README says : --- 4. Boot Instructions ==================== You must load the DTB (device tree blob) into the target's memory prior to booting the kernel Image. The DTB file can be found in the export directory after building a project, or you can generate it manually with the following commands: # bitbake -c devshell virtual/kernel # make zynqmp-<Board Name>.dtb --- Correct command is : make zynqmp-<Board Name>.dtb Also it would be helpful to mention where we can retrieve the different supported <Board Name> : --> ls arch/arm64/boot/dts/xilinx/