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- [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
- Graphics options
- 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
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# 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
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# 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.

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## 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
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