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TMayd
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6 years ago

Remote Update IP: How does the CRC Error checking work? Specifically, can you erase part of an image and place a new image and have the "factory" image jump to that image?

Hello, I am trying to make use of the remote configuration IP core for the Cyclone V E. I have gotten the image to properly jump to a different configuration image start. My "factory image" is at 0x0...
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ShafiqY_Intel
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6 years ago

Hi TMayd,

Thank you for your reply.

"Does the CRC get calculated off of the entire configuration file"

Yes, CRC calculated from the configuration file.

"is it possible to partially erase only the old application image, place on a new one, and boot from the old factory image?"

Yes, it is possible to do so. You need to use the register Map to control your RSU design. You may refer to the following RSU reference design. You may see how we control the RSU using the Register Map.

https://fpgacloud.intel.com/devstore/platform/18.0.0/Standard/remote-system-upgrade-with-system-console-for-cyclone-10-lp/

Let me know if you have any further queries.

Thanks.