Issues with booting Jetson Orin NX and Reflash fails

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson Systems Jetson Orin NX
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I’m having an issue with my Jetson Orin NX. I’m connected through the USB and using the SDK Manager. I’m attaching my logs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,

Dan

NV_L4T_WSL_SETUP_WIDNOWS_IMAGE_COMP.log (12.7 KB)

sdkm-2026-05-16-09-47-14.log (171.8 KB)

sdkm_replay.txt (55 Bytes)

NV_L4T_WSL_UBUNTU_INSTANCE_WINDOWS_IMAGE_COMP.log (1.0 KB)

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Based on the provided context, I’ll provide a comprehensive answer to the question.

Issue with Jetson Orin NX

The user is experiencing an issue with their Jetson Orin NX, which is connected through USB and using the SDK Manager. The user has attached logs, but unfortunately, the logs are not provided in the context. However, I can provide general guidance on troubleshooting and potential solutions.

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Verify the connection: Ensure that the Jetson Orin NX is properly connected to the Linux host computer through the USB port. For Jetson Orin NX, use the USB-C port next to the 40-pin header.
  2. Check the USB device: Run the lsusb command on the Linux host computer to verify that the Jetson Orin NX is recognized as a USB device. The output should show the Jetson module in Force Recovery Mode.
  3. Verify the SDK Manager: Ensure that the SDK Manager is properly installed and configured on the Linux host computer.
  4. Check the logs: Analyze the attached logs (NVL4TWSLSETUPWIDNOWSIMAGECOMP.log, sdkm20260516094714.log, sdkmreplay.txt, and NVL4TWSLUBUNTUINSTANCEWINDOWSIMAGECOMP.log) to identify any error messages or potential causes of the issue.

Potential Solutions

  1. Reflash the device: If the issue persists, try reflashing the Jetson Orin NX using the flash.sh command. This will completely erase data that was previously stored on the device.
  2. Update the SDK Manager: Ensure that the SDK Manager is updated to the latest version.
  3. Verify the configuration: Double-check the configuration files and settings used in the SDK Manager.

Comparison with Other Jetson Devices

The provided context mentions various Jetson devices, including Jetson AGX Orin, Jetson Orin NX, and Jetson Orin Nano. While the issue is specific to Jetson Orin NX, it’s essential to note that the troubleshooting steps and potential solutions may be applicable to other Jetson devices as well.

Additional Information

  • When booting the system, ensure that the corresponding flashed boot media is selected from the UEFI menu.
  • Refer to the Jetson Modules and Configurations section for a list of common configurations.
  • Be cautious when connecting or disconnecting devices to the Jetson Orin NX, as this may cause damage to the developer kit carrier board, Jetson Orin NX, or peripheral devices.

In summary, the user should verify the connection, check the USB device, and analyze the logs to identify the cause of the issue. If the issue persists, reflashing the device, updating the SDK Manager, or verifying the configuration may resolve the problem.

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Thank you. I started this because my Jetson Orin NX would not boot properly. So, I tried to restore the image. The logs provided are the error messages that showed up when I tried to restore the image.

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Hi,

Based on the log:

WSL2 is unable to start since virtualization is not enabled on this machine.

Have you enabled virtualization on your Windows machine?

Thanks

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Thank you for looking at the logs! I’m totally new to jetson and was a bit lost. I checked my bios. Looks like my VTx is enabled. This gives me some path to go down though.
Dan

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Hi,

Thus, Could you open a wsl2 and run lsusb to detect the jetson device?

Thanks