There are several ways to transfer an OS image:
To: | Use the: |
---|---|
Load an image from your network (e.g. TFTP) | Network |
Load an image serially (e.g. COM1, COM2) | ROM monitor |
Burn both the IPL and the OS image into the flash boot ROM, then boot entirely from flash | IPL and OS |
Burn an IPL (Initial Program Loader) into the flash boot ROM, then load the OS image serially | IPL and boot ROM |
Generate a flash filesystem, and then place various files and utilities within it | Flash filesystem |
The method you use to transfer an OS image depends on what comes with the board. The BSP contains information describing the method that you can use for each particular board. Each board will have all or some of these options for you to use.
To load an image serially:
To transfer a file using the Serial Terminal view: