Squash FS Error during Jetpack 7.2 install

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson Systems Jetson Orin Nano
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Hello,

I purchased a reComputer Super J3011 preinstalled with Jetpack 6.1. Was unable to get Jetson-containers to install correctly and run Docker. I decided to run the Jetpack 7.2 ISO. It appears that 39.2 firmware installed, but when the OS installs it fails with Squash FS errors. I have no idea how to resolve this issue. Any help would be appreciated.

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Thanks for the detailed setup info. SquashFS errors during OS installation can stem from several sources—ISO corruption, media integrity issues, or hardware-specific problems. To help troubleshoot, could you provide:

  1. Exact error message: What is the complete SquashFS error message or error code displayed during installation?
  2. Installation logs: Can you capture and share the full output from the Jetpack 7.2 installer (or any logs from the installation process)?
  3. ISO verification: Have you verified the integrity of the Jetpack 7.2 ISO using its checksum or signature?
  4. Media checks: Did you perform any integrity checks on the installation media (USB drive, SD card, etc.) before attempting the install?
  5. Hardware diagnostics: Are there any BIOS/firmware logs or hardware-specific diagnostic outputs available from the device?

Once we have these details, we can narrow down whether this is an ISO delivery issue, media problem, or device-specific incompatibility.

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Thank you for replying so quickly. The exact error message is as follows:

SquashFS error :Unable to read data cache entry [d455b4]

SquashFS error :Unable to read page, block d455b4, size ad40

  1. I’m unsure as to how to capture the output or logs from the install with a USB stick. What method would I use?
  2. I can’t seem to find any checksum info on the Jetson website. Where is it located? I have tried downloading it several times in the event that there was corruption.
  3. I ran integrity checks on the USB sticks that I’ve tried. Three different ones.
  4. Once again I don’t know how or where to get the hardware diagnostics. Willing to try.
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Thanks for providing those specific error details. The SquashFS errors at block d455b4 are helpful. To narrow down whether this is a media issue, ISO corruption, or hardware problem, we need a few more diagnostics:

1. Installation Log Capture
Boot from the USB and capture the full installer output. You can:

  • Redirect output to a file: tee /tmp/install.log during installation
  • Or photograph/screenshot the text-based installer output if redirection isn’t available
  • Share the log file or photos in your next reply

2. ISO Checksum Verification
Verify the Jetpack 7.2 ISO integrity using SHA256. You can find the official checksum on the Jetson Download Center or we can help you locate it. Run:

sha256sum jetpack-7.2.iso

Compare the output to the official checksum. If they don’t match, re-download the ISO.

3. Hardware Diagnostics
Run diagnostics on the reComputer Super J3011:

  • Boot into BIOS/UEFI and check for any reported hardware errors or warnings
  • If available, run built-in memory or storage diagnostics
  • Share any BIOS logs or device health reports

4. Error Consistency
Does the error always occur at block d455b4, or does it vary across different installation attempts?

Once you provide these details, we’ll have a clearer picture of whether the issue is environmental or hardware-related.

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Good evening,

I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. I came across the Seeedstudio Wiki with directions for flashing the NVme over USB from a Ubuntu host PC. I followed these directions and was successful. I hope I didn’t waste your time. For anyone that needs it here is the link.

Thank you

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Glad the Seeed BSP flashing procedure worked. You did not waste anyone’s time, and posting the working path gives the next reComputer Super J3011 user a useful resolution.

For future readers, the successful route was Seeed’s JetPack flashing procedure from an Ubuntu host over USB. That confirms a working recovery path, but it does not establish why the ISO installation reported the SquashFS read errors.

The J3011 uses a Jetson Orin Nano 8GB module, so I am moving this thread to Jetson Orin Nano. You do not need to repost.

Thank You !