Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of howto/CF_Config

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Feb 18, 2013, 1:48:12 PM (11 years ago)

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+= WARP v1 and v2: FPGA Configuration via CF Cards =
+Compatibility: WARP v1 and v2, Xilinx tools 13.4 and later
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+== Formatting the card ==
+
+For CF-reconfiguration of the FPGA, the card MUST be formatted with '''FAT16''' (though both FAT16 and FAT12 will work for using the CF as a filesystem with WARP). Windows machines that are of post Win2k can’t do this, which is why mkdosfs must be used. The following is the required procedure for formatting the flash: [[BR]]
+
+ 1. Install mkdosfs to a directory that’s easy to navigate
+ 1. Open DOS (start -> run.... -> “cmd”)
+ 1. Navigate to the mkdosfs install directory (EG: cd c:\mkdosfs\)
+ 1. Insert the flash card into the reader – and check it’s designated drive letter (see: My Computer)
+ 1. Run the command:  '''mkdosfs -v –F 16 X:'''
+ 1. Replace '''X''' with drive letter of the !CompactFlash card
+
+== Loading your design on the card ==
+
+This section assumes that you have successfully generated one or more systems in XPS. A completed bit-stream is required to load on the card.
+
+[[BR]]
+ 1. Open the application iMPACT (likely located under "Start -> Xilinx Design Tools -> Xilinx Design Suite X.X -> ISE Design Tools -> X-bit Tools -> Impact)
+ 1. The "New" Wizard should open at program startup
+ 1. Select "Cancel"
+ 1. Double-click on the "SystemACE" item in the "iMPACT Flows" region of the window on the left.
+ 1. Select “Expert Mode” in the window that pops up. 
+ 1. For “Size,” select “Generic” from the drop-down
+ 1. For “Reserve Space,” keep at zero
+ 1. Choose the name for the project
+ 1. Choose the location for the project to be the root directory of your CF card. For example, my CF card mounts as a G: drive on my Windows computer. In my case, I would select "G:" to be the location for the project.
+ 1. Each SystemACE project can hold up to '''8''' separate projects
+ 1. Check each box for each project you plan on loading onto the card. Provide short names for these projects.
+ 1. Finish the Wizard
+ 1. A Pop up will appear explaining you are about to load a system file onto the first system slot (configuration address)
+ 1. Select the '''download.bit''' file associated with the project you want to load onto the CF card.
+ 1. Another pop-up will appear asking if you would like to apply another system file to the same configuration address. Select '''“no”'''
+ 1. Right click anywhere in the iMPACT project’s main-view window and select '''“Generate File…”'''
+ 1. Ensure that the active collection is the one you have just built
+ 1. iMPACT will create the System ACE file and place it in your CF card.
+ 1. The flash card should now be ready to go for WARP
+ 1. EJECT the disk in Windows/USB remove devices first. Simply pulling out the flash card may result in a corrupt disk, which may then not work with WARP.
+[[BR]]