3.5. cviDownloadTool Command Line Tool

3.5.1. Introduction to the Command Line Tool

The cviDownloadTool integrates usb_dl.exe and uart_dl.exe, which can be directly invoked via the command line for firmware burning.

Note

To burn firmware via USB, the following conditions must be met:

  • The PC’s USB interface must be connected to the board’s USB 2.0 port.

  • The board must undergo a system reset (either power-on reset or software reset).

Both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously for the board to enter the USB burning process.

3.5.2. Usage of the Command Line Tool

3.5.2.1. Operation Procedure

Step1.1

Open a cmd command window in the tool’s directory and extract the upgrade.zip archive to the same folder.

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Fig. 3.16 Location of usb_dl.exe and uart_dl.exe

Usage of usb_dl.exe and uart_dl.exe

  1. usb_dl.exe - usb_dl.exe -c <CHIP> -i .upgrade

  2. uart_dl.exe - uart_dl.exe -c <CHIP> -p COM3 -i .upgrade

Available CHIP options:

  • cv181x

  • cv184x

  • cv186x