======Downloading a bit file to the Nexys 4 Board Using Adept======

This will show you how to download a bit file to the Nexys 4 board by using the program called Adept.

  - First, check that your Nexys 4 jumpers are correctly placed by following the [[tutorials:setting_up_the_nexys4_jumpers]] tutorial.
  - Plug in your Nexys 4 board with a micro USB cable and turn it on. \\ {{ :tutorials:adept:adept_download.mp4| }}
  - Open **Adept**, which can be found on the desktop. \\ {{ tutorials:adept:adept_shortcut.png |}}
    - If you get an error that says "Initialization Failed" you forgot to turn on the Nexys 4.
  - If **Nexys4DDR** isn't selected in the top right of the window, change it to select Nexys4DDR.
  - Click **browse**.
  - Navigate to the **bit file** that you are going to download to the board.  Select it and click **open**.
  - Click **program**. 
  - Wait for the bit file to be programmed to the board! When it is done Adept will say **Programming Successful** at the bottom. The **DONE** LED on the board itself will also light up.\\ {{ tutorials:adept:adept_programming_successful.png?nolink |}}

You can select recent files with the file name drop down menu.

If Adept doesn't recognize your board, make sure the Nexys 4 board is turned on and plugged into your computer. Also check that the **Auto Initialize SC** checkbox is marked under **Settings**.

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