Bootgen User Guide

Introduction to Bootgen

Xilinx FPGAs and system-on-chip (SoC) devices require multiple hardware and software binaries for proper operation. Bootgen is a Xilinx tool designed to stitch these binary files together, creating essential device boot images. This guide details how Bootgen defines properties, attributes, and parameters for boot image creation.

The document explores Xilinx's secure boot features, including public and private key cryptography, partition addressing, and alignment. It covers advanced authentication flows and key management using Hardware Security Monitor (HSM) mode, where Bootgen can generate intermediate hash files for offline signing.

Bootgen offers both a Graphical User Interface (GUI) integrated within the Vitis™ Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and a command-line interface. The command-line options are scriptable and provide extensive functionality for boot image generation, driven by Boot Image Format (BIF) configuration files.

Discover how Bootgen supports encryption and authentication for Xilinx 7 series and later FPGAs, as detailed in the 'FPGA Support' section. Additionally, utilities are available to assist users, and Bootgen's source code is accessible on Github.

Key Features and Topics Covered

Creating boot images for Zynq-7000 SoC, Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC, and Xilinx FPGAs.
Understanding boot image layout and structure.
Implementing secure boot with encryption and authentication.
Utilizing Bootgen's GUI and command-line interfaces.
Exploring advanced features like HSM mode for enhanced security.
Referencing detailed command options and attribute references.

Resources

For more information on installing and using Bootgen, refer to the following:

Xilinx Download Site for Vitis and Vivado installers.
Vivado Design Suite User Guide: Release Notes, Installation, and Licensing (UG973) for installation details.
Zynq-7000 SoC Technical Reference Manual (UG585) for device-specific information.
Zynq UltraScale+ Device Technical Reference Manual (UG1085) for device-specific information.

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Introduction to Bootgen

Key Features and Topics Covered

Resources

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