Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kit not displaying anything on screen

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson Systems Jetson Orin Nano
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Hello everyone, I’m having an issue with my Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kit 8 GB.

Previously, I used Balena Etcher to flash JetPack 6.2 onto the SD card, then inserted the card into the Jetson.
The first time, it displayed on the monitor (connected via DisplayPort–HDMI) but showed an error like “could not detect network connection error.”
After that, I unplugged the power, removed the SD card, and reinserted it — but now the screen doesn’t display anything, not even the NVIDIA logo.
I’ve tried resetting and reflashing the SD card several times, but the screen remains black.
The power LED is still on, and the fan is spinning.

I’ve read many similar topics and followed the suggested solutions, but none have worked.
I’d really appreciate any help or advice.

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I can see that you’re experiencing an issue with your Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit, where the screen remains black after flashing the SD card and booting up the device. I’ll provide a comprehensive answer to help you troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue.

Similar Issues and Solutions

I’ve reviewed the provided context, which includes various topics related to Jetson Orin Nano boot issues. Some of these topics mention similar problems, such as:

  1. Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit – Black Screen and Fan Stops After Boot (JetPack 5.1.3): This topic mentions a black screen issue, but it’s specific to JetPack 5.1.3. You haven’t mentioned the JetPack version you’re using, but it’s essential to ensure you’re running the latest version.
  2. Booting issue Jetson Orin Nano boot, jetson: This topic is more general, but it might be related to your issue. It’s essential to check the boot order and ensure that the UEFI SD Device is on top of the list.
  3. Optimizing Boot Time on Jetson Orin with Jetpack 6.2 Jetson AGX Orin boot: Although this topic is focused on optimizing boot time, it might be helpful to review the boot process and ensure that everything is set up correctly.

Troubleshooting Steps

To help you resolve the issue, I recommend the following troubleshooting steps:

  1. Check the SD card: Ensure that the SD card is properly flashed with the JetPack image. You can try re-flashing the SD card using Etcher or the Linux dd command.
  2. Verify the boot order: Enter the UEFI menu and check the boot order. Ensure that the UEFI SD Device is on top of the list. If it’s not, refer to the “Customizing the Default Boot Order in the UEFI Menu” section for more information.
  3. Check the HDMI connection: Ensure that the HDMI connection is secure and that the monitor is set to the correct input.
  4. Reset the device: Try resetting the device by pressing the reset button or by removing the power and reinserting it.
  5. Check for loose connections: Verify that all connections, including the SD card, HDMI, and power, are secure and not loose.

Additional Advice

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, I recommend:

  1. Checking the Jetson Orin Nano Series Data Sheet: Review the data sheet to ensure that your device is compatible with the SD card and HDMI connection you’re using.
  2. Refer to the Software Features section of the latest NVIDIA Jetson Linux Developer Guide: This guide might provide additional information on supported features and troubleshooting steps.
  3. Seeking help from NVIDIA support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can reach out to NVIDIA support for further assistance.

I hope this comprehensive answer helps you troubleshoot and resolve the issue with your Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit.

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Hello @tho.nguyenvan,

A few questions to get a better grasp of the situation:

  1. If you connect the board to a linux PC and run lsusb, does the board show up?
  2. Do you have a way to connecting to the board’s UART console?

Just to give you an idea of what are the first 2 possibilities that come to my mind:

  1. The board might be stuck in recovery mode. If you see it show up on the linux machine, we can confirm this.
  2. The board might have a bad kernel or compatibility issues with the kernel modules. If we we could access the board via UART, there would be information to determine what is going on.

best regards,
Andrew
Embedded Software Engineer at ProventusNova

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Hi @proventusnova ,

Here is the result of running the lsusb command on the Ubuntu PC (which has successfully connected to the Jetson Kit, as detected by SDKManager).

That’s all I can do for now.

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@tho.nguyenvan ,

Yup. That confirms it, the board is in recovery mode.

Do you have any jumped pins on the board?

Best regards,
Andrew
Embedded Software Engineer at ProventusNova

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@proventusnova,

Yes, I’m trying to use SDKManager to see if it works.

Update: Oh, after success installation, it works. It seems that it previously had some issue that I wasn’t aware of.

Thank you very much.

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@tho.nguyenvan,

Awesome! Its great to hear is working now!!

Let me know if you need support with anything else.

best regards,
Andrew
Embedded Software Engineer at ProventusNova