VisualDSP++ 4.5 Loader and Utilities Manual - Analog Devices

Loader Command Line
Introduction
If invoked from a command-line prompt, the loader and splitter utilities
accept numerous control switches to customize the loader file generation.
Loader Property Page
The loader property page is part of the Project Options dialog box of the
VisualDSP++ graphical user interface. The property page is a graphical
tool that assists in composing the loader utility’s command line.
Boot Mode
Most processors support multiple boot modes. A boot mode is determined
by special input pins that are interrogated when the processor awakes from
either a reset or power-down state. See also “Boot Modes” on page 1-12.
Boot Kernel
A boot kernel is software that runs on the target processor. It reads data
from the boot source and interprets the data as defined in the boot stream
format. The boot kernel can reside in an on-chip boot ROM or in an
off-chip ROM device. Often, the kernel has to be pre-booted from the
boot source before it can be executed. In this case, the loader utility puts a
default kernel to the front of the boot image, or, allows the user to specify
a customized kernel. See also “Boot Kernels” on page 1-14.
Boot ROM
A boot ROM is an on-chip read-only memory that holds the boot kernel
and, in some cases, additional advanced booting routines.
Second-Stage Loader
A second-stage loader is a special boot kernel that extends the default booting
mechanisms of the processor. It is typically booted by a first-stage
kernel in a standard boot mode configuration. Afterward, it executes and
boots in the final applications. See also “Boot Kernels” on page 1-14.
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