After flashing to NVMe or migrating system to SSD, the board shows:
Black screen / no signal
No SSH / no network
Only UEFI is accessible
What I Tried
Direct flash to NVMe
Used SDK Manager on Windows
Tried multiple JetPack versions
Flash completes
Manual / Ubuntu flashing
Installed Ubuntu LTS on my PC
Tried different JetPack versions again
Followed official flashing methods
Both result: still no signal
Also tried nomodeset
Changing boot order in UEFI
(Ubuntu install also wiped my 1TB Windows partition, so I won’t be retrying that setup again.)
SD card test
Bought a new SD card
Flashed using balenaEtcher on Windows Result: System boots successfully
SSD migration
Used JetsonHacks SSD migration method
Followed steps exactly
Result : Same issue returns (no signal) tested UEFI boot order change & removed sd card to make sure
Current Situation
SD card boot works
NVMe boot does NOT work
UEFI detects SSD correctly
Boot order is set properly
Notes
I’m new to Linux / Jetson
Followed guides step-by-step
Tried both Windows and Ubuntu flashing methods
Summary
SD card → works
NVMe (direct flash or migration) → no signal
My experience so far has been quite frustrating. Any guidance or known issues would be appreciated.
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Based on the provided context, it appears that you are experiencing issues with flashing the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit to an NVMe SSD, resulting in a black screen with no signal, no SSH, and no network connectivity. However, flashing to an SD card works successfully.
Here’s a comprehensive analysis of the issue:
Comparison of Flashing Methods:
Direct Flash to NVMe: You’ve tried flashing the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit directly to an NVMe SSD using the SDK Manager on Windows and multiple JetPack versions. However, this method has not been successful, resulting in a black screen with no signal.
Manual Ubuntu Flashing: You’ve also tried flashing the device using Ubuntu LTS on your PC, following the official flashing methods. Unfortunately, this method has also not worked, resulting in the same issue.
SD Card Flashing: You’ve successfully flashed the device to an SD card using balenaEtcher on Windows. This suggests that the issue is not with the flashing process itself, but rather with the NVMe SSD.
Comparison of Storage Devices:
NVMe SSD: You’ve tried flashing the device to an NVMe SSD, which has not been successful. The UEFI detects the SSD correctly, and the boot order is set properly.
SD Card: You’ve successfully flashed the device to an SD card, which suggests that the issue is not with the device itself, but rather with the NVMe SSD.
Possible Causes:
NVMe SSD Compatibility: It’s possible that the NVMe SSD is not compatible with the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit. You may want to try a different NVMe SSD to see if the issue persists.
Firmware Issues: Firmware issues with the NVMe SSD or the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit could be causing the problem. You may want to try updating the firmware of both devices to see if the issue is resolved.
Boot Order: Although you’ve set the boot order correctly, it’s possible that the device is not booting from the NVMe SSD. You may want to try changing the boot order again or using a different boot method.
Recommendations:
Try a Different NVMe SSD: Try flashing the device to a different NVMe SSD to see if the issue persists.
Update Firmware: Update the firmware of both the NVMe SSD and the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit to see if the issue is resolved.
Check Boot Order: Double-check the boot order and try changing it again or using a different boot method.
Seek Further Assistance: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to seek further assistance from NVIDIA support or the Jetson Orin Nano community.
In summary, the issue appears to be specific to flashing the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit to an NVMe SSD, while flashing to an SD card works successfully. You may want to try a different NVMe SSD, update the firmware, or check the boot order to resolve the issue.
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There is no update from you for a period, assuming this is not an issue anymore.
Hence, we are closing this topic. If need further support, please open a new one.
Thanks ~0422