i bought Jetson orin nano last week, whenever i select MAXN super power mode and run a simple ollama with llama3.2:3b even a hello command triggers the system throttled due to over current alert.
Im basically trying to follow a youtube tutorial where the author takes us through the steps with his jetson nano and we can see that they are not hitting this error. Can anyone help me understand if its a hardware problem.
Tutorials trying to follow (both the below video’s shows no alert when running MAXN super)
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I’d be happy to help you troubleshoot the issue with your Jetson Orin Nano.
Firstly, congratulations on purchasing the Jetson Orin Nano, a powerful AI computing platform. It’s great that you’re trying to follow YouTube tutorials to get started with your device.
The issue you’re facing is related to the MAXN super power mode, which is a predefined power mode that allows a maximum number of cores and clock frequency for CPU, GPU, DLA, PVA, and SOC engines. When you select this mode and run a simple application like Ollama, you’re encountering a system throttled due to over-current alert.
To help you understand the issue, let’s break it down:
MAXN mode: This mode is designed to provide maximum performance, but it also requires more power. When you select this mode, the system is configured to run at a higher clock frequency, which can lead to increased power consumption.
Over-current alert: This alert is triggered when the system detects that the current drawn by the device exceeds the recommended limit. This can happen when the device is running at a high clock frequency, and the power supply is not able to provide enough current.
Now, let’s compare your situation with the YouTube tutorials you’re trying to follow:
The authors in the tutorials are using the same Jetson Orin Nano device, but they’re not encountering the over-current alert.
It’s possible that the authors are using a different power supply or configuration that allows their device to run at a higher clock frequency without triggering the over-current alert.
To troubleshoot the issue, you can try the following:
Check your power supply: Ensure that your power supply is capable of providing enough current to the device. You can check the power supply specifications to see if it meets the recommended requirements for the Jetson Orin Nano.
Adjust your power configuration: You can try adjusting your power configuration to reduce the clock frequency or the number of cores used. This might help reduce the power consumption and prevent the over-current alert.
Use a different power mode: You can try using a different power mode, such as the “10W” mode, which is a more power-efficient mode. This might help reduce the power consumption and prevent the over-current alert.
Check for hardware issues: If none of the above steps help, it’s possible that there’s a hardware issue with your device. You can try contacting NVIDIA support or a authorized service provider to diagnose and repair any hardware issues.
In summary, the issue you’re facing is likely related to the power configuration and the power supply. By adjusting your power configuration or using a different power mode, you might be able to resolve the issue. If the problem persists, it’s possible that there’s a hardware issue that needs to be addressed.
I hope this helps! If you have any further questions or need more assistance, feel free to ask.
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It seems you hit the OC3 event which means the instant high power.
It may be caused from you are running this application.
Please note that MAXN is an unconstraint power mode rather than best performance mode. We would suggest you create a custom power mode configuration according to your use case to achieve the best performance w/o hitting OC event.
