B ==
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Schließen ×
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* ROCK Pi 4B front view
 
* ROCK Pi 4B front view
 
[[File:ROCKPI4B_Front_View.png|700px]]
 
[[File:ROCKPI4B_Front_View.png|700px]]
* ROCK Pi 4B vorne mit einer Schrägansicht
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* ROCK Pi 4B front with an angle view
 
[[File:ROCKPI4B_Angle_View.png|700px]]
 
[[File:ROCKPI4B_Angle_View.png|700px]]
* ROCK Pi 4B Rückansicht
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* ROCK Pi 4B back view
 
[[File:ROCKPI4B_Back_View.png|700px]]
 
[[File:ROCKPI4B_Back_View.png|700px]]
  
== <span id="get_start_specs"></span> Eigenschaften==
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== <span id="get_start_specs"></span> Features ==
  
 
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! Processor
 
! Processor
| colspan="2" | 64bits hexa core processor<br />Rockchip RK3399<br />Dual Cortex-72, Frequenz 1,8GHz mit QualCortex-A53, Frequenz 1,4GHz<br />Mali T860MP4 gpu, Unterstützung OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1/3.2, Vulkan 1.0, Open CL 1.1 1.2, DX11.
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| colspan="2" | 64bits hexa core processor<br />Rockchip RK3399<br />Dual Cortex-72, frequency 1.8GHz with qual Cortex-A53, frequency 1.4GHz<br />Mali T860MP4 gpu, support OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1/3.2, Vulkan 1.0, Open CL 1.1 1.2, DX11.
 
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|-
 
! Memory
 
! Memory
| colspan="2" | LPDDR4<br />64bit dual channel LPDDR4@3200Mb/s, 1GB/2GB/4GB optional
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| colspan="2" | LPDDR4<br />64bit dual channel LPDDR4@3200Mb/s, 1GB/2GB/4GB optioal
 
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! Speicher
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! Storage
| colspan="2" | eMMC-Modul (Optionales industriekompatibles Hochleistungs-EMMC-Modul), 8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB möglich)<br />uSD card (uSD slot unterstützt bis zu 128 GB uSD card)<br />M.2 SSD (M.2 connector unterstützt bis zu 2T M2 NVME SSD)
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| colspan="2" | eMMC module (Optional industrial compatible high performance eMMC module, 8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB available)<br />μSD card (μSD slot supports up to 128 GB μSD card)<br />M.2 SSD (M.2 connector supports up to 2T M2 NVME SSD)
 
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! Display
 
! Display
| colspan="2" | HDMI 2.0 bis zu 4k@60<br />MIPI DSI 2 Leitungen über FPC-Stecker<br />HDMI und MIPI DSI können gleichzeitig arbeiten, den Mirror- oder Erweiterungsmodus unterstützen.
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| colspan="2" | HDMI 2.0 up to 4k@60<br />MIPI DSI 2 lanes via FPC connector<br />HDMI and MIPI DSI can work at the same time, support mirror mode or extend mode.
 
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! Audio
 
! Audio
| colspan="2" | 3.5mm Buchse mit Mikrofon<br />HD-Codec mit Unterstützung für bis zu 24-bit/96KHz audio.
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| colspan="2" | 3.5mm jack with mic<br />HD codec that supports up to 24-bit/96KHz audio.
 
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! Kamera
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! Camera
| colspan="2" | MIPI CSI 2 Leitungen via FPC Verbinder, unterstützt bis zu 800 MP Kameras.
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| colspan="2" | MIPI CSI 2 lanes via FPC connector, support up to 800 MP camera.
 
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! Kabellos
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! Wireless
 
| None
 
| None
| 802.11 ac wifi<br />Bluetooth 5.0<br />mit integrierter Antenne
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| 802.11 ac wifi<br />Bluetooth 5.0<br />with on board antenna
 
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! USB
 
! USB
| colspan="2" | USB 3.0 OTG X1, Hardware-Switch für Host/Geräteswitch, oberer Schalter<br />USB 3.0 HOST X1, dedizierter USB 3.0-Kanal, unterer Schalter<br />USB 2.0 HOST X2
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| colspan="2" | USB 3.0 OTG X1, hardware switch for host/device switch, upper one<br />USB 3.0 HOST X1, dedicated USB 3.0 channel, lower one<br />USB 2.0 HOST X2
 
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! Ethernet
 
! Ethernet
 
| GbE LAN
 
| GbE LAN
| GbE LAN mit PoE-Unterstützung<br />zusätzlicher HAT ist für die Stromversorgung mit PoE erforderlich.
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| GbE LAN with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support<br />additional HAT is required for powering from PoE
 
