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Product Introduction: ArmSoM-CM5

CM5 Overview​

The ArmSoM-CM5 is a compute module powered by the Rockchip RK3576 second-generation 8nm high-performance AIOT platform. It integrates a quad-core Cortex-A72 @ 2.2GHz and a quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz, along with a dedicated NEON co-processor, a 6 TOPS NPU, and supports up to 16GB of large memory. It supports 4K video encoding and decoding, features a rich set of interfaces, and supports various operating systems.

ArmSoM-CM5

ArmSoM-CM5
Rockchip RK3576

Leveraging a robust ecosystem and a variety of expansion accessories, ArmSoM helps users easily transition from concept to prototype to mass production, making it an ideal creative platform for makers, dreamers, and hobbyists.

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There's a problem with Pin 21 on the ArmSoM-CM5 v1.2 not working properly, but it has been fixed in v1.3. The boards currently on sale and those to be released are all v1.3 or higher, so you can buy and use them with confidence. We will also launch the CM5 v2.0 (LPDDR4X version) later to accommodate different memory price points.

Key Specifications​

  • SOC: Rockchip RK3576
  • CPU: Integrates quad-core Cortex-A72 @ 2.2GHz, quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz, and a dedicated NEON co-processor.
  • GPU: ARM Mali G52 MC3 GPU.
  • NPU: Up to 6 TOPS (INT8) computing power, supporting INT4/INT8/INT16 mixed precision computation.
  • VPU/Video Codec:
    • Decoding: Supports H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, and AVS2 up to 8K@30fps or 4K@120fps, and high-quality JPEG decoding up to 4K@60fps.
    • Encoding: Supports H.264 and H.265，JPEG up to 4K@60fps.
  • RAM: 2/4/8/16GB 32bit LPDDR5 (V1.3) / LPDDR4X (V2.0), default is 8GB, with RK3576 supporting up to 16GB.
  • Flash: 32/64/128GB eMMC, default is 64GB eMMC.
  • WIFI/BT: Onboard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WIFI6 and BT5.3 syn43752
  • Operating Voltage: 4.5V–5.5V
  • Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ 80℃
  • Weight: 12g
  • Dimensions:
    • CM5: 55 x 40 mm x 4.9mm
    • CM5-IO: 100 x 80 x 29 mm (3.94 x 3.15 x 1.14 inches)

Getting started​

✈️

CM5 User Manual

How to start using your CM5 Module

CM5 Hardware​

Hardware Interface​

ArmSoM-CM5-front & back

ArmSoM-CM5-front & back

ArmSoM-CM5-rpi-cm4-io

ArmSoM-CM5-rpi-cm4-io
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  • Designed as a board-to-board connector.
  • Due to the RK3576 chip's PIN limitations, it supports only 1 HDMI and 1 DSI, whereas the Raspberry Pi CM4 supports up to 2 HDMI and 2 DSI.
  • AmrSoM-CM5 has an additional PCIe and USB3 compared to the Raspberry Pi CM4.

You can use the Raspberry Pi CM4 baseboard.

ArmSoM CM5 vs Raspberry Pi CM4​

Below is a comparison table between ArmSoM CM5 and Raspberry Pi CM4:

SpecificationArmSoM CM5Raspberry Pi CM4
ProcessorRK3576 SoCBroadcom BCM2711
CPU ArchitectureQuad-core ARM Cortex-A72 & Quad-core Cortex-A53Quad-core ARM Cortex-A72
GPUARM Mali G52 MC3 GPUVideoCore VI
MemoryUp to 16GB LPDDR5 (V1.3) / LPDDR4X (V2.0)1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB LPDDR4
StorageeMMC storage (optional capacities)No built-in storage, supports microSD cards
Display Output1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DP2x HDMI 2.0
Video ResolutionSupports 4K@120fpsSupports 4K@30fps
Network Interface1x Gigabit Ethernet port1x Gigabit Ethernet port
USB Ports1x USB3.0，1x USB2.01x USB 2.0
GPIO40-PIN GPIO40-PIN GPIO
Expandability2x PCIe/SATA/USB 3.01x PCIe 2.0
Camera Interface1x 4-lane MIPI CSI, 1x 2-lane MIPI CSI1x 4-lane MIPI CSI, 1x 2-lane MIPI CSI
Display Interface1x 4-lane MIPI DSI2x 4-lane MIPI DSI
Power Input5V5V
Dimensions55mm x 40mm55mm x 40mm
Operating System SupportDebian, Android, Ubuntu, etc.Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, others
Primary Use CasesAI development, embedded systems, industrial control, DIY projects, education, IoTDIY projects, education, IoT, etc.

