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himanshuvaria
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3 years ago

NIOS Processor does not boot using QSPI Flash.

Hello, I am trying to boot Nios II Processor from QSPI Flash on MAX10 dev kit. For that I have prepared one design that blink one LED via software(.hex). I performed all the steps mentioned in...
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KellyJialin_Goh
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3 years ago

Hi，

You have to download a PFL(Parallel Flash Loader) project to program the QSPI flash. For more info please check: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/ug/ug_pfl.pdf


I will share with you an example of the MAX10 QSPI boot and the PFL(Parallel flash programmer), use this project .sof file to program the FPGA to work as a bridge to the flash. Then choose the design .pof file to program the flash then reset the board to boot from the flash successfully.


Thank you.

Regards,

Kelly