ML505/506 QuickStart May 2008
Overview • • • • • Setup Boot with ACE-loader ACE File Observe LCD and Terminal messages Load new Configuration Re-load ACE-loader
ML505 BSB Hardware • The ML505 MicroBlaze design hardware includes: – DDR2 Interface (256 MB) – BRAM – External Memory Controller (EMC) • ZBT SRAM – – – – – – Networking UART Interrupt Controller System ACE CF Interface GPIO (IIC, LEDs and LCD) PLB Arbiter Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Additional Setup Details • Refer to ml505_overview_setup document for details on: – Software Requirements – ML505 Board Setup • Equipment and Cables • Software • Network – Terminal Programs • This presentation requires the 9600-8-N-1 Baud terminal setup Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Hardware Setup • Connect the Xilinx Parallel Cable IV (PC4) to the ML505 board • Connect the RS232 null modem cable to the ML505 board Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Hardware Setup • The ML505 uses a DVI video interface • Connect a DVI monitor or • Use a DVI/VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor – http://www.belkin.
Hardware Setup • USB Keyboard – www.dell.
Factory CompactFlash • The CompactFlash shipped with the ML505 board has the following ace files preloaded: Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Verify Factory Default Settings • • • • • Set the Ethernet PHY jumpers, J22, J23 to positions 1-2 (1) Insert the Factory CompactFlash into the ML505 board (2) Set the Front DIP switches (SW3) to 00010101 (1 = ON) (3) Set the Rear DIP switches (SW6) to 11001010 (4) Power-up the ML505 board 2 1 4 3 Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Bootload • The system_bootload.
Bootload • The terminal window also reflects the bootload application • Use the left/center/right buttons to choose an application or type a number in the terminal window • After each demo, push the SysACE reset to return to bootload Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Slideshow • Type 1, to launch the slideshow application in Configuration 1 • The slideshow loads the presentation into memory then presents it Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Slideshow • The slideshow app will present a series of slides on the Monitor: Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Web Server • Type 2, to launch the web server application in Configuration 2 – Note: You may need to turn off your browser's proxy and specify a direct connection to the Internet in your browser options Note: Host IP is 1.2.3.9, subnet mask is 255.0.0.
Web Server • In your web browser, enter http://1.2.3.4:8080/index.
Simon • Type 3, to launch the Simon application in Configuration 3 Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Board Diagnostics • Type 4, to launch the XROM application in Configuration 4 Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Board Diagnostics • XROM includes a series of board test routines Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
USB Keyboard • Type 5, to launch the USB Keyboard application in Configuration 5 • Type ML505 and view results: Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
My ACE • Type 6, to launch the My ACE application in Configuration 6 Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Ringtone • Type 7, to launch the Ringtone application in Configuration 7 • Press any key then press 1-7 to play a simple melody Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506
Documentation • Virtex-5 – Silicon Devices http://www.xilinx.com/products/silicon_solutions – Virtex-5 Multi-Platform FPGA http://www.xilinx.com/products/silicon_solutions/fpgas/virtex/virtex5 – Virtex-5 Family Overview: LX, LXT, SXT, and FXT Platforms http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/data_sheets/ds100.pdf – Virtex-5 FPGA DC and Switching Characteristics Data Sheet http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/data_sheets/ds202.
Documentation • Virtex-5 – Virtex-5 FPGA User Guide http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug190.pdf – Virtex-5 FPGA Configuration User Guide http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug191.pdf – Virtex-5 System Monitor User Guide http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug192.pdf – Virtex-5 Packaging and Pinout Specification http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug195.
Documentation • Virtex-5 RocketIO – RocketIO GTP Transceivers http://www.xilinx.com/products/silicon_solutions/fpgas/virtex/virtex5/ capabilities/RocketIO_GTP.htm – RocketIO GTX Transceivers http://www.xilinx.com/products/silicon_solutions/fpgas/virtex/virtex5/ capabilities/RocketIO_GTX.htm – RocketIO GTP Transceiver User Guide – UG196 http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug196.pdf – RocketIO GTX Transceiver User Guide – UG198 http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug198.
Documentation • MicroBlaze – MicroBlaze Processor http://www.xilinx.com/microblaze – MicroBlaze Processor Reference Guide – UG081 http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/sw_manuals/mb_ref_guide.
Documentation • Memory Solutions – Demos on Demand – Memory Interface Solutions with Xilinx FPGAs http://www.demosondemand.com/clients/xilinx/001/page_new2/index.asp#35 – Xilinx Memory Corner http://www.xilinx.com/products/design_resources/mem_corner – Additional Memory Resources http://www.xilinx.com/support/software/memory/protected/index.htm – Xilinx Memory Interface Generator (MIG) 2.1 User Guide http://www.xilinx.com/support/software/memory/protected/ug086.
Documentation • Ethernet – Virtex-5 Embedded Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC Wrapper Data Sheet http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/ip_documentation/ v5_emac_ds550.pdf – Virtex-5 Embedded Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC Wrapper Getting Started Guide http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/ip_documentation/ v5_emac_gsg340.pdf – Virtex-5 Tri-Mode Ethernet Media Access Controller User Guide http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/ug194.
Documentation • ML505/506/507 – ML505 Overview http://www.xilinx.com/ml505 – ML506 Overview http://www.xilinx.com/ml506 – ML507 Overview http://www.xilinx.com/ml507 – ML505/506/507 Evaluation Platform User Guide – UG347 http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/boards_and_kits/ug347.pdf – ML505/506/507 Getting Started Tutorial – UG348 http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/boards_and_kits/ug348.pdf – ML505/506/507 Reference Design User Guide – UG349 http://www.xilinx.
Documentation • ML505/506/507 – ML505/506/507 Schematics http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/boards_and_kits/ ml50x_schematics.pdf – ML505/506/507 Bill of Material http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/boards_and_kits/ ml505_501_bom.