CM5 Block Diagram​

ArmSoM-CM5-product

ArmSoM-CM5-product

Hardware Spec​

CategoryFunction
SOC
  • RockChip RK3576
    • CPU
  • RK3576 Quad-core Cortex-A72@2.2GHz and Quad-core Cortex-A53@1.8GHz, 8nm process
    • GPU
  • ARM Mali G52 MC3 GPU
  • Fully compatible with OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2, OpenCL up to 2.0, and Vulkan 1.1. Dedicated 2D hardware engine with MMU maximizes display performance and provides very smooth operation.
    • NPU
  • 6 TOPS@INT8
  • Supports INT4, INT8, INT16, FP16, BF16, and TF32 mixed precision
  • Supports deep learning frameworks: TensorFlow, Caffe, Tflite, Pytorch, Onnx, NNAndroid NN, etc.
    • VPU/Codec
  • Hardware decoding: Supports H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, and AVS2 up to 8K@30fps or 4K@120fps, and high-quality JPEG decoding up to 4K@60fps.
  • Hardware encoding: Supports H.264 and H.265，JPEG up to 4K@60fps.
    • ISP
  • ISP, 16MP
    • RAM
  • 2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB (up to 16GB) 32-bit LPDDR5 (V1.3) / LPDDR4X (V2.0), default LPDDR5 8GB
    • Flash
  • 32/64/128GB eMMC, default eMMC 64GB
  • Supports MicroSD card expansion
  • M.2 M-KEY Socket：PCIe2.1 NVMe SSD
    • Display
  • 1x HDMI OUT 2.1, supports 4K@120fps
  • 1x MIPI DSI resolution up to 2K@60fps
  • 1x DP 1.4 resolution up to 4K@120fps
    • Camera
  • 1x 4Lanes MIPI CSI, up to 2.5Gbps per lane
  • 1x 2Lanes MIPI CSI, up to 2.5Gbps per lane
    • Network
  • 1x GMAC, provides RGMII/RMII interface
  • Onboard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WIFI6 and BT5.3 syn43752
    • PCIe
  • 2x PCIe 2.0 1-lane
    • USB
  • 1x USB 3.0
  • 1x USB 2.0
    • Audio
  • SPDIF_Tx x1
  • AUDIO_R/L x1
  • i2s x1
    • Others
  • UART DEBUG x1
  • FAN x1
  • RTC x1

    • RK3576 Block Diagram​

    RK3576 Block Diagram
    rk3576 block diagram

    Hardware Pin Definitions​

    ArmSoM-cm5-pinlist

    ArmSoM-cm5-pinlist

    Electrical characteristics​

    Here’s a table showing the power consumption of ArmSoM-CM5 and ArmSoM-CM5-IO in different states:

    No.ProductSoCDC input voltageStandby (OS interface)Powered offMaximum (CPU stress test)
    3CM5RK35764.0 V350 mA0.1 mA1040 mA
    4CM5-IORK357612.0 V480 mA27 mA735 mA

    CM5-IO Product Introduction​

    The CM5-IO is the IO board for the ArmSoM CM5, with dimensions of 100x80x29 mm. It is a miniature AI computer designed specifically for makers, learners, and developers, enabling the rapid application of AI technology to various smart devices.

    CM5-IO Hardware Information​

    Hardware Specifications​

    The CM5-IO board is an expansion board specifically designed for the CM5 computing module, aimed at assisting in system and embedded board development.

    • 1x HDMI output, 1x Typec(DP) output
    • 4x USB 3.0 Type-A
    • Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 with PoE support
    • Firmware flashing and device mode via USB Type-C
    • GPIO: 40-PIN header
    • Power connector: DC Barrel jack for 12V power input, outer diameter 5.5mm, inner diameter 2.0mm, center positive, outer negative
    • Expansion: M.2 (M-key, supports PCIe), microSD
    • MIPI DSI: 1x 4-lane MIPI DSI, supports up to 4K@60fps (x4)
    • MIPI CSI0: 1x 4-lane MIPI CSI, each lane up to 2.5Gbps
    • MIPI CSI1: 1x 2-lane MIPI CSI, each lane up to 2.5Gbps
    • Others: HPOUT, FAN, VRTC
    • Voltage range: 5V-23V
    • Dimensions: 100 x 80 x 29 mm (3.94 x 3.15 x 1.14 inches)
    • Weight: 65.2g

    Hardware Interfaces​

    ArmSoM-cm5-io

    ArmSoM-cm5-io
    tip

    The cm5-io board uses a 12V DC power supply.

    Pin Definition​

    40-PIN header
    GPIO numberFunctionPinPinFunctionGPIO number
    +3.3V
    1
    2
    		+5.0V
    140CAN1_RX_M2 / I2C3_SDA_M0 / UART2_RX_M1 / GPIO4_B4_d
    3
    4
    		+5.0V
    141CAN1_TX_M2 / I2C3_SCL_M0 / UART2_TX_M1 / GPIO4_B5_d
    5
    6
    		GND-
    20PWM0_CH0_M0 / GPIO0_C4_d
    7
    8
    UART0_TX_M0
    / GPIO0_D4_u    		28
    -GND
    9
    10
    UART0_RX_M0
    / GPIO0_D5_u    		29
    --
    11
    12
    		--
    --
    13
    14
    		GND
    --
    15
    16
    		GPIO2_D1_d / UART4_RX_M0 / I2C6_SDA_M2 / PWM2_CH1_M289
    +3.3V
    17
    18
    		GPIO2_D0_d / UART4_TX_M0 / I2C6_SCL_M2 / PWM2_CH0_M288
    97I2C7_SDA_M1 / SPI3_MOSI_M0 / UART3_RX_M0 / GPIO3_A1_d
    19
    20
    		GND-
    98CAN1_TX_M3 / SPI3_MISO_M0 / SPDIF_RX1_M1 / UART3_CTSN_M0 / GPIO3_A2_d
    21
    22
    		SARADC_VIN4-
    96I2C7_SCL_M1 / SPI3_CLK_M0 / UART3_TX_M0 / GPIO3_A0_d
    23
    24
    		GPIO3_A3_d / CAN1_RX_M3 / SPI3_CSN0_M0 / UART3_RTSN_M0 / SPDIF_TX1_M199
    -GND
    25
    26
    		--
    111I2C4_SDA_M3 / UART2_RX_M2 / GPIO3_B7_d
    27
    28
    		GPIO2_D6_d / PWM2_CH6_M2 / SAI3_MCLK_M294
    112I2C4_SCL_M3 / UART2_TX_M2 / GPIO3_C0_d
    29
    30
    		GND-
    126SPI3_MOSI_M1 / PWM2_CH6_M3 / GPIO3_D6_d
    31
    32
    		--
    --
    33
    34
    		GND-
    --
    35
    36
    		--
    --
    37
    38
    		--
    -GND
    39
    40
    		--
    FAN
    0.8mm connector(CN32)
    PinAssignmentDescription
    1VCC_5V05V Power ouput
    2GNDGND
    3PWMPWM control
    HPOUT
    0.8mm connector(CN3)
    PinAssignmentDescription
    1AORright channel
    2AOLleft channel
    3GNDGND
    VRTC

