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====== Setting Up a Jetson Orin AGX Device =====

Here is a step-by-step tutorial explaining how to set up a Jetson Orin AGX device

===== Step 1: Install the NVIDIA SDK Manager =====

  - Visit the NVIDIA SDK Manager webpage and download the installation package for your host system (x86 Linux machine).
      * The SDK Manager is a tool that helps install the Jetson development environment, including flashing the Jetson device with the desired Jetpack version.
  - Install the downloaded package on your host machine.
      * This can typically be done by double-clicking the `.deb` file or using the `dpkg` command in the terminal.

===== Step 2: Launch the SDK Manager =====

  - Open the NVIDIA SDK Manager application on your host machine.
  - If prompted, enter your NVIDIA Developer account credentials.
     * If you don't have an account, you can create one for free.

===== Step 3: Configure the SDK Manager =====

  - In the SDK Manager interface, locate the "Target Hardware" section and select your Jetson model (e.g., Jetson Xavier NX).
  - Disable the "Host Machine" option if you're not planning to cross-compile on the host.
  - Choose the desired Jetpack version from the "Target Operating System" section.
     * The latest version is selected by default, but you can choose a different one if needed.
  - Enable or disable additional components like DeepStream based on your requirements.
  - Review the license agreements and accept them to proceed.

===== Step 4: Download the Required Components =====

  - The SDK Manager will download the necessary components, including the Jetson Linux image and the Jetson runtime/SDK components.
  - Set the desired download and target hardware image folders if prompted.
  - The download process may take some time, depending on your internet connection speed.

===== Step 5: Set Up the Jetson for Flashing =====

There are two methods for setting up the Jetson for flashing:

==== Automatic Setup (if the Jetson is already running) ====

  - Connect the Jetson device to the host machine via a USB cable.
  - The SDK Manager should automatically detect the Jetson model.
  - Provide the Jetson's username and password when prompted.
  - Configure the storage device where the root file system (rootFS) will be installed (e.g., NVMe SSD for native boot).

==== Manual Setup (if the Jetson is not running) ====

  - Select the "Manual Setup" option in the SDK Manager.
  - Follow the instructions to put the Jetson into force recovery mode by jumper pins on the J50 header.
  - Connect the Jetson to the host machine via a USB cable.
  - The SDK Manager should detect the Jetson in force recovery mode.
  - Configure the desired storage device for the rootFS installation.
  - Set the OEM configuration to "Runtime" if you want to configure the Jetson during the first boot.

===== Step 6: Flash the Jetson =====

  - Click the "Flash" button in the SDK Manager to begin the flashing process.
  - The SDK Manager will flash the Jetson Linux image to the selected storage device.

===== Step 7: Configure the Jetson (if OEM configuration is set to "Runtime") =====

  - After the initial flash, the Jetson will boot up, and you may need to configure it.
  - Follow the on-screen prompts to set up features like language, username, password, and partition sizes.
  - Choose any additional components you want to install, such as Chromium.

===== Step 8: Install Jetpack Components =====

  - Go back to the SDK Manager on the host machine.
  - Provide the Jetson's IP address and the username/password you set during the configuration.
  - Click the "Install" button to begin installing the selected Jetpack components (runtime, SDK, etc.) on the Jetson device.

===== Step 9: Verify the Installation =====

  - Once the installation is complete, you can verify the installed components on the Jetson itself.
  - Open a terminal on the Jetson and run commands like `sudo apt update` and `jtop` (after installing the `jetson-stats` package) to check the installed Jetpack version, libraries, and other details.
  - You can also use the "Disks" application to view the storage device and its partitions.

**Note:** This tutorial covers the basic steps for setting up a Jetson Orin AGX device using the NVIDIA SDK Manager. Always refer to the official documentation for the latest instructions and any updates, as the process may change over time.