Getting Started #

Here you will learn more about your Orange Pi Lite 2. What stuff you need to get started and how to set up the board.

Requirements #

Orange Pi Lite 2 #

2. A power supply #

You need a power supply that provides at least 5 volts, 2.0 amps for Orange Pi Lite 2. The power adapter comes in two variants EU and US plug.

3. A microSD card #

You need a microSD card with a capacity of at least 8 GB with class 10 speed rating.

4. A keyboard and a mouse #

To setup a Orange Pi Lite 2 for the first time, you will need a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. A Bluetooth keyboard and mouse can also be used after first time setup is complete.

5. A computer moniter #

For Orange Pi desktop environment, you will need a screen and a HDMI cable for Orange Pi Lite 2 to connect to screen.

If you don’t have HDMI capable moniter screen then a VGA moniter can be used with a HDMI to VGA adapter like the one shown below:

Set up your SD card #

Please follow this guide for setup your MicroSD card.

Prepare your microSD card