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15 years ago

Where is SDRAM initilization done?

I am trying to build a NIOS system with SDRAM. On an ARM SoC, usually software do the SDRAM initilization. But on NIOS system, I do not find who takes this job. Can anyone help to explain? Thanks.
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15 years ago

This is the bootloader's responsability. If you use an EPCS controller, the bootloader is included. Just set the CPU to boot on the EPCS controller. If you use a parallel flash, set the CPU to boot on it and the Nios programmer will flash the bootloader for you.