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! IO
 
! IO
| colspan="2" | 40-pin expansion header<br />1 x UART<br />2 x SPI bus<br />2 x I2C bus<br />1 x PCM/I2S<br />1 x SPDIF<br />1 x PWM<br />1 x ADC<br />6 x GPIO<br />2 x 5V DC power in<br />2 x 3.3V DC power in
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| colspan="2" | 40-pin expansion header<br />2 x UART<br />2 x SPI bus<br />3 x I2C bus<br />1 x PCM/I2S<br />1 x SPDIF<br />2 x PWM<br />1 x ADC<br />6 x GPIO<br />2 x 5V DC power in<br />2 x 3.3V DC power in
 
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! Others
 
! Others
| colspan="2" | RTC<br />RTC-Batteriestecker für Zeitsicherung (optional)
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| colspan="2" | RTC<br />RTC battery connector for time backup(optional)
 
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! Power
 
! Power
| colspan="2" | USB PD, unterstützt USB Typ C PD 2.0, 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A, 20V/2A.<br />Qualcomm® Quick ChargeTM: Unterstützt QC 3.0/2.0 adapter, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A
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| colspan="2" | USB PD, support USB Type C PD 2.0, 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A, 20V/2A.<br />Qualcomm® Quick ChargeTM: Supports QC 3.0/2.0 adapter, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A
 
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! Size
 
! Size
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== Das Board zum ersten Mal starten ==  
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== Starting the board for the first time ==
  
ROCK Pi 4 can be started with eMMC or uSD Card. Now, you are presented with two options when installing your new operating system onto your ROCK Pi 4.  
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ROCK Pi 4 can be started with eMMC or μSD Card. Now, you are presented with two options when installing your new operating system onto your ROCK Pi 4.  
Nun haben Sie zwei Möglichkeiten, Ihr neues Betriebssystem auf Ihrem ROCK Pi 4 zu installieren. 
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=== Vorbereiten ====
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=== Prepare ===
  
* Beim Start des Systems mit eMMC
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* When start system with eMMC
Stecken Sie das eMMC-Modul in die eMMC in die uSD-Karte. Stecken Sie die Konverterplatine in den uSD Card Reader, der mit dem Hostcomputer verbunden ist. Das folgende Bild zeigt.<br />(Hinzufügen von eMMC, eMMC zu uSD Module und uSD Card Reader Bild)
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Insert eMMC Module into eMMC to μSD card converter board. Insert the converter board into μSD Card Reader, which connects to host computer. The picture below shows.<br />(add eMMC, eMMC to μSD Module and μSD Card Reader picture)
  
* Beim Systemstart mit uSD-Karte
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* When start system with μSD Card
Stecken Sie die uSD-Karte in den uSD-Kartenleser, der mit dem Hostcomputer verbunden ist. Das folgende Bild zeigt.<br />(uSD Card und uSD Card Reader Bild hinzufügen)
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Insert the μSD Card into μSD Card Reader, which connects to host computer. The picture below shows.<br />(add μSD Card and μSD Card Reader picture)
  
=== Image brennen ===
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=== Write Image ===
  
* Laden Sie das Flash-Tool Etcher von [[rockpi4/downloads | Downloads]] herunter. Wählen Sie die richtige Version für Ihr Host-Betriebssystem. Hier arbeiten wir auf dem Host Ubuntu 16.04.
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* Download the flash tool, etcher, from [[rockpi4/downloads | Downloads]]. Choose the right version for your host operation system. Here we operate on host Ubuntu 16.04.
  
* Nachdem wir das Paket entpackt haben, führen wir das Tool aus, indem wir den folgenden Befehl ausführen
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* After unpacking the package, we run the tool by executing the command
  
  $ /bin/bash etcher-etcher-electron-1.4.5-x86_64.AppImage
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  $ ./etcher-etcher-electron-1.4.5-x86_64.AppImage
  
* Im Etcher-Fenster klicken wir auf die Schaltfläche Bild auswählen.
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If you get an error message: "No polkit authentication agent found" you can try and start it with sudo, but do know that this is running the tool as '''root'''.
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* In the etcher window, click '''Select image'''.
  
 
[[File:linux_etcher_select_image.png]]
 
[[File:linux_etcher_select_image.png]]
  
* Im Etcher-Fenster klicken wir auf die Schaltfläche Select Drive.
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* In the etcher window, click '''Select Drive'''.
  