    0.8mm connector(J27)

    PinAssignmentDescription
    1+Positive pole
    2-Negative pole
    PoE In(J5)
    PinAssignmentDescription
    1VC1TX1
    2VC2RX1
    3VC3TX2
    4VC4RX2

    Resources​

    📚

    ArmSom-bsp

    Building a Linux System

    📚

    Armbian

    Armbian Linux build framework

    📗

    CM5 kernel

    Improved Rockchip Linux

    📘

    CM5 uboot

    ArmSoM/u-boot

    📕

    RKNN-LLM

    AI models to Rockchip chips

    Official Image​

    ArmSoM provides the following official system images. Select the matching product folder and image version in the shared drive. How to Flash Image📤

    Download​

    The following systems have been tested and verified by ArmSoM official:

    Network disk address:

    Google Drive link
    logoDescriptionDownload
    Debian 12Debian 12 for CM5:
    Debian 12 (Bookworm) system images. Open the matching product folder in the shared drive; available versions and desktop variants are listed there.    		Google Drive root folder
    AndroidAndroid14 for CM5 :
    Make your device more personal, protected and accessible with the newest OS upgrade. Improved photo quality, new themes and AI generated wallpapers. Privacy updates for your health, safety and data. And expanded accessibility features.    		Google Drive root folder
    UbuntuUbuntu 22.04 LTS for CM5:
    Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) system images. Select the matching image in the product folder in the shared drive.    		Google Drive root folder

    Third Party System​

    logoDescriptionDownload
    armbian-logoArmbian for CM5 :
    Armbian is a computing build framework that allows users to create ready-to-use images with working kernels in variable user space configurations for various single board computers. It provides various pre-build images for some supported boards. These are usually Debian or Ubuntu flavored.    		CM5-IO:armbian image
    CM5-RPI-CM4-IO:armbian image
    Joshua Riekubuntu-rockchip for CM5 :
    This project aims to provide a default Ubuntu experience for Rockchip RK3588 devices. Get started today with an Ubuntu Server or Desktop image for a familiar environment.    		ubuntu-rockchip image

    Hardware Resources​

    CM5 Hardware Resources

    ArmSoM-CM5 pin table - pin table

    📦

    CM5

    SCH,2D

    📗

    CM5-IO

    SCH,PCB,2D,SMD

    📃

    Datasheet

    ic,connector datasheet

    CM5-IO Resources​

    📚

    ArmSom-bsp

    Building a Linux System

    📚

    Armbian

    Armbian Linux build framework

    📚

    Android14 SDK

    Improved Rockchip Android

    📗

    CM5 kernel

    Improved Rockchip Linux

    📘

    CM5 uboot

    ArmSoM/u-boot

    📕

    RKNN-LLM

    AI models to Rockchip chips

    Official Images​

    ArmSoM provides the following official system images. Select the matching product folder and image version in the shared drive. How to Flash Image📤

    Download​

    The following systems have been tested and verified by ArmSoM official:

    Network disk address:

    Google Drive link
    LogoDescriptionDownload
    Debian 12Debian 12 for CM5-IO:
    Debian 12 (Bookworm) system images. Open the matching product folder in the shared drive; available versions and desktop variants are listed there.    		Google Drive root folder
    UbuntuUbuntu 22.04 LTS for CM5-IO:
    Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) system images. Select the matching image in the product folder in the shared drive.    		Google Drive root folder
    AndroidAndroid 14 for CM5:
    The latest OS upgrade makes your device more personalized, secure, and accessible. It offers improved photo quality, new themes, and AI-generated wallpapers. Privacy updates protect your health, safety, and data while expanding accessibility features.    		Google Drive root folder

    Third-Party Images​

    LogoDescriptionDownload
    armbian-logoArmbian for CM5:
    Armbian is a build framework that allows users to create ready-to-use images with a working kernel based on various user-space configurations for single-board computers. It provides a variety of pre-built images for some supported SBCs, typically based on Debian or Ubuntu.    		Armbian Image
    Joshua RiekUbuntu-Rockchip for CM5:
    This project aims to provide the default Ubuntu experience for Rockchip RK3588 devices. Get started right away by choosing the appropriate Ubuntu server or desktop image, and enjoy a familiar environment.    		Ubuntu-Rockchip Image

    Hardware Resources​

    Get schematics, PCB, DXF, and other hardware documentation for the cm5-io development kit to quickly start your development.

    CM5 Hardware Resources

    ArmSoM-CM5 pin table - pin table

    📦

    CM5

    SCH,2D

    📗

    CM5-IO

    SCH,PCB,2D,SMD

    📃

    Datasheet

    ic,connector datasheet

    CM5 User Manual​

    Getting Started​

    Preparing for CM5-IO Usage

    tip

    In the following text, "CM5 Kit" refers to CM5 + CM5-IO.

