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resources:tools-software:linux-software:zynq_images:windows_hosts [09 Mar 2022 21:04] – fix link Robin Getzresources:tools-software:linux-software:zynq_images:windows_hosts [06 Feb 2023 07:25] (current) – Added an DISKPART as an extra option in reformatting an SD card ALEXIS CZEZAR TORRENO
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 ===== Download the SD Card File ===== ===== Download the SD Card File =====
  
-Download the software image file you want to write onto your SD Card.  Typically this is going to be the standard [[:resources:tools-software:linux-software:embedded_arm_images|Kuiper Linux]], but in some instances specialized pre-compiled images are created for projects that are not yet included on the standard image.  So be sure you have the correct file.+Download the software image file you want to write onto your SD Card.  Typically this is going to be the standard [[:resources:tools-software:linux-software:kuiper-linux |Kuiper Linux]], but in some instances specialized pre-compiled images are created for projects that are not yet included on the standard image.  So be sure you have the correct file.
  
   * Save the .Zip file or .Xz file to your local hard drive, and remember the file location.   * Save the .Zip file or .Xz file to your local hard drive, and remember the file location.
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 This step should be used if the SD Card format is unknown or needs to be reconfigured.   This step should be used if the SD Card format is unknown or needs to be reconfigured.  
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 +==== Using SD Card Formatter ====
  
 Ensure you have the following application installed on your computer. Ensure you have the following application installed on your computer.
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   - **Formatting Options** = Select Quick Format{{ :resources:tools-software:linux-software:zynq_images:sd_card_formatter_gui.png?400 |}}   - **Formatting Options** = Select Quick Format{{ :resources:tools-software:linux-software:zynq_images:sd_card_formatter_gui.png?400 |}}
   - Once set, click the **Format** button    - Once set, click the **Format** button 
-  - The program will notify you that the formatting is complete.(could take several seconds){{ :resources:tools-software:linux-software:zynq_images:sd_card_format_success.png?400 |}} +  - The program will notify you that the formatting is complete.(could take several minutes){{ :resources:tools-software:linux-software:zynq_images:sd_card_format_success.png?400 |}}  
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 +==== Using DISKPART via Windows command prompt==== 
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 +Windows command prompt has **DISKPART** that is also capable of reformatting SD cards and other drives.  
 +  - Run Windows command prompt as administrator. 
 +  - Type 'list disk'. All current dives will be shown. 
 +  - Type 'select disk X' where X is the SD card drive number. (Do not mistake this part) 
 +  - Type 'clean' to clean the drive. If an error occurs simply retry typing 'clean'
 +  - Type 'create partition primary'
 +  - Type 'format fs=FAT32'. The formatting may take 45 minutes or so. FAT32 is the tested file system type.  
 +  - After the progress is at 100%, type 'assign' to finalize the drive letter for Windows.
  
 ===== Flash the SD Card ===== ===== Flash the SD Card =====
resources/tools-software/linux-software/zynq_images/windows_hosts.txt · Last modified: 06 Feb 2023 07:25 by ALEXIS CZEZAR TORRENO