Getting Started with Axelera Embedded 113m
This guide is for customers who have an Axelera Embedded 113m module — the higher-performance M.2 card, up to 214 TOPS, in 2 GB or 8 GB LPDDR4X configurations. It uses both DRAM interfaces of the Metis AIPU to double the memory bandwidth of the Axelera Embedded 110m. It links everything you need to get up and running: system compatibility, hardware and software installation, CAD files, and thermal design.
System compatibility
The Axelera Embedded 113m is a standard M.2 2280 M-key module (PCIe Gen 3.0, 4-lane). It is not compatible with B-keyed or SATA-based M.2 slots. Your host must provide an M.2 2280 M-key slot with up to 11.55 W average power (23.1 W peak), and operation within the -20 °C to 70 °C ambient temperature range.
The fan-cooled Axelera Embedded 113m is 15 mm tall (to the top of the heatsink) and 25 mm wide — taller and wider than a bare M.2 module. Confirm your host has clearance above and around the slot, against the mechanical drawings in the datasheet, before you build.
- Datasheet — full specifications and mechanical drawings.
- Thermal design guide — for custom cooling solutions.
Installation
Install the module following the Axelera Embedded 113m installation guide. Each host has its own procedure, so also refer to your system's user manual.
Next, install the Voyager SDK, which enables inference with Metis (drivers, evaluation tools, and APIs). Clone the Voyager SDK GitHub repository and run the install script, following the install guide. Then try the first inference walkthrough, and see the SDK documentation for an overview.
Other documents
- CAD drawings — including the no-cooling variant for mechanical integration.