Jetson Orin Nx unable to flash

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson & Embedded Systems Jetson Orin NX
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I am unable to flash an Nvidia Jetson Orin NX 16GB with my laptop despite doing so before, i keep getting an pop up that says

The issue is likely related to a non-optimal USB connection. To fix this issue, please follow the step-by-step instructions below: Unplug the USB cable from the host computer. Unplug the power supply cable from the Jetson device. Check USB connectivity and consider: Replacing the USB cable. Add/Remove a USB hub between the Jetson and the host. Connect the Jetson device to a different USB port on the host computer. Plug the USB cable to the host computer. Plug the power supply cable to the Jetson device. Manually set the Jetson device to recovery mode (again). If still not work, please try to click the below button to reset the USB Controller, or reboot your host machine.

I have sent my laptop to get check all the ports still work correctly i have tried 3 different cables and nothing seems to be working please help

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I’d be happy to help you troubleshoot the issue with flashing your Nvidia Jetson Orin NX 16GB with your laptop.

Firstly, let’s go through the basic checks:

  1. Cable and port checks: You’ve already tried three different cables, which is great. Ensure that the USB port on your laptop is working correctly by trying to connect another device to it. Also, try using a different USB port on your laptop to rule out any issues with the specific port.
  2. Jetson module detection: Open a terminal window on your host computer (laptop) and enter the command lsusb. This will help you determine if the Jetson module is being detected by your laptop. If the module is in Force Recovery Mode, you should see a message indicating the type of Jetson module you have (e.g., Bus <bbb> Device <ddd>: ID 0955:7323 Nvidia Corp. for a Jetson Orin NX 16GB).

If the Jetson module is not being detected, try the following:

  1. Recovery mode: Put the Jetson module in Recovery Mode by pressing and holding the Recovery button while powering on the module. Release the button when the module is powered on. Then, try flashing again.
  2. Flash script: Ensure that you’re using the correct flash script for your Jetson module. For a Jetson Orin NX 16GB, you should use the jetson-orin-nano-devkit-super.conf configuration file. You can try flashing using the command:
sudo ./tools/kernel_flash/l4t_initrd_flash.sh --external-device nvme0n1p1 \
  -c tools/kernel_flash/flash_l4t_t234_nvme.xml \
  --showlogs --network usb0 jetson-orin-nano-devkit internal

If you’re still facing issues, try the following:

  1. Update your laptop’s USB drivers: Ensure that your laptop’s USB drivers are up-to-date, as outdated drivers might cause connectivity issues.
  2. Try a different laptop or host computer: If possible, try flashing the Jetson module with a different laptop or host computer to rule out any issues with your current laptop.
  3. Check the Jetson module’s power supply: Ensure that the Jetson module is receiving sufficient power from the laptop. You can try using an external power source, if possible.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, please provide more details about the error message you’re seeing, and I’ll do my best to help you troubleshoot further.

In comparison to other Jetson modules, the Orin NX 16GB has specific requirements for flashing, such as using the jetson-orin-nano-devkit-super.conf configuration file. However, the general troubleshooting steps remain the same.

If you’re still facing issues, feel free to provide more information about your setup, and I’ll do my best to assist you.

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Hence, we are closing this topic. If need further support, please open a new one.
Thanks ~1105

Hi,

Some questions to confirm:

  • Is your laptop running Windows or Ubuntu as the host OS?
  • If you’re using Ubuntu, is it a native installation or running in a virtual machine (such as VMware, WSL, or VirtualBox)?

Thanks