Learn How To Boot Zcu102 From Sd Card In Just 3 Easy Steps!

Hi, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about how to boot the Xilinx ZCU102 development board from an SD card. If you’re an FPGA enthusiast like me, you’ve probably already tried booting the board from the on-board flash, and you’ve probably also noticed that it’s slow. Well, it turns out that you can boot the board from an SD card, and it’s much faster! So, let’s get started!

How To Boot Zcu102 From Sd Card

First, you have to create an SD Card with PetaLinux.

SD Card creation:

* Download and unzip Xilinx PetaLinux (V2020.1)

* Open terminal and navigate to PetaLinux directory

* Create BOOT.BIN and BOOT.TXT files

1. Run “petalinux-create –boot –fsbl zynq FSBL.bin –u-boot u-boot.elf —config de0 nanozed_bsp”

2. Run “petalinux-config -c rootfs_overlay”

3. Run “petalinux-config -c kernel”

4. Run “petalinux-config -c boot”

5. Run “petalinux-config -c fsbl –fsbl zynq FSBL.bin”

6. Run “petalinux-config -c u-boot –u-boot u-boot.elf”

7. Run “petalinux-config -c boot –fsbl zynq FSBL.bin –u-boot u-boot.elf”

8. Run “petalinux-config -c boot –fsbl zynq FSBL.bin –u-boot u-boot.elf –add-overlay zynq_fsbl_overlay”

9. Run “petalinux-build”

10. Run “petalinux-package –boot –fsbl zynq FSBL.bin –u-boot u-boot.elf”

11. Run “petalinux-package –sdcard BOOT.bin BOOT.scr”

12. BOOT.

What Are The Steps To Boot A Zcu102 Board From Sd Card?

• 1. Power on the board and wait until it finishes its boot process.
• 2. Insert the SD card into the board’s SD card slot.
• 3. Set the boot mode to SD card.
• 4. Wait for the board to start booting from the SD card.
• 5. Once the board has booted, you can remove the SD card and use it as needed.

How Do I Prepare An Sd Card To Boot A Zcu102 Board?

Here are some steps you can follow to prepare an SD card to boot a ZCU102 board:

1. Purchase an SD card. You can either purchase an SD card online or at your local electronics store. Make sure to purchase an SD card that is compatible with the ZCU102 board, as not all SD cards are compatible with the board.

2. Format the SD card. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on your computer and format it using a formatting tool such as SDFormatter. This will erase all the data on the card and make it ready to boot the ZCU102 board.

3. Copy the boot files to the SD card. Download the boot files for the ZCU102 board from the official Xilinx website or from a trusted source. Copy the boot files to the SD card using a file copying tool such as Windows Explorer or Finder. Make sure to put the boot files in the correct location on the SD card, as shown in the documentation for the Xilinx board.

4. Prepare the SD card for booting. Insert the SD card into the ZCU102 board, and power on the board. The ZCU102 board will automatically detect the SD card and boot from it. Once the board has booted, you can use the SD card to store other files and data, or you can use it to boot the board again.

What Are The Requirements For Booting A Zcu102 Board From Sd Card?

The ZCU102 board can be booted from an SD card by following the requirements listed below:

1. Prepare the SD card:

* Format the SD card using FAT32 file system.

* Copy the boot files (u-boot, u-boot-spl, and uImage) to the SD card.

* The boot files can be downloaded from the ZCU102 board support package provided by Xilinx.

2. Configure the SD card:

* Set the bootable flag in the BOOT.INI file present on the SD card.

* The BOOT.INI file can be created on the SD card using the following command:

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echo “setenv bootargs ${bootargs} root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rw rootwait clk_ignore_unused” > BOOT.INI

3. Insert the SD card into the ZCU102 board.

4. Power on the board by connecting the power supply.

What Files Do I Need To Copy To The Sd Card To Boot A Zcu102 Board?

To install the ZCU102 board, you will need to copy some files to the SD card. Here are the files you need to copy:

1) BOOT.bin file: This file is the boot loader. It is located in the Xilinx SDK installation directory.

2) BRAM.bit file: This file is the bitstream. It is located in the Xilinx SDK installation directory.

3) xilkernel.xclbin file: This file is the kernel. It is located in the Xilinx SDK installation directory.

4) u-boot-zynq-zed.elf file: This file is the U-Boot image. It is located in the Xilinx SDK installation directory.

5) u-boot-zynq-zed.dtbo file: This file is the device tree blob. It is located in the Xilinx SDK installation directory.

Once you have copied these files to the SD card, insert the card into the ZCU102 board, and power on the board. The board should boot from the SD card and load the U-Boot image.

How Do I Configure The Sd Card To Boot A Zcu102 Board?

To boot the ZCU102 board from an SD card, you will need to use a microSD card with the appropriate image loaded onto it. Here are the steps to configure the SD card to boot the ZCU102 board:

1. Download the appropriate image from the Xilinx website.

2. Extract the ZIP file and load the .bit file onto the microSD card using a suitable tool such as Win32DiskImager.

3. Insert the microSD card into the ZCU102 board.

4. Connect the JTAG cable to the ZCU102 board.

5. Power on the board by connecting the DC power supply.

6. Press and hold the “PROG” button on the board while powering it on.

7. Release the “PROG” button once the board boots up.

8. The ZCU102 should now be booting from the microSD card.

Note: Ensure that the microSD card is formatted with the FAT32 file system before loading the image onto it.

Key Points

In conclusion, booting a ZCU102 from an SD card is a relatively easy process, and can be accomplished by following these simple instructions. By creating an SD card with the proper files and configuring the board’s settings, you can boot your ZCU102 directly from the SD card, bypassing the need for a hard drive or other forms of storage. This can be a convenient option for testing and developing embedded systems, and can save you time and effort in the long run.