Welcome to ROCK 5B, the single-board computer of the future. Based on the potent Rockchip RK3588 SoC, ROCK 5B is a durable, high-performing, versatile board that comes equipped with class-leading features, great functionality, and expansion options.

It has multiple connectivity and storage options, a quad-core Arm Cortex A76 processor, a quad-core Arm DynamIQ Cortex A55 processor, an Arm Mali G610MC4 GPU, a stereo audio jack, dual HDMI ports supporting displays up to 8Kp60 resolution, a micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution, and it is standardly compatible with a wide range of software operating systems. Prepare your designs for evolution with the ROCK 5B.

The ROCK 5B can execute secure shutdowns at the push of a button without running the risk of corrupting storage thanks to the onboard On/Off power button. Additionally, it has several storage options, and an eMMC connection is a common feature. The board is perfect for even the most demanding industrial and multimedia applications thanks to its remarkable features, great performance, and dependability.

• ROCK 5B, the new next-gen single-board computer
• Based on the powerful Rockchip RK3588 SoC
• Arm DynamIQ Quad Cortex A76, Quad Cortex A55 CPU, and Arm Mali G610MC4 GPU
• 8GB 64-bit RAM and eMMC socket
• Power on/off button for performing quick, easy, and safe shutdowns without the risk of corrupting storage
• The first SBC supporting up to 8Kp60 resolution tailor-made for advanced multimedia applications
• Built-in Real-Time-Clock, Dual HDMI, and USB C port
• Micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution

Technical specifications:

• SoC: Rockchip RK3588
• Processor: Arm DynamIQ (Quad Cortex – A76 @ 2.2/2.4GHz, Quad Cortex – A55 @ 1.8GHz)
• GPU: Arm Mali G610MC4 GPU, supporting OpenGL ES1.1, ES2.0, and ES3.2, OpenCL 1.1, 1.2 and 2.2, Vulkan 1.1 and 1.2, and embedded high-performance 2D image acceleration module
• Memory: 64bit LPDDR4 RAM
• Power Requirements: USB TypeC PD Version 2.0 with 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A and 20V/2A; 5V Power applied to the GPIO PIN 2 & 4. The recommended power source capacity is at least 24W without an M.2 SSD or 36W with an M.2 SSD
• HDMI: Dual HDMI ports supporting displays up to 8Kp60 resolution and 4Kp60; Micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution
• USB: 2x USB2 HOST ports, 1x USB3 HOST port, 1x USB3 OTG/HOST port
• MIPI: 1x 4 lane DSI, 1x 4 lane CSI
• Storage: Micro SD / eMMC
• UARTS: 2x UART
• On/Off Power Button: Yes
• Software: Full implementation of the Arm architecture v8 instructions set, Debian/Ubuntu Linux support, Android 12 support, RKNPU2 NPU software stack, Hardware access/control library for Linux/Android
• Temperature: Operation temperature: 050 / Storage temperature: -2080

Resources:

• Getting Started
• Rock 5B Hardware Details
• Download the ROCK 5B official Ubuntu/Debian system image
• Download the flash tool, etcher (Linux, Windows & macOS)
• Using Serial Console with Rock 5B
• How to use Debian
• Technical information about ROCK 5 Series hardware
• Download Schematic of ROCK 5B Developer Edition
• Download 2D CAD of ROCK 5B Developer Edition
• Rock 5B GPIO
• Compliance

Common How-to

• Flash the image to NAND
• Flash the image to SD card
• Upgrade NAND from SD card
• Backing up
• Recovery ext4 file system
• Serial console debugging
• Unbrick Rock
• Resize linux rootfs
• Using IR on Rock
• Using USB on Rock
• Using UART on Rock
• Using Wireless on Rock
• Using Camera on Rock
• Using Lvds,Tp,Camera on Rock
• Run Rock Lite
• Add new hdmi resolution
• wringX:GPIO/I2C/SPI/ISR/UART/PWM
• Using gpio In Android apk
• Config power saving

Linux

• Build your own kernel and boot into Linux
• Build Linux Mainline
• Make Ubuntu rootfs
• Make Debian rootfs
• Make SD booting images
• Audio on Rock
• Display on Rock
• Using LEDs on Rock
• Setting up VNC server on Rock
• Boot Lubuntu from SD cardOBSOLETE

Android

• ADB under Windows
• ADB under Linux
• Build Android image for RR
• Making bootable SD card
• Make radxa as a WIFI_AP
• Backup your apps
• Some tips for android development

Others

• Dual boot Android/Linux
• Boot FreeBSD

Bootloader

• Boot Loader
• U-Boot