Embedded Design Handbook

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Date 8/28/2023
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5.3.2. Implementing a Custom Boot Copier

Implementing a custom boot copier requires you to deviate from the normal Nios® II software build tools development flow. You must edit source files by hand and run file conversion utilities from the Nios® II command shell.

This document includes example source code for the following types of custom boot copiers:

  • Advanced boot copier—Includes extra features such as dual boot image support and CRC error checking.
  • Small boot copier—Is a bare-minimum boot copier that requires very little memory space.

The files referenced in this application note are available in two .zip files on the Intel® website. One file contains the hardware design example and the other contains the software program files.