From 99aae18a41c44cb5168838bb2cf9591fc3972c60 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jacob Kauffmann Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:57:56 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] thelio-astra-a1-n1: Specs, external/internal overview, & repairs pages (WIP) --- src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/README.md | 59 ++++++++++++------- .../thelio-astra-a1-n1/external-overview.md | 9 ++- .../img/accent-strip-removal.webp | 3 + .../thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-back.webp | 3 + .../img/ports-front-sides.webp | 3 + .../img/ports-top-bottom.webp | 3 + .../img/thelio-astra-a1-n1.png | 3 + src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/repairs.md | 12 ++-- 8 files changed, 67 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-) create mode 100644 src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/accent-strip-removal.webp create mode 100644 src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-back.webp create mode 100644 src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-front-sides.webp create mode 100644 src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-top-bottom.webp create mode 100644 src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/thelio-astra-a1-n1.png diff --git a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/README.md b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/README.md index 74913b36..743dd09f 100644 --- a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/README.md +++ b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/README.md @@ -6,17 +6,20 @@ - [Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Setup](./ubuntu-20.04.md) - [Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Setup](./ubuntu-24.04.md) -![Thelio Astra](./img/thelio-astra-a1-n1.webp) +![Thelio Astra](./img/thelio-astra-a1-n1.png) The System76 Thelio Astra is a desktop with the following specifications: - Processor options - - Supports Intel 14th generation (Raptor Lake) CPUs - - [Ampere Altra M128-26](https://amperecomputing.com/briefs/ampere-altra-family-product-brief) + - Supports Ampere Altra and Altra Max family CPUs + - [Ampere Altra Max M128-26](https://amperecomputing.com/briefs/ampere-altra-family-product-brief) - [Ampere Altra Q64-22](https://amperecomputing.com/briefs/ampere-altra-family-product-brief) - [Ampere Altra Q32-17](https://amperecomputing.com/briefs/ampere-altra-family-product-brief) -- Motherboard +- Motherboard options (depending on order date and/or stock availability) - [ASRock ALTRAD8UD-1L2T](https://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=ALTRAD8UD-1L2T#Specifications) running System76 Firmware (non-open) + - Used for orders before November 2024. + - [ASRock ALTRAD8UD2-1L2Q](https://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=ALTRAD8UD2-1L2Q#Specifications) running System76 Firmware (non-open) + - Used for orders after November 2024. - Daughterboard - [Thelio Io](https://github.com/system76/thelio-io) board running [open-source firmware](https://github.com/system76/thelio-io-firmware) - Version 2.3 @@ -24,37 +27,51 @@ The System76 Thelio Astra is a desktop with the following specifications: - Configured with up to one dedicated GPU - Primary GPU slot: - PCIe 4.0 x16 - - Up to 4-slot height + - Up to 5-slot height - GPU size: - Internal clearance: 358.00mm - Recommended maximum length: 348.00mm - Tested with the following GPUs: - - [NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada]() - - [NVIDIA RTX A6000]() - - [NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada]() - - [NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada]() + - [NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/design-visualization/rtx-6000/#specifications) + - 4x DisplayPort 1.4a + - [NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/design-visualization/rtx-4000/#specifications) + - 4x DisplayPort 1.4a + - [NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/design-visualization/rtx-2000/#specifications) + - 4x mini DisplayPort 1.4a - [NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/40-series/rtx-4090/#specs) - 3x DisplayPort 1.4a - 1x HDMI 2.1a - - [NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/40-series/rtx-4080-family/#specs) - - 3x DisplayPort 1.4a - - 1x HDMI 2.1 - - [NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/40-series/rtx-4060-4060ti/#specs) - - 3x DisplayPort 1.4a - - 1x HDMI 2.1 + - [NVIDIA RTX A400](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/design-visualization/rtx-a400/#specifications) + - 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a + - 1x integrated VGA port (for system management) - Expansion - - 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (primary GPU slot) - - 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (half length) - - 2x PCIe 4.0 x8 - - Fits physical x16 cards, runs at x8 bandwidth + - ALTRAD8UD-1L2T motherboard variant: + - 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (top two slots) + - Runs at x8 bandwidth when using non-Max processor options + - 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (primary GPU slot) + - 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (bottom slot) + - CMOS battery mount may prevent long PCIe cards from fitting + - ALTRAD8UD2-1L2Q motherboard variant: + - 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (top two slots) + - Runs at x8 bandwidth when using non-Max processor options + - 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (primary GPU slot) + - 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (bottom slot) - Memory - Up to 512GB (8x64GB) octa-channel DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMMs @ 3200 MHz - Tested with the following RAM modules (may ship with other tested modules): - [Samsung M393A8G40AB2-CWE](https://semiconductor.samsung.com/us/dram/module/rdimm/m393a8g40ab2-cwe/#pd-semi-spec) (64GB/stick) - [Samsung M393A4K40DB3-CWE](https://semiconductor.samsung.com/us/dram/module/rdimm/m393a4k40db3-cwe/#pd-semi-spec) (32GB/stick) - Networking - - 2x 10-Gigabit Ethernet ([Intel X550](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/88209/intel-ethernet-converged-network-adapter-x550-t2.html)) - - 1x 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ([Intel