Troubleshooting MCUboot Utility Connection Failures

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Troubleshooting MCUboot Utility Connection Failures

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LHLL
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mcubootutility connection failed. I connected the spi1_2second pins to the NOR flash (W25Q256). BT_CFG[7:0] = 4'b0000; BOOT0 = 1, BOOT1 = 0. mcupbootutility indicates it can connect to the flashloader but cannot connect to the external memory. Hardware and software configurations are as follows:Snipaste_2026-03-09_15-43-26.pngSnipaste_2026-03-09_15-44-19.pngSnipaste_2026-03-09_15-45-48.png

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mayliu1
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Hi @LHLL ,

Thank you so much for your interest in our products and for using our community.

please clarify the following information:

1: Which RT-series MCU are you using?
2: Are you working on your own custom board, or using an NXP evaluation board?
If it is a custom board, any basic hardware details would also be helpful.

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MayLiu

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LHLL
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It is a custom circuit board, with the MCU using the IMXRT1166XVM5A.

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mayliu1
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Hi @LHLL ,

In the figure from your previous post, I wasn’t able to locate the DQS pin. Could you point out its configuration or where it is mapped?
 
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MayLiu
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LHLL
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Hi MayLiu ,

I did not use the DQS pin because NOR flash does not require it. I Multiplex the DQS pin as an ETH_MDIO pin.Looking forward to your reply.

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mayliu1
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Hi @LHLL ,

Could you please try to set the DQS pin as floating and then test again?
 
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MayLiu
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