Accessing the Boot Menu of the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX Developer Kit is essential for various purposes, such as changing the boot order, troubleshooting boot issues, or installing a new operating system. In this article, we will guide you through the process of accessing the Boot Menu step by step.
Step 1: Powering on the Jetson Xavier NX Developer Kit
Before we start, make sure the Jetson Xavier NX Developer Kit is properly connected to a power source and a display device. Once everything is set up, press the power button to turn on the device.
Step 2: Entering the Boot Menu
As the device starts up, you need to press a specific key combination to access the Boot Menu. The exact key combination may vary depending on the firmware version installed on your Jetson Xavier NX Developer Kit. The most common key combinations are:
| Firmware Version | Key Combination |
|---|---|
| Earlier versions | ESC |
| V1.0 and later | SHIFT or ESC |
During the boot process, keep pressing the specified key combination until the Boot Menu appears on the screen.
Step 3: Navigating the Boot Menu
Once you have successfully entered the Boot Menu, you will see a list of boot options. You can navigate through these options using the arrow keys on your keyboard. The available options may include:
- Internal eMMC: This option allows you to boot from the internal eMMC storage, which is the default boot device.
- USB: If you have connected a bootable USB device, such as a USB flash drive or an external hard drive, this option allows you to boot from it.
- SD Card: If you have inserted a bootable SD card, this option allows you to boot from it.
- Network Boot: This option enables booting from a network server using the PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) protocol.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired boot option and press the Enter key to select it.
Step 4: Changing the Boot Order
If you want to change the boot order, i.e., the priority of boot devices, you can do so in the Boot Menu. By default, the internal eMMC storage is set as the first boot device. To change the boot order, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Boot Order or Boot Priority option in the Boot Menu using the arrow keys.
- Press the Enter key to access the boot order settings.
- Use the arrow keys to select the desired boot device.
- Press the "+" or "-" keys to move the selected boot device up or down in the boot order.
- Once you have adjusted the boot order according to your preference, press the Enter key to save the changes.
After saving the changes, the Jetson Xavier NX Developer Kit will boot from the device you have set as the first boot device in the boot order.
Step 5: Exiting the Boot Menu
After selecting the desired boot option or making changes to the boot order, you can exit the Boot Menu and continue with the boot process. To exit the Boot Menu, simply navigate to the Exit or Save & Exit option using the arrow keys and press the Enter key. The device will then proceed to boot from the selected device.
That's it! You have successfully learned how to access the Boot Menu of the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX Developer Kit. Remember, the key combination and available options may vary depending on the firmware version installed on your device, so refer to the documentation provided by NVIDIA for specific instructions.
References
| Reference | Link |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX Developer Kit User Guide | https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/dlc/jetson-xavier-nx-devkit-user-guide |