Before You Start

Before you start, prepare for the following:

Required Hardware

Make sure you have prepared the following hardware items:

  • VisionFive 2 Lite

  • Micro SD card (TF version, 16 GB or more)

  • USB card reader for your host PC (TF version)

  • PC with Linux/Windows/Mac OS

  • Power adapter

  • USB Type-C Cable

  • For desktop environment usage:

    • Keyboard and mouse
    • Monitor or TV
    • HDMI cable

  • Additionally, here are some optional components which you may also need:

    • Ethernet LAN cable (opt)
    • USB to UART Serial converter module
      Tip: This is used for system recovery via UART boot mode.

Using Spacers for NPTHs

During the use of VisionFive 2 Lite, avoid contact with hard objects that may cause damage. Thus, StarFive recommends that you use spacers for the following NPTHs (Non Plating Through Hole):

Figure 1. NPTHs on VisionFive 2 Lite
For spacers, StarFive strongly recommends that you use the copper columns or studs with the following specifications:
  • Single head hexagonal copper columns (Size: M2.5*10+6mm)
    Figure 2. Single head hexagonal copper columns
  • Double way hexagon copper studs (Size: M2.5*4)
    Figure 3. Double way hexagon copper studs
Note: The recommended SSD mounting screw for VisionFive 2 Lite is M2 × 3 mm or M2 x2.5 mm.
Figure 4. M2 Standoff Specification

(Optional) Connecting a Fan to VisionFive 2 Lite

You can connect a 2-pin 5 V fan to VisionFive 2 Lite's 40-pin GPIO header for further cooling as follows:
Figure 5. Connecting a Fan to VisionFive 2 Lite