How to Install NVIDIA JetPack SDK on Target

Introduction

This wiki page explains how to install NVIDIA Jetpack 4.2.2 SDK for Jetson TX2 with a remote host on Ubuntu 18.04 using NVIDIA SDK Manager.

Procedure

On the host :

1. Download SDK Manager for Jetpack 4.2.2

2. Install the SDK Manager

3. Open the SDK Manager and login with your NVIDIA account

4. Change Target Hardware to Jetson TX2 then select Continue

5. Make sure that Jetson OS and Jetson SDK Components are selected and accept the terms and conditions

6. Wait for SDX Manager is about to flash your Jetson TX2 screen to appear

7. Connect the host computer to the Micro-B USB connector on the target

8. Set the device USB Recovery Mode to Automatic Setup, Fill IP Address, Username and Password, then select Flash

On the target :

10. Wait for Ubuntu System configuration wizard screen on the target

11. Complete the Ubuntu System configuration wizard on the target

12. Wait for OS login screen

13. Update the target system

    sudo apt-get update
    sudo apt-get upgrade
    sudo apt autoremove
    sudo reboot
    

On the host :

14. In the Install SDX components on your Jetson TX2 screen, make sure IP Address, Username and Password are valid, then select Install

15. Wait for installation to complete, then select Finish and exit

16. Jetson OS and Jetpack components are now installed, and the target is ready for usage

What's next?

The next step is to Configure the Target.

References

• Jetpack : https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/jetpack
• Installation with NVIDIA SDX Manager : https://docs.nvidia.com/sdk-manager/install-with-sdkm-jetson/index.html