    Tools Preparation​

    • Power supply
    • System Installation (Choose one)
      • eMMC Boot
        • USB Type-C cable: Use a Type-C cable to write the image to the CM5 Kit through the Type-C port. You will need a Type-C cable to connect the CM5 Kit to your PC.
      • MicroSD/TF Card Boot
        • MicroSD/TF card: Class 10 or above, at least 8GB SDHC, and a card reader.
        • Below are high-speed TF cards tested and verified by the ArmSoM team:
          • SanDisk 32GB TF (MicroSD) (Recommended for developers)
          • SanDisk 32GB TF (MicroSD) Dashcam & Surveillance-specific storage card (Recommended for long-term operation)
          • SanDisk TF 8G Class10 microSD
          • SanDisk TF 128G Class10 microSD XC TF 128G 48MB/S

    You can set up the CM5 Kit as an interactive desktop computer or as a headless computer that can only be accessed over the network. To set up the CM5 Kit as a headless computer, configure the hostname, user account, network connection, and SSH during the initial OS installation. If you plan to use the CM5 Kit directly, you will need the following additional accessories:

    Optional Accessories

    • Keyboard & Mouse
    • HDMI monitor and HDMI cable
    • Ethernet cable
    • Camera module
    • LCD display
    • Audio cable, 0.8mm vertical socket.
    • RTC battery, 0.8mm vertical socket.
    • Fan, 0.8mm vertical socket.

    Power Supply​

    • Supports DC 12V adapter, 2.5mm

    Choosing a Flashing Method​

    🎇

    Flashing the System Image

    Interface Usage​

    If you are using the CM5 Kit for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the hardware interfaces of each product, which will help you better understand the following content.

    Debugging Serial Port​

    Connect the USB to TTL serial cable as shown below:

    cm5io-debug

    cm5io-debug
    CM5-IOConnectSerial Module
    GND (pin 6)--->GND
    TX (pin 8)--->RX
    RX (pin 10)--->TX

    Ethernet Port​

    1. First, insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the CM5 Kit's Ethernet port, and connect the other end to the router, ensuring that the network is functioning properly.
    2. After the system starts, an IP address will be automatically assigned to the Ethernet card via DHCP, with no additional configuration needed.
    3. To view the IP address in the Linux system on the CM5 Kit, use the following command:
    root@armsom-cm5:/# ip a
    1: lo: <LOOPBACK,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 65536 qdisc noqueue state UNKNOWN group default qlen 1000
        link/loopback 00:00:00:00:00:00 brd 00:00:00:00:00:00
        inet 127.0.0.1/8 scope host lo
           valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
        inet6 ::1/128 scope host noprefixroute
           valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
    2: end0: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc mq state UP group default qlen 1000
        link/ether c6:9c:b0:7e:2b:1f brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff permaddr aa:a6:84:1b:0d:21
        inet 192.168.10.78/24 brd 192.168.10.255 scope global dynamic noprefixroute enP4p65s0
           valid_lft 86221sec preferred_lft 86221sec
        inet6 fe80::5bb0:d96f:926d:b334/64 scope link noprefixroute
           valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
    3: wlan0: <NO-CARRIER,BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP> mtu 1500 qdisc mq state DOWN group default qlen 1000
        link/ether cc:64:1a:33:b5:40 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
    4: wlan1: <NO-CARRIER,BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP> mtu 1500 qdisc mq state DOWN group default qlen 1000
        link/ether ce:64:1a:33:b5:40 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff

    After the CM5 Kit starts up, there are three ways to check the IP address:

    • Connect an HDMI monitor, log into the system, and use the terminal to enter the ip a command to check the IP address.
    • Connect a [debug serial port](#Debugging Serial Port) and use the terminal to enter the ip a command to check the IP address.
    • If you do not have a debug serial port or an HDMI monitor, you can also check the IP address of the CM5 Kit's Ethernet port through the router's management interface. However, sometimes the IP address may not be visible on the router. If the IP address is not visible, troubleshoot as follows:
      • First, check if the Linux system has started normally. If the green light on the CM5 Kit is steady, it has generally started correctly.
      • Check if the Ethernet cable is securely connected, or try a different cable.
      • Try using a different router, as issues have been encountered where routers cannot properly assign IP addresses or the assigned IP address does not show up on the router.
      • If no other router is available, you will need to connect an HDMI monitor or use a debug serial port to check the IP address.
    tip

    Note that DHCP automatic IP assignment on the CM5 Kit does not require any configuration.

    1. Use the ping tool to check network connectivity.

    The command to test network connectivity is shown below. You can interrupt the ping command by pressing Ctrl+C.

    root@armsom-cm5:~$ ping www.baidu.com
    PING www.a.shifen.com (183.2.172.185): 56 data bytes
    64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=0 ttl=53 time=8.370 ms
    64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=1 ttl=53 time=8.917 ms
    64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=2 ttl=53 time=8.511 ms
    64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=3 ttl=53 time=8.673 ms
    ^C
    --- www.a.shifen.com ping statistics ---
    4 packets transmitted, 4 packets received, 0% packet loss
    round-trip min/avg/max/stddev = 8.370/8.618/8.917/0.203 ms

    WiFi​

    The CM5 Kit includes an onboard WiFi module, so no external network devices are required. It uses the standard 4th generation antenna.

    Connect to WiFi using the server image via command line

    1. First, log in to the Linux system. You can do this in one of three ways:

      • If the CM5 Kit is connected to a network cable, you can remotely log in via SSH.
      • If the CM5 Kit is connected to a debug serial port, you can use a serial terminal to log in.
      • If the CM5 Kit is connected to an HDMI display, you can log in using the terminal displayed on the HDMI screen.

