# Can we use PYNQ Z1 board as as a normal Zynq board?

**URL:** <https://discuss.pynq.io/t/can-we-use-pynq-z1-board-as-as-a-normal-zynq-board/1585>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [July 28, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://discuss.pynq.io/t/can-we-use-pynq-z1-board-as-as-a-normal-zynq-board/1585 "2020-07-28T06:56:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![dareamol07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@dareamol07](https://discuss.pynq.io/u/dareamol07)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://discuss.pynq.io/t/can-we-use-pynq-z1-board-as-as-a-normal-zynq-board/1585/1 "2020-07-28T06:56:38Z")

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I have a Pynq-Z1 board and the application i am working just needs a normal Zynq board. So, can anyone tell me that is it possible to use the Pynq board as a normal Zynq board without installing the Pynq images.

Regards  
Amol

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**Author:** ![cathalmccabe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.pynq.io/cathalmccabe/32/3348_2.png) [@cathalmccabe](https://discuss.pynq.io/u/cathalmccabe)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 7:56am UTC](https://discuss.pynq.io/t/can-we-use-pynq-z1-board-as-as-a-normal-zynq-board/1585/2 "2020-07-28T07:56:47Z")

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Yes, just go ahead and use it like any other board. Download a design/bitstream from Vivado or burn your own SD card image.

Cathal

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**Author:** ![dareamol07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@dareamol07](https://discuss.pynq.io/u/dareamol07)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 8:25am UTC](https://discuss.pynq.io/t/can-we-use-pynq-z1-board-as-as-a-normal-zynq-board/1585/3 "2020-07-28T08:25:17Z")

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Thanks.