Flash the C2401

This guide explains how to flash the system onto the C2401 Mini Kit.

Before You Start

• Ubuntu VM and SDK Manager installed (see the installation guide)
• A USB Type-C cable capable of data transfer
• C2401 Mini Kit

1. Enter Recovery Mode

The C2401 enters recovery mode through the Recovery button on its side.

Steps:

1. Disconnect the C2401 power.
2. Press and hold the RECOVERY button.
3. Connect the power.
4. Connect the C2401 to the VM with a USB Type-C cable.
5. Release the RECOVERY button.

2. Detect the Device

Run in the Ubuntu terminal:

lsusb | grep -i nvidia

If an NVIDIA device is detected, recovery mode was entered successfully.

3. Flash with SDK Manager

Open SDK Manager and select the corresponding module model.

Note

The C2401 is an all-in-one Mini Kit; select the model that matches the built-in module.

Uncheck Host Machine and keep only Target Hardware.

After selecting the JetPack version, start the flashing flow.

In the flashing configuration window, select the storage medium and system version.

Click Flash to start and wait for it to finish.

4. Finish

After flashing, the C2401 reboots automatically into the system.

First Boot Configuration

• Select language, time zone, and keyboard layout
• Set a username and password
• Once done, you reach the Ubuntu desktop

Troubleshooting

Cannot Enter Recovery Mode

• Confirm the RECOVERY button is pressed firmly
• Confirm the power supply is working
• Check that the USB Type-C cable is a data cable

SDK Manager Cannot Detect the Device

• In VMware, confirm the USB device is connected to the VM
• Run lsusb to confirm the device is detected
• Try a different USB port

Flashing Failed

• Ensure enough disk space
• Keep the USB connection stable during flashing
• Re-enter recovery mode and retry

Next Steps

• C2401 Introduction

Source: Kytech (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd — LinkZee Labs