    2. Use the nmcli dev wifi command to scan for nearby WiFi hotspots.

      # 1. Enable WiFi
      root@armsom-cm5:/# nmcli r wifi on
      # 2. Scan for WiFi
      root@armsom-cm5:/# nmcli dev wifi
      # 3. Connect to a WiFi network
      root@armsom-cm5:/# nmcli dev wifi connect "wifi_name" password "wifi_password"

      WiFi nmcli scan

    3. Use the nmcli command to connect to the scanned WiFi network:

      • Replace wifi_name with the name of the WiFi hotspot you want to connect to.
      • Replace wifi_password with the password for that WiFi hotspot.
      root@armsom-cm5:~$ nmcli dev wifi connect "wifi_name" password "wifi_password"
      Device 'wlan0' successfully activated with "wlan0b6d10bba-e1d5-4b6d-a17f-7d5ab44bbb6f".

    4. Use the ip addr show wlan0 command to view the IP address of the WiFi connection.

      root@armsom-cm5:~$ ip addr show wlan0
      4: wlan0: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc pfifo_fast state UP group default qlen 1000
          link/ether b8:2d:28:5a:52:6a brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
          inet 192.168.10.9/24 brd 192.168.10.255 scope global dynamic noprefixroute wlan0
             valid_lft 86321sec preferred_lft 86321sec
          inet6 fe80::850d:3119:e0:afa3/64 scope link noprefixroute
             valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever

    5. Use the ping command to test network connectivity over WiFi. You can interrupt the ping command using Ctrl+C.

      root@armsom-cm5:~$ ping www.baidu.com
      PING www.a.shifen.com (183.2.172.185): 56 data bytes
      64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=0 ttl=53 time=8.370 ms
      64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=1 ttl=53 time=8.917 ms
      64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=2 ttl=53 time=8.511 ms
      64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=3 ttl=53 time=8.673 ms
      ^C
      --- www.a.shifen.com ping statistics ---
      4 packets transmitted, 4 packets received, 0% packet loss
      round-trip min/avg/max/stddev = 8.370/8.618/8.917/0.203 ms

    Connect to WiFi using the server image via graphical interface

    1. Log in to the Linux system. You can do this in one of three ways:

      • If the CM5 Kit is connected to a network cable, you can remotely log in via SSH.
      • If the CM5 Kit is connected to a debug serial port, you can use a serial terminal to log in (use MobaXterm, as Minicom cannot display the graphical interface).
      • If the CM5 Kit is connected to an HDMI display, you can log in using the terminal displayed on the HDMI screen.

    2. In the command line, enter the nmtui command to open the WiFi connection interface.

      WiFi nmtui

      root@armsom-cm5:~$ nmtui

    3. Select "Activate a connection" and press Enter.

      WiFi nmtui connect

    4. Select the WiFi hotspot you want to connect to and enter the password. Once connected, an asterisk (*) will appear next to the connected WiFi network.

      WiFi nmtui success

    5. Use the ip addr show wlan0 command to view the WiFi connection's IP address.

      root@armsom-cm5:~$ ip addr show wlan0
      4: wlan0: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc pfifo_fast state UP group default qlen 1000
          link/ether b8:2d:28:5a:52:6a brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
          inet 192.168.10.9/24 brd 192.168.10.255 scope global dynamic noprefixroute wlan0
             valid_lft 86316sec preferred_lft 86316sec
          inet6 fe80::a422:3494:3147:92d/64 scope link noprefixroute
             valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever

    6. Use the ping command to test WiFi network connectivity. You can interrupt the ping command using Ctrl+C.

      root@armsom-cm5:~$ ping www.baidu.com
      PING www.a.shifen.com (183.2.172.185): 56 data bytes
      64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=0 ttl=53 time=8.370 ms
      64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=1 ttl=53 time=8.917 ms
      64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=2 ttl=53 time=8.511 ms
      64 bytes from 183.2.172.185: icmp_seq=3 ttl=53 time=8.673 ms
      ^C
      --- www.a.shifen.com ping statistics ---
      4 packets transmitted, 4 packets received, 0% packet loss
      round-trip min/avg/max/stddev = 8.370/8.618/8.917/0.203 ms

    Test method for desktop image

    1. Click the network configuration icon on the desktop (make sure the network cable is disconnected when testing WiFi).

    2. After successfully connecting to WiFi, you can open a browser to check if you can access the internet.

      WiFi desktop set

    Network Settings Network Settings

    🎾

    Login Methods

    Serial port access, SSH access

    🌐

    Set Static IP Address

    📘

    WIFI Hotspot

    Bluetooth​

    # 1. Activate Bluetooth
    root@armsom-cm5:/# service bluetooth start
    # 2. Enter bluetoothctl
    root@armsom-cm5:/# bluetoothctl
    # 3. Enter the following commands to connect
    root@armsom-cm5:/# power on
    root@armsom-cm5:/# agent on
    root@armsom-cm5:/# default-agent
    root@armsom-cm5:/# scan on
    root@armsom-cm5:/# pair yourDeviceMAC

    HDMI​

    The CM5 Kit supports HDMI up to 4Kp120.

    1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the CM5 Kit to an HDMI display.
    2. After booting the Linux system, if the HDMI display has an image output, it indicates that the HDMI interface is working normally.
    tip

    Note: Many laptops have an HDMI port, but it usually only supports output, not HDMI input. This means it cannot display the HDMI output from other devices on the laptop screen. If you plan to connect the development board's HDMI to a laptop's HDMI port, please first confirm that your laptop supports HDMI input. If HDMI does not display anything, please check if the system you are using has a desktop version, as the server version will only display a terminal.

    HDMI to VGA Display Test​

    1. You will need the following accessories:

      • HDMI to VGA adapter
      • A VGA cable and a monitor that supports VGA input

    2. The HDMI to VGA display test is shown below:

    sige-hdmi-vga

    sige-hdmi-vga
    tip

    When using HDMI to VGA display, there is no need to configure anything on the CM5 Kit or Linux system. As long as the HDMI interface on the development board displays correctly, it should work. If you encounter issues, please check the HDMI to VGA adapter, VGA cable, and monitor.

