6.3. Configuration File Format Differences. Intel Stratix 10

6. Intel Stratix 10 Debugging Guide

UG-S10CONFIG | 2018.11.02

6.3. Configuration File Format Differences

Detailed information about the configuration file format is proprietary. This topic explains the general structure and differences from previous device families.

The configuration file format differs significantly from previous device families. The configuration bitstream begins with a SDM firmware section. The SDM loads the boot

ROM firmware during power-on reset. Design sections for I/O configuration, HPS boot code (if applicable), and fabric configuration follow the firmware section. Configuration begins after the SDM boot ROM performs device consistency checks.

Figure 45.

Example of an Intel Stratix 10 Configuration Bitstream Structure

Firmware Section

Firmware section is static and

Quartus Prime version dependent

Design Section

(IO Configuration)

Design Section

(HPS boot code)

Design Section

(FPGA Core Configuration)

The firmware section is not part of the

.sof

file. The Intel Quartus Prime Pro Edition

Programmer adds the firmware to the to the

.sof

. The programmer adds the firmware when configuring an Intel Stratix 10 device or when it converts the

.sof

to another format.

6.4. Understanding and Troubleshooting Configuration Pin Behavior

Configuration typically fails for one of the following reasons:

• The host times outs

• A configuration data error occurs

• An external event interrupts configuration

• An internal error occurs

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