This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare your Jetson Nano for use, including initial setup and troubleshooting common issues.
- Jetson Nano
- SD Card (16GB or larger recommended)
- 5V 2A Micro-USB Power Supply
- HDMI Cable
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Download the Jetson Nano Developer Kit SD Card Image (version 4.6.1)
Visit the NVIDIA Developer Downloads page to download the image. -
Unzip the Downloaded File
Extract the contents of the zip file after downloading. -
Download an Image Writing Tool
Obtain the Win32DiskImager tool from SourceForge. -
Write the Image to the SD Card
- Launch the Win32DiskImager tool.
- Select the unzipped image file and the SD card drive.
- Click on the Write button to begin the process.
If you encounter issues with the SD card being recognized or appearing as unusable, follow these steps:
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Access Disk Management
- Right-click on the Start menu.
- Select Disk Management.
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Prepare the SD Card
- In Disk Management, locate your SD card (it should appear as unallocated space).
- Right-click the unallocated space and select Create New Simple Volume.
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Format the SD Card
- Download the SD Memory Card Formatter for Windows.
- Install and run the tool to format your SD card, which should resolve any errors.
To leverage the capabilities of your Jetson Nano for AI-driven video analytics, setting up DeepStream is essential.
- Download DeepStream SDK 6.0
Follow the DeepStream 6.0 Quickstart Guide for detailed installation instructions.
By following these instructions, your Jetson Nano will be ready for developing cutting-edge AI applications.