Getting Started

Getting Started

Hardware Setup

Required Items:

• M.2 M-Key Expansion Board ×1
• 16-Pin FPC Cable ×1
• M3 Hex Standoff ×2
• M3 Screw ×2
• M2 Screw ×1 (for M.2 2280 device mounting)
• M2 Screw and Hex Standoff set ×1 (for M.2 2230 device mounting)
• M.2 NVMe SSD or M.2 M-Key device ×1 (not included)
  

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Power Off
   Disconnect all power from the LattePanda Iota.

2. Install Hex Standoff

   • Remove the two existing M3 screws securing the heatsink/fan near the HDMI/USB-C ports.
   • Install the M3 hex standoffs into these mounting holes.
     

3. Mount Expansion Board

   • Align the expansion board’s mounting holes with the installed standoffs.
   • Secure the board using the M3 screws.
     

4. Connect FPC Cable

   • Insert one end of the FPC cable into the LattePanda IOTA’s 16-pin FPC connector (gold contacts facing DOWN).
   • Lock the connector latch firmly.
   • Repeat for the other end: insert into the expansion board’s 16-pin FPC connector (gold contacts facing DOWN).
     

5. Install M.2 Device

   • Insert the NVMe SSD (or other M.2 M-Key device) into the M.2 slot.
   • Press down and secure with the appropriate M2 screw (depending on 2230 or 2280 size).
     

6. Final Check

   • Verify all screws are tightened.
   • Confirm the FPC cable is firmly locked in place.
   • Power on the device — the PWR LED should illuminate.

Driver Installation

Upon system boot:

• NVMe SSD:
  Usually auto-recognized with native drivers. No action required.