[Hardware] Nvidia Jetson Nano Basic Setup Guide

ErlsnWu Mar 13, 2023

Here's a record of my setup process. If you need guidance for LiveChess2FEN, refer to the original author's page, ensuring you check the version before installation!

1.Writing image file and bootup

1. Format your microSD via SD Memory Card Formatter
2. Wrting image file into microSD via balenaEtcher
   For LiveChess2FEN, I recommend usingJetPack 4.6
3. First boot
   Note: If you using DC power supply, you will need to fit a jumper to J48. You may check the detail on this page. The green LED next to the Micro-USB connector will light as soon as the board is power on. When you boot the first time, you will need to set some operating system setting.
4. WiFi dongle(Optional)
   If your WiFi adapters that are based on the RTL8812BU and RTL8822BU chipset, you will need to install drivers for the adapters. You can find more details on this page
   Note: Try NOT to plug your adapter in before the installation is completed. Since the OS will try to install drivers that won't fit, then you have to remove the one OS installed before you do the following steps.
   1. Update and upgrade system packages(you will need to connect your Nano to internet via LAN cable).
      Open terminal then:

       sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

      Once the update & upgrade is completed, reboot your board.

       sudo reboot

   2. Install the required packages
      

       sudo apt install -y build-essential dkms git iw

   3. Download the driver and run the installation script
      

       mkdir -p ~/src
       cd ~/src
       git clone https://github.com/morrownr/88x2bu-20210702.git
       cd ~/src/88x2bu-20210702
       sudo ./install-driver.sh

      After reboot, your WiFi adapter should work just fine.