Getting Started

Important Notes

• Power-Off Operation: Completely disconnect the power supply and wait for the power indicator on the mainboard to extinguish before plugging or unplugging the LattePanda Mu or MXM graphics card.
• Power Supply Selection: This KIT supports two power supply methods. Only one of the 5.5×2.5mm DC barrel connector or ATX 8Pin connector can be used at a time. Do not connect power adapters to both interfaces simultaneously.
• Power Matching: Please select an appropriate power adapter based on the graphics card you are using. If you are unsure of the graphics card power consumption, choose a 20V 180W power adapter to cover most scenarios.
• Fan Voltage: The MXM graphics card cooler features a 12V/5V switchable voltage design. Please select the correct voltage based on the graphics card cooler you are using to avoid insufficient cooling or fan damage.
• High Temperature Warning: If paired with a high-performance MXM graphics card and running for extended periods, the enclosure temperature will rise significantly. Please keep the cooling vents unobstructed and do not touch the enclosure directly to avoid burns.

Installation Guide

Hardware installation

1. Install the LattePanda Mu
   Insert the LattePanda Mu with heatsink into the slot at a 30° angle, then press down. Secure the LattePanda Mu with screws and connect the cooling fan as needed.
   

2. Apply the Thermal Pad
   Peel off the protective film from the thermal pad and place it on the NTC.
   

3. Install the MXM Graphics Card
   Similarly, insert the graphics card into the slot at a 30° angle, secure it with screws, and connect the cooling fan as needed.
   

4. RTC Battery and Fan Jumper
   Install the RTC battery and set the graphics card fan jumper.

   The A380 and RTX 3060 graphics cards included in the kit are both equipped with 12V coolers. If you use a 5V cooler instead, please change the jumper cap.
   

5. M.2 Expansion Module
   Install the M.2 expansion module according to your actual needs.
   

6. Power Button
   Open the power button bag and remove the nut. Disassemble the enclosure, insert the power button through the enclosure opening, and tighten the nut.Connect the power button wires to the switch pin header (only PWRBTN± and PLED± need to be connected).
   

7. Assemble the Enclosure
   Place the carrier board into the enclosure aligning with the mounting holes, and secure with screws. Align the enclosure cutouts with the carrier board interfaces, secure with screws, and complete the enclosure assembly.
   

Driver Installation

1. Connect your monitor to any discrete graphics card output port and power on the system.

   ⚠️Hot-plugging monitors on the discrete graphics card output ports is not supported until the driver installation is complete.

2. Download the latest driver for the RTX 3060 MXM graphics card from the NVIDIA official website

3. After the download is complete, double-click to run it and follow the prompts to complete the driver installation.

4. To verify the installation, open Device Manager, expand Display adapters, and confirm your graphics card model (e.g., NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060) appears. If Microsoft Basic Display Adapter is still shown, the driver has not taken effect and should be reinstalled.

Other MXM Graphics Cards

Please consult your MXM graphics card vendor for driver support information.

BIOS Settings

Setting Graphics Card Fan Temperature Control

1. Press the Del key during boot to enter the BIOS setup interface.
2. Navigate to: Advanced → Hardware Monitor.
3. Adjust the settings according to the table below:
4. Save and exit, the settings will take effect after restart.

Configuring Integrated Graphics

By default, the integrated graphics will automatically disable when a discrete graphics card is installed. If you wish to keep the integrated graphics running simultaneously, follow the steps below:

1. Press the Del key during boot to enter the BIOS setup interface.
2. Navigate to: Chipset → System Agent (SA) Configuration → Internal Graphics.
3. Select the desired mode according to the table below:
4. Save and exit, the settings will take effect after restart.