Setting Up the E3550 Platform

The NVIDIA DRIVE™ AGX hardware kit includes:
The platform. The label on the platform may say DRIVE Main: item #1 in one box.
All other accessories: items 2-10 in a separate box.
The hardware components are as follows:
Item Number
Label
Component and Description
1
DRIVE Main
NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Xavier Developer Kit
2
System Power
Power supply, power adapter, and US power cord.
3
Vehicle Harness
48-pin vehicle cable harness.
4
RTC Module
Real-time clock module and PPS cable.
5
ACC Power
Power adapter for accessories.
6
Ethernet
Dual GbE dongle and HSD cable.
7
USB Hub
USB 3.0 hub.
8
USB Type A to Type A Cable
USB 2.0 Type A to Type A cable.
9
Camera Breakout
Quad camera breakout cable.
10
Camera
Sekonix 2MP RCCB AR231 60 FOV GMSL camera and Fakra coax cable.
Some of the cables in the kit may not exactly match the images shown. For example, the HSD cable for the dual GbE dongle may be slightly different.
Additionally, to ensure correct connections, examine the real-time clock module and the dual GbE dongle to identify the differences in these components, as shown.
Additional components that are required to start using the platform but are not provided include:
Component
Description
HDMI display and cable
HDMI display monitor and associated cable to display system output.
Keyboard
Required to interface with the system.
Mouse
Required to navigate the system.
The keyboard is required to use the DriveWorks samples.
The mouse is useful for development purposes.
 
A duplicate set of these items are required to operate Xavier B.
Additional hardware that is not provided as part of the kit but is required for development purposes include:
Component
Description
Linux host system
Required for cross-compiling, flashing, and access to the console.
Ethernet cable
Required for internet access.

Front Panel

The front connections are as follows:
For information on mapping the camera connections, consult Setting up the Cameras.

Back Panel

The back connections are as follows:
Note:
Use the USB 2.0 debug port to connect to the Linux host system to:
Flash the firmware.
Enable console access to:
Xavier A
Xavier B
P2888 CVM
Microcontroller (MCU)
 
Note:
The DRIVE AGX Platform eSATA ports support SATA II speeds only, provided an eSATA/SATA adaptor cable certified for at least SATA II speeds (such as https://www.tripplite.com/sata-to-esata-transition-cable-7pin-7pin-18-inch~P95218I) is used.
Xavier A
Xavier B
P2888 CVM
Microcontroller (MCU)

Cable Harness

The cable harness connections are as follows:A close up of a logo Description generated with high confidence

Connecting the Platform

Before making any connections, ensure the platform is not connected to the AC power supply. Failure to do so may damage the platform.
To connect the platform
1. Verify that the latch on the vehicle harness cable is in the open position.
2. Connect the harness cable to the harness connector on the platform.
3. Lock the harness by placing the latch into the closed position.
4. Ensure the MCU programming switch is set to the RUN position.
5. Connect the power supply IN connector on the vehicle cable harness to the matching power supply connection on the platform.
6. Connect the KL 15 ignition banana plug to the corresponding red jack located on the vehicle cable harness.
To connect a display, keyboard, and mouse to Xavier A
1. Connect an HDMI cable from the monitor to the back of the platform at Xavier A HDMI port 1.
2. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to Xavier USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2.
Alternatively, to use one USB 3.0 port, connect the keyboard and mouse to the provided USB 3.0 hub.
Note:
The Ubuntu desktop is no longer provided in the DRIVE OS release. See the X11 Window System chapter under Window Systems for information on manually starting the X server to run X11 samples, or see the relevant sections on NvMedia and Graphics samples to run Wayland or EGL samples.
 
 
To connect a display, keyboard, and mouse to Xavier B
1. Connect an HDMI cable from the monitor to the back of the platform at Xavier B HDMI port.
2. Connect a USB 3.0 hub to the Xavier B USB 3.0 port.
3. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB 3.0 hub.
To connect to the Linux host
Connect the USB 2.0 Type A to Type A cable from the Linux host system to the USB 2.0 debug port on the platform.
Note:
To secure the NVIDIA DRIVE platform from unauthorized access, update the default password and username on pre-flashed boards immediately after flashing and prior to enabling any network access. Follow the steps from Changing the Default Target Username and Password.
To enable network access
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable either port on the Dual GbE dongle.
2. Connect the HSD cable of the Dual GbE dongle to one of the 1 Gbps HSD Ethernet Ports.
Consult the Front Panel image to locate one of the 1 Gbps HSD Ethernet Ports.
3. Connect the dongle power supply to the dual GbE dongle and plug it into an AC outlet.

Setting Up the Cameras

For detailed instructions, consult the Camera Setup and Configuration topic.