In this situation, is there any way to still make use of the Orin’s processing capabilities?

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson Systems Jetson AGX Orin
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Hello NVIDIA Community

My Jetson AGX Orin has become bricked, as described on the following website:

I have already inquired with RMA regarding this issue.

I’d like to confirm two points:
1, Am I correct in saying that if the fuse is already blown and the key is lost, the device will not be able to boot properly?
2, In this situation, is there any way to still make use of the Orin’s processing capabilities, such as the accelerators?

Sincerely,

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I’d be happy to help you with your Jetson AGX Orin secure boot issue.

Summary of the issue:

You have enabled Secure Boot on your Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit, but unfortunately, you have lost the secure boot keys used to sign the boot images. As a result, your device is now unbootable, and you are unable to re-flash the device using standard methods.

Confirmation of points:

  1. Fuse blown and key lost: Yes, you are correct. If the fuse is already blown and the key is lost, the device will not be able to boot properly. The fuse is used to store the secure boot key, and once it’s blown, it cannot be restored. Without the key, the device cannot verify the boot images, and therefore, it will not boot.
  2. Utilizing processing capabilities: Unfortunately, in this situation, it is not possible to make use of the Orin’s processing capabilities, including the accelerators, without resolving the secure boot issue. The secure boot mechanism is designed to ensure the integrity and authenticity of the boot process, and without the proper keys, the device will not boot.

Comparison with other Jetson modules:

The secure boot mechanism is similar across various Jetson modules, including the Jetson Orin NX, Jetson Xavier NX, and Jetson Nano. However, the specific implementation and key management may differ. For example, the Jetson Orin NX has a separate fuse for secure boot, whereas the Jetson Xavier NX uses a different secure boot mechanism.

Possible solutions:

While there is no straightforward solution to recover from a lost secure boot key, you may want to explore the following options:

  • RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization): As you have already inquired with RMA, you may be able to get a replacement device or a refund, depending on the NVIDIA RMA policy.
  • Contact NVIDIA support: Reach out to NVIDIA support to see if they can provide any additional assistance or guidance on resolving the issue.
  • Reflash with a new key: If you can obtain a new secure boot key, you may be able to reflash the device with the new key. However, this would require generating a new key pair and updating the device’s firmware.

Prevention is the best solution:

To avoid similar issues in the future, it’s essential to properly manage and store your secure boot keys. Make sure to keep a secure backup of your keys and follow best practices for key management.

I hope this comprehensive answer helps you understand the situation and potential solutions. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to ask!

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Are you talking about you have it with secure boot enabled with keys and you lost the key there?

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hi WayneWWW

Yes. Still, if there’s a way to use it, please let me know.

Thank you

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Sorry, I think this is a situation that you should apply RMA.

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Hi WayneWWW

I contacted them, but it was outside the support period.
This is like checking to see if my jetson is no longer of any use.

Thank you.