    USB​

    USB Mouse or Keyboard Connection Test​
    1. Insert a USB keyboard into the CM5 Kit's USB port.
    2. Connect the CM5 Kit to an HDMI display.
    3. If the mouse or keyboard can operate the system normally, it indicates that the USB port is working correctly (the mouse can only be used in a desktop version of the system).
    USB Storage Device Connection Test​
    1. Insert a USB flash drive or USB external hard drive into the CM5 Kit's USB port.
    2. Run the following command. If you see an output for sdX, it indicates that the USB drive is recognized successfully:
    root@armsom-cm5:/# cat /proc/partitions | grep "sd*"
    major minor  #blocks  name
       8        0  122880000 sda
    1. Use the mount command to mount the USB drive to /mnt/, and then you can view the files on the USB drive:
    root@armsom-cm5:/# sudo mount /dev/sda1 /test/
    1. After mounting, use the df -h command to check the USB drive’s capacity and mount point:
    root@armsom-cm5:/test# df -h | grep "sd"
    /dev/sda        4.7G  4.7G     0  100% /test
    USB Camera​

    1. Prepare a USB camera that supports the UVC protocol, then insert the USB camera into the CM5 Kit's USB port.

    2. Use the v4l2-ctl command to see the device node information for the USB camera, which will be /dev/video0:

    root@armsom-cm5:/# v4l2-ctl --list-devices
    Logitech HD Webcam C93 (usb-xhci-hcd.5.auto-1):
            /dev/video40
            /dev/video41
            /dev/media4
    1. On a desktop system, you can use Cheese/V4L2 Test Bench to directly open the USB camera:

    sige-usb-cam

    sige-usb-cam

    You can also use terminal commands to open the camera preview:

    root@armsom-cm5:/# gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device=/dev/video0 io-mode=4 ! videoconvert ! video/x-raw,format=NV12,width=1920,height=1080 ! xvimagesink;

    Command to take a photo:

    root@armsom-cm5:/# gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device=/dev/video0 io-mode=4 ! videoconvert ! video/x-raw,format=NV12,width=1920,height=1080 ! jpegenc ! multifilesink location=/home/armsom/test.jpg;

    Command to record a video:

    gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src num-buffers=512 device=/dev/video0 io-mode=4 ! videoconvert ! video/x-raw, format=NV12, width=1920, height=1080, framerate=30/1 ! tee name=t ! queue ! mpph264enc ! queue ! h264parse ! mpegtsmux ! filesink location=/home/armsom/test.mp4

    armsom-sige7-gst

    armsom-sige7-gst

    M.2 Key M​

    The CM5 Kit features an M.2 Key M connector:

    • On the back of the product, there is an M.2 Key M connector. The board includes a standard M.2 2280 mounting hole for deploying an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD.
      Note: This M.2 interface does not support M.2 SATA SSDs.
    root@armsom-cm5:/# mkdir temp
    root@armsom-cm5:/# mount /dev/nvme0n1 temp

    Audio​

    Check the sound cards in the system.

    root@armsom-cm5:/# aplay -l
    **** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
    card 0: rockchipes8388c [rockchip,es8388-codec], device 0: 2a610000.sai-ES8323 HiFi ES8323 HiFi-0 [2a610000.sai-ES8323 HiFi ES8323 HiFi-0]
      Subdevices: 1/1
      Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
    card 1: rockchipdp0 [rockchip-dp0], device 0: rockchip-dp0 spdif-hifi-0 [rockchip-dp0 spdif-hifi-0]
      Subdevices: 1/1
      Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
    card 2: rockchiphdmi [rockchip-hdmi], device 0: rockchip-hdmi i2s-hifi-0 [rockchip-hdmi i2s-hifi-0]
      Subdevices: 1/1
      Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

    Before playing audio, you need to turn on the relevant audio controls first.

    root@armsom-cm5:/# amixer -c 0 cset numid=72 on
    root@armsom-cm5:/# amixer -c 0 cset numid=73 on

    Play audio

    root@armsom-cm5:/# aplay -D hw:0,0 /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Right.wav

    FAN​

    The CM5 Kit comes with a 5V fan using a 0.8mm connector.

    The fan has five default states:

    TemperatureStatePWM Speed
    Below 50°C00
    50°C-55°C150
    55°C-60°C2100
    60°C-65°C3150
    65°C-70°C4200
    Above 70°C5250
    // Check the current speed 
    root@armsom-cm5:/# cat /sys/class/hwmon/hwmon9/pwm1

    40 PIN​

    The CM5 Kit provides a 40-PIN GPIO header, compatible with most sensors on the market.

    RGB LED​

    The CM5 Kit has a green LED.

    • User Green LED: By default, it remains on to indicate that the system is operating normally.

    RTC​

    • The CM5 Kit is equipped with an RTC IC LK8563S.
    • First, insert the RTC battery into the 2-pin header to power the RTC IC.
    • Note: The RTC battery should remain in the RTC connector, and confirm that the rtc LK8563S device has been created.
    root@armsom-cm5:/# dmesg | grep rtc
    [    3.476710] rtc-hym8563 2-0051: rtc information is valid
    [    3.488534] rtc-hym8563 2-0051: registered as rtc0
    [    3.490109] rtc-hym8563 2-0051: setting system clock to 2024-06-16T09:45:52 UTC (1718531152)
    • Locate rtc0, then use the following commands to set the system time and synchronize it with rtc0.
    root@armsom-cm5:/# hwclock -r
    2023-11-03 10:32:40.461910+00:00
    root@armsom-cm5:/# date
    Fri Nov 03 2023 10:33:12 UTC
    root@armsom-cm5:/# hwclock -w
    root@armsom-cm5:/# hwclock -r
    root@armsom-cm5:/# poweroff
    • Remove the RTC battery, wait for 10 minutes or longer, reinsert the RTC battery, and power on Sige7. Check if the RTC is synchronized with the system clock.
    root@armsom-cm5:/# hwclock -r
    2023-11-03 10:35:40.461910+00:00
    root@armsom-cm5:/# date
    Fri Nov 03 2023 10:36:01 UTC

