Need Help: Cannot Switch to SUPER Power Mode on Jetson Orin NX

[tranphuocloi.work]

Hi,
I’m unable to upgrade to MAXN SUPER mode after trying to upgrade with SDK Manager. I have tried many times but it still doesn’t work.
My Jetson configuration (as shown in the image):

• Jetson Orin NX 16GB
• Jetpack 6.2.1
• L4T 36.4.4

Please let me know how I can upgrade my Jetson so that it can run in Super mode. Let me know if you need any additional information.
I’m a beginner with Jetson and my English is not very good. Thank you.

[carolyuu]

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I’d be happy to help you upgrade your Jetson Orin NX to run in Super mode.

First, let’s confirm that your Jetson Orin NX is eligible for Super mode. According to the documentation, Super mode is supported on Jetson Orin NX series with 16GB of memory, which matches your configuration.

To enable Super mode on your Jetson Orin NX, you’ll need to perform a software upgrade. NVIDIA provides a new flash configuration file for customers who need improved performance. The new flash config supports a 40W power mode and MAXN power mode for the Jetson Orin NX series of production modules.

Before we proceed, please note that enabling Super mode requires a higher power budget, and you may need to redesign your carrier boards and thermal solutions to support the increased power consumption. For the Orin NX series, the carrier board must have an HV rail to enable Super mode, and thermal designs need to support 40W.

To upgrade your Jetson Orin NX, follow these steps:

1. Check if your Jetson module is in Force Recovery Mode: Connect your Linux host computer to the appropriate USB port on your Jetson developer kit. Open a terminal window on your host computer and enter the command lsusb. If you see the message “Bus Device : ID 0955: 7323 Nvidia Corp.”, it indicates that your Jetson module is in Force Recovery Mode.
2. Download the latest JetPack and L4T: Ensure you have the latest JetPack and L4T versions installed on your host computer. You can download the latest versions from the NVIDIA website.
3. Flash the new configuration file: Use the tools/kernel_flash/l4t_initrd_flash.sh script to flash the new configuration file to your Jetson module. You’ll need to provide the necessary parameters, such as BOARDID, FAB, BOARDSKU, CHIP_SKU, and RAMCODE_ID. You can refer to the NVIDIA documentation for more information on these parameters.
4. Verify the upgrade: After flashing the new configuration file, verify that your Jetson Orin NX is running in Super mode. You can check the power consumption and performance of your module to confirm that it’s running in Super mode.

If you’re still having trouble upgrading your Jetson Orin NX, please provide more details about the errors you’re encountering, and I’ll do my best to assist you.

Additionally, since you’re a beginner with Jetson, I recommend checking out the NVIDIA Jetson Linux Developer Guide, which provides comprehensive documentation on getting started with Jetson, including setting up the development environment, flashing the module, and running applications.

Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

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