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16 years ago

[HELP]question about loading different sof+elf files in remote upgrade

hello: I've completed the things about loading application sof file in remote upgrade and that is successful.Now I want to load the sof+elf file.How could i do?Can i use the ide flash programmer t...
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16 years ago

Thanks Jake!

It's working now. However, I have a couple more questions for you.

Currently we are able to update our firmware (on Cyclone II board) like this:

1. make the bin file using a script like your's

2. send the .bin file to the board via TCP/IP using a custom app on the PC

3. Nios writes the new FW image into EPCS

4. we hit the reset button to start the new FW

Is there a way to have the board reset and use the new firmware without the user having to hit the reset button?

Also, for production we're looking for a way to write the FW to EPCS via JTAG but w/o the full suite of Quartus/Nios IDE installed. I've read the documentation on using the stand-alone programmer but I'm a little confused about how to get it running. Since the IDE won't be installed, we will not have the NiosII Command Shell. To use the stand-alone programmer, do we need to install a Linux command shell (bash/cygwin?). I'm afraid I just don't know much about Linux (it's "all Windows - all the time" around here). Could you give me some pointers on how get this going?

Thanks