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14 years ago

DE2-70 Flash

how to test flash memory on de2-70 kit?

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    Whenever I need to quickly test the flash hardware (thus excluding sw driver and application), I usually stick with the raw method:

    I directly access the flash base address with IOWR/IORD and I use the flash command interface. Refer to the actual flash meory datasheet: you usually need only 3 IOWRs to enter auto-select mode and then get device information with IORD.

    This way you immediately test if the flash is 'alive'. Afterwards you can perform more exhaustive tests.