Jetson TX2 Setup

This guide demonstrates how to flash Jetson TX2 using Docker on Ubuntu 22.04. Docker provides a convenient environment for executing the NVIDIA SDK Manager tool without worrying about dependencies or system configurations.

Prerequisites

• Docker installed on the host PC

• Jetson TX2 development kit

• Internet connection

Steps

1. Download Docker Image

   • Download the Docker image from NVIDIA SDK Manager to your host PC.

2. Load Docker Image

   • Navigate to the directory where the downloaded Docker image is located.

   • Run the following command to load the Docker image:

     docker load -i ./sdkmanager-[version].[build#]-[base_OS]_docker.tar.gz

     Replace [version].[build#] and [base_OS] with the appropriate values. Press tab for autofill.

3. Tag the Version (Optional)

   • It's recommended to tag the version as "latest" for ease of use:

     docker tag sdkmanager:[version].[build#] sdkmanager:latest

4. Flash Jetson TX2

   • Run the following command to initiate the flashing process

     docker run -it --privileged -v /dev/bus/usb:/dev/bus/usb/ -v /dev:/dev -v /media/$USER:/media/nvidia:slave --name JetPack_TX2_Devkit --network host sdkmanager --cli --action install --login-type devzone --product Jetson --target-os Linux --version 4.6.4 --host --target JETSON_TX2_TARGETS --flash --license accept --stay-logged-in true --collect-usage-data enable --exit-on-finish

     This command initiates the SDK Manager in CLI mode and starts the flashing process.

   • Once the installation and flashing are complete, commit the container as a new image:

     docker commit JetPack_TX2_Devkit jetpack_tx2_devkit:flash

   • Remove the original container:

     docker container rm JetPack_TX2_Devkit

   • Run the flash operation directly from the created image:

     docker run -it --rm --privileged -v /dev/bus/usb:/dev/bus/usb/ jetpack_tx2_devkit:flash

   PS: You can use the 1st command again without the --name tag

5. Follow On-screen Instructions

   • Choose the packages to be installed.

   • Ignore any low memory warnings and proceed.

   

   • Select either automatic or manual mode.

   • Choose automatic mode, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the flashing process.

   
6. Completion

   • Once the flashing process is completed, your Jetson TX2 will be flashed and ready for use.

Additional Notes

• Make sure to connect the Jetson TX2 development kit to your host PC via USB during the flashing process.

With this Docker-based approach, flashing your Jetson TX2 becomes a seamless process, eliminating the hassle of managing dependencies and configurations.

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Known Issues and Workarounds for SDK Manager Docker Image

Issue:

When installing JetPack SDK using the SDK Manager Docker image, you may encounter the following error during installation from the File System and OS component:

dpkg: Exec format error

Workaround:

Before installing JetPack SDK, ensure that qemu-user-static and binfmt-support are installed on your host machine. Run the following command on your host machine:

sudo apt-get install qemu-user-static binfmt-support
sudo update-binfmts --enable

DRIVE SDK Installation

Issue:

Flashing the target may fail during DRIVE SDK installation if ADB is running on the host machine.

Workaround:

Before flashing the target, make sure to stop ADB using the following command on your host machine:

sudo killall adb

Issue:

Many Packages don't get downloaded. Example: "error: Download 'NVIDIA Container Runtime with Docker integration (Beta)' failure"

Workaround:

Go to Software and updates and tick on links having Nvidia.

Also subsequently on the jetson try running the following commands

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nvidia-jetpack

Additional Notes:

• These known issues and workarounds are provided to assist with a smoother installation process.

• Ensure to follow the instructions carefully to avoid encountering the mentioned issues.

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Instructions for manual mode will be updated soon. Please refer to the documentation at NVIDIA SDK Manager Docker Containers for further Reference.