i210](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/64400/intel-ethernet-controller-i210-at.html)) + - ALTRAD8UD-1L2T motherboard variant: + - 2x 10-Gigabit Ethernet ([Intel X550](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/88209/intel-ethernet-converged-network-adapter-x550-t2.html)) + - 1x 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ([Intel i210](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/64400/intel-ethernet-controller-i210-at.html)) + - 1x 1-Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8211E) + - Dedicated IPMI port + - ALTRAD8UD2-1L2Q motherboard variant: + - 2x 25-Gigabit SFP28 ([Broadcom BCM57414](https://www.broadcom.com/products/ethernet-connectivity/network-adapters/bcm57414-50g-ic)) + - 1x 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ([Intel i210](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/64400/intel-ethernet-controller-i210-at.html)) + - 1x 1-Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8211E) + - Dedicated IPMI port - Power - C13 power cord - 850W PSU diff --git a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/external-overview.md b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/external-overview.md index 5d2edc68..f722a946 100644 --- a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/external-overview.md +++ b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/external-overview.md @@ -1,9 +1,16 @@ -# Thelio Mira (External Overview) +# Thelio Astra (External Overview) ## Back overview: ![Back Ports](./img/ports-back.webp) +### Unit Identification (UID) Button Guide: + +- Pressing the button toggles the blue identification light on and off. + - The light can also be toggled remotely using the baseboard management controller (BMC). +- Holding the button for more than 4 seconds resets the baseboard management controller (BMC) to default settings. + - After resetting the BMC using this method, it may be necessary to power cycle the Thelio Astra before the BMC becomes reachable again. + ### Power Switch Guide: - 1: On diff --git a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/accent-strip-removal.webp b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/accent-strip-removal.webp new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a2581183 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/accent-strip-removal.webp @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1 +oid sha256:a1bb0c76b9d96047ba4d8d5138b43d7b81da5dea47da80fd82dec84245e84984 +size 803910 diff --git a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-back.webp b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-back.webp new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d915ed54 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-back.webp @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1 +oid sha256:8799ce6b33a798fd7813083e32c5f76cbe5e17d0de96562c5b1a60da570dbf87 +size 880478 diff --git a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-front-sides.webp b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-front-sides.webp new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fc60410b --- /dev/null +++ b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-front-sides.webp @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1 +oid sha256:5e226338c09e3dcadde7e7323d6862289f2152303728f8f8af01c793007a62ba +size 816518 diff --git a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-top-bottom.webp b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-top-bottom.webp new file mode 100644 index 00000000..326ea0fd --- /dev/null +++ b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/ports-top-bottom.webp @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1 +oid sha256:add69271e9babf29b326e749d8140e653cf89873d27584b9a87f0e91c499d495 +size 880024 diff --git a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/thelio-astra-a1-n1.png b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/thelio-astra-a1-n1.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..084a9a36 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/img/thelio-astra-a1-n1.png @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1 +oid sha256:125ed652e680e88bde727c2ce6056ac754fa6f6c20310bf7a8c9262429370788 +size 639226 diff --git a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/repairs.md b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/repairs.md index dba6a253..e3326878 100644 --- a/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/repairs.md +++ b/src/models/thelio-astra-a1-n1/repairs.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ -# Thelio Mira (Parts & Repairs) +# Thelio Astra (Parts & Repairs) -Many components in your Thelio Mira can be upgraded or replaced as necessary. This page uses photos of the the B4-N3 revision, which indicates: +Many components in your Thelio Astra can be upgraded or replaced as necessary. This page uses photos of the the A1-N1 revision, which indicates: -- **B4:** The fourth Intel motherboard used in Thelio Mira. -- **N3:** Based on the third revision of the nebula40 chassis. - - The nebula40 chassis succeeds the former nebula36 chassis. +- **A1:** The first Ampere-compatible motherboard used in Thelio Astra. +- **N1:** The first chassis revision of the Thelio Astra. + - The Thelio Astra chassis is based on the nebula40 chassis, but lacks top I/O. Minor case details may vary based on the production date of the unit, but screw counts, general component locations, and other details should remain the same unless otherwise noted. @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Power the machine off, switch off the power supply, and unplug all peripherals b ## Replacing the front accent strip: -Thelio Mira includes a customizable accent panel on the front of the case, which can be swapped to change the case's look and feel. The instructions for swapping the accent are also available in [video form](https://system76.com/r/diyaccentpanel). +Thelio Astra includes a customizable accent panel on the front of the case, which can be swapped to change the case's look and feel. The instructions for swapping the accent are also available in [video form](https://system76.com/r/diyaccentpanel). **Tools required:** None **Time estimate:** 30 seconds