    MIPI-CSI​

    Enable Camera Configuration​

    Before using a camera, enable the camera device-tree overlay by locating the following two lines:

    root@armsom:~# nano /boot/uEnv/uEnvarmsom-cm5-io.txt
    #dtoverlay=/dtb/overlay/rk3576-armsom-cm5-io-camera-imx219-cs0-overlay.dtbo
    #dtoverlay=/dtb/overlay/rk3576-armsom-cm5-io-camera-ov13850-cs1-overlay.dtbo

    Uncomment the line for the camera you want to use, save the file, exit, and reboot.

    Basic Commands​
    • First, check the device node name assigned to each camera in different situations:
    1. When both cameras are enabled at the same time, the IMX219 camera is usually video22 and the OV13850 camera is usually video31.
    2. When only one camera is enabled, its node is usually video11.
    • View the media topology. When both cameras are enabled, the IMX219 camera is usually media0 and the OV13850 camera is usually media1.
    root@armsom:/# media-ctl -d /dev/media1 -p

    View the video formats supported by the video node.

    root@armsom:~# v4l2-ctl -d /dev/video31 --get-fmt-video
    Format Video Capture Multiplanar:
            Width/Height      : 2112/1568
            Pixel Format      : 'NV12' (Y/UV 4:2:0)
            Field             : None
            Number of planes  : 1
            Flags             :
            Colorspace        : sRGB
            Transfer Function : Rec. 709
            YCbCr/HSV Encoding: Rec. 709
            Quantization      : Full Range
            Plane 0           :
               Bytes per Line : 2112
               Size Image     : 4967424
    Install gst-launch-1.0​
    • Check if the system has gst-launch-1.0 installed; if not, you'll need to install it first.
    root@armsom:/# apt-get update
    root@armsom:/# apt-get install gstreamer1.0*
    Using the ArmSoM camera-module1​

    This camera uses the camera-module1 module. After connecting and powering on the camera module, check the boot log.

    root@armsom:/# dmesg | grep ov13850
    [    2.302905] ov13850 5-0010: driver version: 00.01.05
    [    2.302944] ov13850 5-0010: Failed to get power-gpios, maybe no use
    [    2.303067] ov13850 5-0010: supply avdd not found, using dummy regulator
    [    2.303153] ov13850 5-0010: supply dovdd not found, using dummy regulator
    [    2.303186] ov13850 5-0010: supply dvdd not found, using dummy regulator
    [    2.303213] ov13850 5-0010: could not get default pinstate
    [    2.303220] ov13850 5-0010: could not get sleep pinstate
    [    2.308532] ov13850 5-0010: Detected OV00d850 sensor, REVISION 0xb2
    [    2.332058] ov13850 5-0010: Consider updating driver ov13850 to match on endpoints
    [    2.332084] rockchip-csi2-dphy csi2-dphy0: dphy0 matches m00_b_ov13850 5-0010:bus type 5

    Replace /dev/video31 in the commands below with the video node actually registered on your system.

    • Capture an image using v4l2-ctl.
    // video31 or video11
    root@armsom:/# systemctl restart rkaiq_3A.service
    root@armsom:/# v4l2-ctl -d /dev/video31 --set-selection=target=crop,top=0,left=0,width=2112,height=1568 --set-fmt-video=width=2112,height=1568,pixelformat=NV12 --stream-mmap=3 --stream-to=/nv12.bin --stream-count=1 --stream-poll
    • Preview (requires a monitor for real-time preview)
    // video31 or video11
    root@armsom:/# gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device=/dev/video31 ! video/x-raw,format=NV12,width=2112,height=1568, framerate=30/1 ! xvimagesink

    armsom-w3-imx415-camera

    armsom-w3-imx415-camera
    Using Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2​

    This camera uses the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 module. After connecting and powering on the camera module, check the boot log.

    root@armsom:/# dmesg | grep imx219
    [    4.049680] imx219 4-0010: driver version: 00.01.02
    [    4.074430] imx219 4-0010: Model ID 0x0219, Lot ID 0x258b89, Chip ID 0x056c
    [    4.074460] imx219 4-0010: Consider updating driver imx219 to match on endpoints
    [    4.074477] rockchip-csi2-dphy csi2-dphy4: dphy4 matches m01_b_imx219 4-0010:bus type 5

    After confirming the driver is loaded, run the following command to take a photo or record a video

    • take a photo
    video22 or video11
    root@armsom:~# GST_V4L2SRC_MAX_RESOLUTION=3280x2464 gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device=/dev/video11 io-mode=4 ! videoconvert ! video/x-raw,format=NV12,width=3280,height=2464 ! jpegenc ! multifilesink location=photo.jpg
    • record a video
    video22 or video11
    root@armsom:~# GST_V4L2SRC_MAX_RESOLUTION=3280x2464 gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src num-buffers=512 device=/dev/video11 io-mode=4 ! videoconvert ! video/x-raw, format=NV12, width=1920, height=1080, framerate=30/1 ! tee name=t ! queue ! mpph264enc ! queue ! h264parse ! mpegtsmux ! filesink location=/tmp/video.mp4
    • Preview (requires a monitor for real-time preview)
    video22 or video11
    root@armsom:~# GST_V4L2SRC_MAX_RESOLUTION=3280x2464 gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device=/dev/video11 ! video/x-raw,format=NV12,width=3280,height=2464, framerate=30/1 ! xvimagesink
    tip

    Due to differences in mirror versions, some versions require manually installing gstreamer1.0. In these cases, if you get an error when using the command above to capture images, you can remove the GST_V4L2SRC_MAX_RESOLUTION=3280x2464 prefix and capture the images directly.

