Boot Loader Reference (Compact 2013)
10/16/2014
A boot loader is generally used to place the run-time image into memory and then jump to the OS startup routine. You can also save time when developing the board support package (BSP) by using a boot loader to quickly download a new run-time image to a device.
Boot loader sample code for each supported BSP is available at %_WINCEROOT%\Platform\<Hardware Platform Name>\Src\Bootloader.
This language reference section contains descriptions of the boot loader programming elements.
In This Section
- Required Boot Loader Functions
Contains a list of required boot loader functions.
- Optional Boot Loader Functions
Contains a list of optional boot loader functions.
- Boot Loader Structures
Contains a list of boot loader structures.
- Boot Loader Support Libraries
Contains descriptions of static libraries in Windows Embedded Compact that can help you significantly shorten your boot loader development time. static libraries in Windows Embedded Compact that can help you significantly shorten your boot loader development time.
- DiskPart Utility
Contains instructions for using command prompt utility that you can use to partition a disk.
Related Sections
- CE Boot Framework and BL Common Boot Framework
Provides in-depth information about the two different boot loader frameworks in Compact 2013.
- OEM Adaptation Layer Reference
Contains links to topics that list the OAL programming elements.