Installing Target Software on a Second Host PC for Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano Without Reflashing

Issue Overview

Users are experiencing difficulty installing the target software for the Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano on a second host PC without reflashing the Orin Nano board. Specifically, after installing the SDK on the second PC and attempting to set up the target software, the expected ‘JetPack_6.0_Linux_JETSON_ORIN_NANO_TARGETS’ directory is not appearing in the nvidia_sdk folder.

The issue occurs during the SDK installation process on the second host PC, where the user wants to obtain the target software without going through the process of reflashing the Orin Nano board, which is already set up and functioning correctly with the first host PC.

Possible Causes

1. Incorrect SDK Installation Options: The user may have selected the wrong options during the SDK installation process on the second PC, particularly in Step 2 where "Target Hardware" was deselected.

2. Missing Download Option: The user might have overlooked the option to download the target software without immediately installing it on the Jetson device.

3. SDK Version Mismatch: There could be a potential mismatch between the SDK versions on the two host PCs, leading to differences in available options or behavior.

4. Connectivity Issues: Although connections were made between the second PC and the Orin Nano board, there might be undetected connectivity problems preventing proper recognition or software transfer.

Troubleshooting Steps, Solutions & Fixes

1. Use the "Download now, Install later" Option:

   • During the SDK installation process on the second PC, navigate to Step 2.
   • At the bottom of the screen, look for and select the "Download now. Install later." option.
   • This will allow you to download the target software without immediately flashing it to the Jetson device.

2. Verify SDK Version:

   • Ensure that both host PCs are running the same version of the NVIDIA SDK Manager.
   • If versions differ, update the SDK on both machines to the latest version available from the NVIDIA developer website.

3. Check Connectivity:

   • Verify that all connections between the second PC and the Orin Nano board are secure and properly set up.
   • Try disconnecting and reconnecting all cables to ensure proper connections.

4. Manual Download of Target Software:

   • If the automatic process fails, consider manually downloading the JetPack components for your specific Jetson device from the NVIDIA developer website.
   • Look for the ‘JetPack_6.0_Linux_JETSON_ORIN_NANO_TARGETS’ package or its equivalent for your SDK version.

5. Consult Official Documentation:

   • Review the official NVIDIA documentation for SDK Manager installation on Jetson devices:
     https://docs.nvidia.com/sdk-manager/install-with-sdkm-jetson/index.html
   • Follow the steps outlined in the documentation, paying close attention to the options for downloading and installing target software.

6. Contact NVIDIA Support:

   • If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to NVIDIA’s official support channels or community forums for more specific assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to obtain the target software on your second host PC without the need to reflash your Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano board. Remember to carefully review each step in the SDK installation process to ensure all necessary components are selected for download and installation.