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ML501 QuickStart
May 2008
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Overview • Setup • Boot with ACE-loader ACE File • Observe LCD and Terminal messages • Load new Configuration • Re-load ACE-loader
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ML501 MicroBlaze Hardware • The ML501 MicroBlaze design hardware includes: – DDR2 Interface (256 MB) – BRAM – External Memory Controller (EMC) • ZBT SRAM, Flash, and USB – Networking – UART – Interrupt Controller – System ACE CF Interface – GPIO (IIC, LEDs and LCD) – AC97, and PS/2 Controllers – DVI Controller – PLB and OPB Arbiters – OPB2PLB Bridge
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Additional Setup Details • Refer to ml501_overview_setup document for details on: – Software Requirements – ML501 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 ML501
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Hardware Setup • Connect the Xilinx Parallel Cable IV (PC4) to the ML501 board • Connect the RS232 null modem cable to the ML501 board Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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Hardware Setup • The ML501 uses a DVI video interface • Connect a DVI monitor or • Use a DVI/VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor – http://www.belkin.com Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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Hardware Setup • USB Keyboard – www.dell.com Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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Factory CompactFlash • The CompactFlash shipped with the ML501 board has the following ace files preloaded: Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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Select Boot Configuration • Insert the Factory CompactFlash into the ML501 board (1) • Set the DIP switches as seen here (00010101) (2) • Power-up the ML501 board 2 1 Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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Bootload • The system_bootload.ace loads: Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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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 ML501
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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 ML501
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Slideshow • The slideshow app will present a series of slides on the Monitor: Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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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 255.0.0.0; Ethernet connection is 100 Full Duplex
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Web Server • In your web browser, enter http://1.2.3.4:8080/index.html Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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Simon • Type 3, to launch the Simon application in Configuration 3 Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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USB Keyboard • Type 5, to launch the USB Keyboard application in Configuration 5 • Type ML501 and view results: Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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My ACE • Type 6, to launch the My ACE application in Configuration 6 Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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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 ML501
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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.pdf