    MIPI DSI​

    The CM5 Kit supports resolutions up to 2K@60Hz.

    1. Connect the ribbon cable as shown in the image below:

    cm5-io-display-10-hd

    cm5-io-display-10-hd
    1. Configuring a 10.1-inch MIPI LCD screen:

    • The Linux image does not enable the MIPI LCD screen configuration by default. To use the MIPI LCD screen, you need to enable it manually.

    • Use nano to open the /boot/armbianEnv.txt file:

    sudo nano /boot/armbianEnv.txt
    • Find or add the "overlays=" keyword in the file.
    // Choose one based on the product you have
    overlays=armsom-cm5-io-display-10hd // cm5-kit
    overlays=armsom-cm5-rpi-cm4-io-display // cm5-rpi-cm4-io

    Shortcut keys: Ctrl + S to save Ctrl + X to exit

    // Remount the file system
    root@armsom-cm5-io:/home/armsom# sudo mount -o remount 
    // or
    root@armsom-cm5-io:/home/armsom# sync

    If you also need to use touch functionality, you will need to load the corresponding driver:

    root@armsom-cm5-io:/home/armsom# insmod /usr/lib/modules/6.1.75-vendor-rk35xx/kernel/drivers/input/touchscreen/gt9xx/goodix_gt9xx.ko

    Reboot the device to apply the Overlays settings and enable Display 10 HD support.

    Supply Declaration​

    ArmSoM-CM5 will remain in production until at least August 2034.

    Accessories​

    The official accessories designed for the ArmSoM-CM5-IO are intended to help you achieve optimal performance from your computer.

    Card Image

    Display-10-HD

    A 10.1-inch touchscreen display, ideal for interactive projects like entertainment systems and information dashboards.

    Card Image

    Camera Module 1

    The camera module 1, compatible with the OV13850 sensor, is a low-power camera module.

    Purchase Samples​

    ArmSoM Official Website: https://www.armsom.org/product-page/cm5

    ArmSoM Official AliExpress Store: https://aliexpress.com/item/3256807679122184.html

    ArmSoM Official Taobao Store: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=842137173767

    For OEM & ODM, please contact: sales@armsom.org

    CM5-IO · Purchase Samples​

    ArmSoM Official Website: https://www.armsom.org/product-page/cm5

    ArmSoM Official AliExpress Store: https://aliexpress.com/item/3256807679122184.html

    ArmSoM Official Taobao Store: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=842137173767

    For OEM & ODM, please contact: sales@armsom.org

    What do others say about the CM5?​

    CM5-IO · What do others say about the CM5?​

    Use case​

    Notes​

    [Electrostatic Protection]
    1. Before handling the device, please ensure you wear an anti-static wrist strap or take electrostatic discharge measures to prevent damage to the development board.
    2. Assembly should be performed in an electrostatic-safe environment, avoiding operations in dry and low-humidity conditions.
    3. When not in use, store the device in an anti-static bag and keep it in a suitably temperature-controlled, low-humidity environment to prevent static electricity buildup.
    4. When handling the device, avoid friction or collisions to prevent the generation of static electricity that could cause damage.
    5. When holding the device, try to avoid direct contact with the chips on the mainboard to prevent static damage.
    6. Do not plug or unplug wires or other devices while the device is operating to avoid damage from electrical surges.
    7. When connecting or disconnecting the GPIO/MIPI expansion interfaces, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cable to prevent damage from electrical current.
    [Heat Management]

    Without effective cooling measures, the surface temperature of the main chip may exceed 60 degrees. When handling the device, please avoid direct contact with the SoC and surrounding power inductors to prevent burns. Ensure that the environment is well-ventilated during operation to prevent localized heat buildup, which could lead to overheating. Additionally, do not place the device in direct sunlight. It is recommended to choose between the official cooling fan, heat sink, or third-party cooling kits based on specific usage conditions to ensure optimal cooling performance.

    CM5-IO · Notes​

    [Electrostatic Protection]
    1. Before handling the device, please ensure you wear an anti-static wrist strap or take electrostatic discharge measures to prevent damage to the development board.
    2. Assembly should be performed in an electrostatic-safe environment, avoiding operations in dry and low-humidity conditions.
    3. When not in use, store the device in an anti-static bag and keep it in a suitably temperature-controlled, low-humidity environment to prevent static electricity buildup.
    4. When handling the device, avoid friction or collisions to prevent the generation of static electricity that could cause damage.
    5. When holding the device, try to avoid direct contact with the chips on the mainboard to prevent static damage.
    6. Do not plug or unplug wires or other devices while the device is operating to avoid damage from electrical surges.
    7. When connecting or disconnecting the GPIO/MIPI expansion interfaces, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cable to prevent damage from electrical current.
    [Heat Management]

    Without effective cooling measures, the surface temperature of the main chip may exceed 60 degrees. When handling the device, please avoid direct contact with the SoC and surrounding power inductors to prevent burns. Ensure that the environment is well-ventilated during operation to prevent localized heat buildup, which could lead to overheating. Additionally, do not place the device in direct sunlight. It is recommended to choose between the official cooling fan, heat sink, or third-party cooling kits based on specific usage conditions to ensure optimal cooling performance.

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