Using the flash programmer from the command line, Hps flash programmer, Hps flash programmer -2 – Altera SoC Embedded Design Suite User Manual
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The target portion is the HPS in the SoC. The target accepts the programming data flash content and
required information about the target flash memory device sent by the host. The target writes the data to
the flash memory device.
Figure 9-1: HPS Flash Programmer
The HPS flash programmer determines the type of flash to program by sampling the boot select (BSEL)
pins during cold reset; you do not need to specify the type of flash to program.
Using the Flash Programmer from the Command Line
HPS Flash Programmer
The HPS flash programmer utility can erase, blank-check, program, verify, and examine the flash. The
utility accepts a Binary File with a required ".bin" extension.
The HPS flash programmer command-line syntax is:
quartus_hps <options> <file.bin>
Note: The HPS flash programmer uses byte addressing.
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Using the Flash Programmer from the Command Line
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HPS Flash Programmer User Guide