 
[[File:linux_etcher_select_driver.png]]
 
[[File:linux_etcher_select_driver.png]]
  
* Im Etcher-Fenster klicken wir auf die Schaltfläche Flash.
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* In the etcher window, click '''Flash'''.
  
 
[[File:linux_etcher_select_flash_button.png]]
 
[[File:linux_etcher_select_flash_button.png]]
  
* Im Etcher-Fenster zeigt es uns Flash Complete!
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* In the etcher window, once it shows us Flash Complete! It is done and can be put into the RockPi.
  
 
[[File:linux_etcher_show_complete.png]]
 
[[File:linux_etcher_show_complete.png]]
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===  Boot ===
 
===  Boot ===
  
* Stecken Sie nun die Systemspeichermedien in die Buchse auf der Platine.
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* Now insert system storage media into the socket on board.
** Methode zum Starten des Systems mit eMMC Das folgende Bild zeigt.<br />(add picture)
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** Method of starting system with eMMC. The picture below shows.<br />('''Todo''': add picture)
** Methoden zum Starten des Systems mit uSD-KarteDas Bild unten zeigt.<br />(add picture)
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** Methods of starting system with μSD Card. The picture below shows.<br />('''Todo''': add picture)
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* Connect the ROCK Pi 4 to your display with the HDMI cable. Ensure that the source for the display is switched to the HDMI port you are using.
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* Connect the USB keyboard and mouse.
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* Connect the power supply to the ROCK Pi 4. The board will begin to immediately. (You might not see the boot sequence, on Ubuntu Server you will see the login prompt)
  
* Schließen Sie den ROCK Pi 4 mit dem HDMI-Kabel an Ihren Bildschirm an. Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Quelle für die Anzeige auf den von Ihnen verwendeten HDMI-Anschluss umgeschaltet ist.
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Wish you good luck!
* Schließen Sie die USB-Tastatur und -Maus an.
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* Schließen Sie das Netzteil an den ROCK Pi 4 an. Der Vorstand wird sofort damit beginnen.
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Ich wünsche Euch viel Erfolg!
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=== Troubleshooting ===
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* Refer [[Rockpi4/getting_started/troubleshooting | Troubleshooting page]]
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* Post your issue on the forum: https://forum.radxa.com/c/rockpi4/Troubleshooting

Revision as of 08:10, 9 July 2019


This guide is designed for ROCK Pi 4 enthusiast. The purpose is to learn about the ROCK Pi 4 board as well as how to prepare and set up for basic use. The ROCK Pi 4 has two models, one called ROCK Pi 4 Model A and the other called ROCK Pi 4 Model B. When you get a board, you need to know what Pi model it is and which hardware version it is. The information is printed in the top side of the board. We will introduce the board information as much as possible.

What you need

Necessary

  • ROCK Pi 4 main board
    • ROCK Pi 4 Model A or Model B
  • One of the Storage media below:
  • Power supply
    • The ROCK Pi 4 is powered by Type-C port and has a wide range of input voltage, from 9V to 21V. The Pi supports USB Type-C PD 2.0 with 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A and 20V/2A. Besides, the Pi supports QC 3.0/2.0 with 9V/2A and 12V/1.5A.
    • The Type-C cable you using needs to support data communication. We call it USB Type-C charging data cable.
  • USB Keyboard and Mouse
    • With four USB-A connectors, ROCK Pi 4 can be equipped with a full sized keyboard and mouse.
  • Monitor and HDMI Cable
    • ROCK Pi 4 is equipped with a full sized HDMI connector. HDMI capable monitor is recommended.
    • HDMI EDID display data is used to determine the best display resolution. On monitors and TVs that support 1080p (or 4K) this resolution will be selected. If 1080p is not supported the next available resolution reported by EDID will be used. This selected mode will work with MOST but not all monitors/TVs.
  • USB to TTL serial cable
    • ROCK Pi 4 exports a dedicated serial console, which can access the low level debug message.
  • USB Male A to Male A cable
    • If you want write image on ROCK Pi 4 from USB OTG port or use fastboot/adb commands you need an USB Male A to Male A cable to connect ROCK Pi 4 and PC.

