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SDK Manager – System Flashing Guide

For NVIDIA Jetson Devices

1. Download NVIDIA JetPack and SDK Manager​

Open NVIDIA’s JetPack page:

https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/jetpack

Download SDK Manager for Ubuntu (18.04 or 20.04).
You must log in with your NVIDIA Developer account.

2. Install SDK Manager​

Open a terminal and go to the folder where the .deb installer was downloaded:

cd Downloads/

Install SDK Manager:

sudo dpkg -i sdkmanager_1.9.2-10889_amd64.deb

If dependencies are missing, fix them:

sudo apt --fix-broken install

3. Launch SDK Manager​

Open the Ubuntu applications menu and search for SDK Manager.

Log in using your NVIDIA account.

4. Put Your Jetson Orin Nano into Recovery Mode​

Bridge the FC REC and GND pins using a jumper.

Connect HDMI, keyboard, mouse, Micro‑USB, and power.
The device will automatically enter REC mode.

5. Select Hardware and JetPack Version​

Choose:

  • Target Hardware → Jetson Orin Nano
  • JetPack Version → e.g., 5.1.1

If not detected, ensure REC mode, USB passthrough, and click Refresh.

Select the correct module (8GB or 16GB):

6. Select Components​

Keep defaults:

  • Jetson OS
  • Jetson SDK Components

Accept the license and continue.

7. Initial System Flashing​

After OS flashing, your Jetson will reboot.
Complete initial setup:

  • Username
  • Password
  • Network connection

8. Install SDK Components​

Reconnect the USB so the VM detects the Jetson again.
Enter the username/password.

Click Install.

When complete:

9. Final Step​

Remove the jumper from FC REC → GND.