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

Download Docker Image
- Download the Docker image from NVIDIA SDK Manager to your host PC.
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.
Tag the Version (Optional)
- It's recommended to tag the version as "latest" for ease of use:
  docker tag sdkmanager:[version].[build#] sdkmanager:latest

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

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.
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.

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.

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

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