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Chapter 10: Configuration, Design Security, and Remote System Upgrades in Stratix IV Devices
Configuration Data Decompression
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3. In the Configuration settings tab, turn on Generate compressed bitstreams (as
shown in Figure 10–19).
Figure 10–19. Enabling Compression for Stratix IV Bitstreams in Compiler Settings
You can also enable compression when creating programming files from the Convert
Programming Files window. To do this, follow these steps:
1. On the File menu, click Convert Programming Files.
2. Select the programming file type (.pof, .sram, .hex, .rbf, or .ttf).
3. For .pof output files, select a configuration device.
4. In the Input files to convert box, select SOF Data.
5. Select Add File and add a Stratix IV device .sof file.
6. Select the name of the file you added to the SOF Data area and click Properties.
7. Check the Compression check box.
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Stratix IV Device Handbook
Volume 1