Abstract: An overall design of an embedded GPS receiver system which focuses on different FPGA configuration is proposed in this paper.Using CPLD，Platform Flash，SPI Flash and Intel NOR Flash，different methods of FPGA configuration have been discussed respectively.Each detailed analysis of characteristics and specific hardware circuit design are figured out.Especially，the flow and notes of BPI configuration by Intel NOR Flash are emphasized here，and these kinds of configurations have been applied in the research of embedded GPS receiver system successfully.Moreover，it is also applicable to other similar systems.