Related Information
Intel Quartus Prime Pro Edition User Guide: Programmer
For information about the programming file generator output file types.
1.2.1.2. Specifying Boot Order for Intel Agilex SoC Devices
For Intel Agilex SoC devices you can specify the configuration order, choosing either the FPGA First or the Hard Processor
System (HPS) First options.
When you select the FPGA First option, the SDM fully configures the FPGA, then configures the HPS SDRAM pins, loads the
HPS first stage boot loader (FSBL) and takes the HPS out of reset. In this mode the fabric begins functioning just before the
HPS exits reset. Note that FPGA First option does not allow FPGA reconfiguration by using HPS. This user guide defines a state
when the FPGA is functional. Configuration and initialization are complete.
When you select the HPS First option, the SDM first configures the HPS SDRAM pins, loads the HPS FSBL and takes the HPS
out of reset. Then the HPS configures the FPGA I/O and FPGA fabric at a later time. The HPS First option has the following
advantages:
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Minimizes the amount of SDM flash memory required.
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Minimizes the amount of time it takes for the HPS software to be up and running.
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Supports FPGA reconfiguration while the HPS is running.
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