X1509 8-port SATA IO board
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       hardware introduction  
 
 
12-pin GPIO header
 

  • Pin1: GPIO2 (I2C SDA)

  

  • Pin2: 3.3V power output
 

  • Pin3: GPIO3 (I2C SCL)

  

  • Pin4: Ground

 
  • Pin5: GPIO12Ground
  
  • Pin6: 5.0V power output
 
  • Pin7: GPIO13
  
  • Pin8: Ground
 
  • Pin9: Fan PWM
  
  • Pin10: 12V power output
 
  • Pin11: Momentary power swtich
  
  • Pin12: Ground
   
   
   
   
Recommended power supply (Warning: Only one power source should be connected at a time.)
 
Recommended power supply via DC jack

  • 8 x SATA 2.5" HDD/SSD : 12V 10A adapter
 

  • 4 x SATA 3.5" HDD : 12V 10A adapter
   
Recommended power supply via ATX 4-pin connector: 12V 20A
 

  • For setups requiring more than 5 SATA 3.5" HDDs

   
 
       required hardware  
 
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X1509 CM5 8-port SATA IO board

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Raspberry Pi CM5

  
  3   Power adapter 12V 10A or ATX power supply   4   micro-SD card (≥16GB) x1 (not equired if eMMC version)    
  5    2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD   6   Raspberry Pi CM5 cooler  
     
 
       hardware installation  
 
 
Installing the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5
Step 1 Protecting from ESD
 

Grounding protects the components from the static electricity that can be naturally present (electrostatic discharge, ESD).

 

  • Notice: Risk of damage to the equipment due to electrostatic discharge. Always: Touch the working surface before touching electronics.
 

  • Ideally: Use ESD protective equipment, such as ESD table mats and grounding cords.
Step 2 Aligh the IO board and CM5
 

  • Place the board in front of you, the connectors facing to the top.
 

  • Orient the CM5 as indicated by the arrow.
 

  • Use the outline of the chips to help find the correct orientation of the CM5.

 

  • Carefully place the CM5 without force.
 

  • The CM5 should fall into place slightly when correctly aligned.
 
  • Confirm the Compute Module is correctly mated by looking at each corner of the IO Board.
Step 3 Installing the CM5
 

  • Press the CM5 board onto the board-to-board connectors until it clicks into place.

 

  • Make sure you press on both sides (the two long edges).
 

  • This requires quite a bit of force. If you don't hear a loud click, it is most likely not fully seated.

  • Do a visual check to make sure the CM5 is installed correctly: it needs to run parallel to the IO board.
   
  CAUTION!
Do not press on any chipsets, as this may damage your CM5. 

Step 4 Use silicone thermal pads for optimal heat dissipation
   

  • Please remove the protective white paper from the thermal silicone.
 

  • Place the Cooler onto Compute Module 5.
 

  • Align the mounting holes, insert four M2.5 × 8 screws (supplied) upwards from beneath the IO Board, and tighten.

   
Step 5 Installing the heat sink
 
 

  • Plug the SATA 7-pin female data cable into the SATA socket.
 

  • Plug the ATX 4-pin male cable into the ATX power socket.

   
   
   
 
 

 
   
   
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