persistent bitstream programming

[adoc]

Hello. We are using a Arty Z7 and using Vivado to program the .bit file every single time at power up. Is there a way to store this .bit file in an SD card or other for the Arty Z7 to boot by itself every single time we apply power? 

[JColvin]

Hi @adoc,

Yes, once you have the .bit file from Vivado you can export the .xsa from Vivado (this step in the Baremetal Software Guide has some additional detail https://digilent.com/reference/programmable-logic/guides/getting-started-with-ipi#export_a_fixed_post-synthesis_hardware_platform), and then create a Baremetal Boot Image which you can load either onto flash memory or the microSD, both of which have instructions available here: https://digilent.com/reference/programmable-logic/guides/zynq-baremetal-boot.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
JColvin