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Sof2Flash conversion for Ethernet downloading on Arria 10
Hi,
I encountered Sof2Flash conversion error as shown below.
Subsequently, I read that Arria 10 is not supported.
If so, how do I convert a SOF file to FLASH file for ethernet downloading on Arria 10 GX FPGA development kit?
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C:/intelFPGA_pro/20.1/nios2eds/bin/sof2flash.exe --input=input.sof --output=output.flash --offset=0x02D00000 --pfl --optionbit=0x00180000 --programmingmode=PS
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Feb 21, 2022 12:12:48 PM com.altera.commandApplication.CmdApp severe
SEVERE: sof2flash: Error creating intermediate files, exiting
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Best Regards
Ryan
15 Replies
- aikeu
Regular Contributor
- RyanT
Occasional Contributor
Hi Aik Eu,
I connect LAN cable to J9 ethernet port and follow the steps in the user guide.
I'm not using ethernet blaster. The on board USB blaster is not working for some unknown reason, but I have an external USB blaster 2 cable to program SOF.
The purpose of bringing up ethernet flash download is to provide a means to store my FPGA binary data in NVM and allow booting up the RTL code directly.
Recently, I managed to resolve JIC programming problem and can now store the my FPGA binary data in the serial flash.
Thus, ethernet flash download method is now a good-to-have option.
Best Regards
Ryan
- aikeu
Regular Contributor
Hi RyanT,
I afraid the project files that you flash/overwrite the original content of the board does not have the feature to support ethernet download.
Try to perform a Factory Reset and check the condition of the ethernet download on default factory settings before any attempt to flash any new files:
Thanks.
Regards,
Aik Eu
- aikeu
Regular Contributor
Hi RyanT,
I will close this thread as the original question to this thread has been answered. You can create a new thread for any further question.
Thanks.
Regards,
Aik Eu
- RyanT
Occasional Contributor
Hi Aik Eu,
Ok, thanks.
Best Regards
Ryan