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Flash the Official Developer Kit ​

This guide explains how to use SDK Manager to flash the system onto an NVIDIA official Developer Kit.

Scope

This tutorial applies to the Jetson Orin Nano/NX official Developer Kit. For third-party carrier boards (C1901/C1902/C2401), refer to the corresponding flashing guides.

1. Enter Recovery Mode ​

Before flashing, put the module into Recovery Mode.

Enter Recovery Mode

Steps:

  1. Disconnect the power.
  2. Use a jumper cap to short the FC REC and GND pins (or hold the Recovery button).
  3. Connect the power, hold for 2 seconds, then release.
  4. Connect the module to the virtual machine with a USB cable.

2. Detect the Device ​

Run the following command in the Ubuntu terminal to confirm the device is detected:

bash
lsusb | grep -i nvidia

Detect Device

If you see NVIDIA-related devices, recovery mode was entered successfully and the VM has captured the USB device.

3. Flash with SDK Manager ​

Open SDK Manager, log in, and select the corresponding hardware model.

Select Hardware

Uncheck Host Machine and keep only Target Hardware.

Configure Flashing Options

Select the JetPack version; the latest stable release is recommended.

Select JetPack Version

Proceed to the flashing flow, accept the license agreement, and start downloading and flashing the system.

Start Flashing

In the flashing configuration window that pops up, choose the manual setup mode.

Flashing Configuration

Choose the storage medium (such as NVMe or eMMC) and set a username and password.

Set Storage and Account

Click Flash to start flashing the system and wait for it to finish.

Flash System

After flashing, the module reboots automatically into the system.

Flashing Complete

Troubleshooting ​

Device Not Detected ​

  • Confirm recovery mode was entered correctly
  • Check that the USB cable is a data cable (not charge-only)
  • In VMware, confirm the USB device is connected to the VM (VM > Removable Devices)
  • Try a different USB port or cable

Flashing Interrupted or Failed ​

  • Ensure the VM has enough disk space (≥ 60GB)
  • Disable the VM's power-saving/sleep settings
  • Do not disconnect USB during flashing
  • Re-enter recovery mode and retry

Choosing a Storage Medium ​

  • NVMe SSD: Fast and high-capacity — recommended
  • eMMC: Onboard storage, fixed capacity
  • SD card: Supported only on some models

Next Steps ​

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