Optional

  • μSD Card Reader
    • For flashing the image into μSD Card or eMMC Module.
  • USB type A to type A cable
    • This is needed for fastboot/adb commands.
  • USB to TTL serial cable
    • This is needed for serial console.
  • Ethernet cable
    • ROCK Pi 4 supports Internet access via WIFI or Ethernet.
    • An Ethernet cable is used to connect your ROCK Pi 4 to a local network and the Internet.
  • Camera Module
    • ROCK Pi 4 supports camera function.
  • LCD Module
    • ROCK Pi 4 supports LCD display function.
  • Audio cable
    • Audio can be played through speaker or headphones using a standard 3.5mm jack.

Close look of ROCK Pi 4B

  • ROCK Pi 4B front view

ROCKPI4B Front View.png

  • ROCK Pi 4B front with an angle view

ROCKPI4B Angle View.png

  • ROCK Pi 4B back view

ROCKPI4B Back View.png

Features

Model ROCK PI 4 Model A ROCK PI 4 Model B
Processor 64bits hexa core processor
Rockchip RK3399
Dual Cortex-72, frequency 1.8GHz with qual Cortex-A53, frequency 1.4GHz
Mali T860MP4 gpu, support OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1/3.2, Vulkan 1.0, Open CL 1.1 1.2, DX11.
Memory LPDDR4
64bit dual channel LPDDR4@3200Mb/s, 1GB/2GB/4GB optioal
Storage eMMC module (Optional industrial compatible high performance eMMC module, 8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB available)
μSD card (μSD slot supports up to 128 GB μSD card)
M.2 SSD (M.2 connector supports up to 2T M2 NVME SSD)
Display HDMI 2.0 up to 4k@60
MIPI DSI 2 lanes via FPC connector
HDMI and MIPI DSI can work at the same time, support mirror mode or extend mode.
Audio 3.5mm jack with mic
HD codec that supports up to 24-bit/96KHz audio.
Camera MIPI CSI 2 lanes via FPC connector, support up to 800 MP camera.
Wireless None 802.11 ac wifi
Bluetooth 5.0
with on board antenna
USB USB 3.0 OTG X1, hardware switch for host/device switch, upper one
USB 3.0 HOST X1, dedicated USB 3.0 channel, lower one
USB 2.0 HOST X2
Ethernet GbE LAN GbE LAN with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
additional HAT is required for powering from PoE
IO 40-pin expansion header
2 x UART
2 x SPI bus
3 x I2C bus
1 x PCM/I2S
1 x SPDIF
2 x PWM
1 x ADC
6 x GPIO
2 x 5V DC power in
2 x 3.3V DC power in
Others RTC
RTC battery connector for time backup(optional)
Power USB PD, support USB Type C PD 2.0, 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A, 20V/2A.
Qualcomm® Quick ChargeTM: Supports QC 3.0/2.0 adapter, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A
Size 85mm x 54mm


Starting the board for the first time

ROCK Pi 4 can be started with eMMC or μSD Card. Now, you are presented with two options when installing your new operating system onto your ROCK Pi 4.

Prepare

  • When start system with eMMC

Insert eMMC Module into eMMC to μSD card converter board. Insert the converter board into μSD Card Reader, which connects to host computer. The picture below shows.
(add eMMC, eMMC to μSD Module and μSD Card Reader picture)

  • When start system with μSD Card

Insert the μSD Card into μSD Card Reader, which connects to host computer. The picture below shows.
(add μSD Card and μSD Card Reader picture)

Write Image

  • Download the flash tool, etcher, from Downloads. Choose the right version for your host operation system. Here we operate on host Ubuntu 16.04.
  • After unpacking the package, we run the tool by executing the command
$ ./etcher-etcher-electron-1.4.5-x86_64.AppImage

If you get an error message: "No polkit authentication agent found" you can try and start it with sudo, but do know that this is running the tool as root.

  • In the etcher window, click Select image.

Linux etcher select image.png

  • In the etcher window, click Select Drive.

Linux etcher select driver.png

  • In the etcher window, click Flash.

Linux etcher select flash button.png

  • In the etcher window, once it shows us Flash Complete! It is done and can be put into the RockPi.

Linux etcher show complete.png

Boot

  • Now insert system storage media into the socket on board.
    • Method of starting system with eMMC. The picture below shows.
      (Todo: add picture)
    • Methods of starting system with μSD Card. The picture below shows.
      (Todo: add picture)
  • Connect the ROCK Pi 4 to your display with the HDMI cable. Ensure that the source for the display is switched to the HDMI port you are using.
  • Connect the USB keyboard and mouse.
  • Connect the power supply to the ROCK Pi 4. The board will begin to immediately. (You might not see the boot sequence, on Ubuntu Server you will see the login prompt)

Wish you good luck!

Troubleshooting