Xilinx ML506, ML505 User Manual

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.com

Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506

Hardware Setup

• USB Keyboard

– www.dell.com

Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506

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

Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506

4

3

Bootload

• The system_bootload.ace loads:

Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506

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 255.0.0.0; Ethernet connection is 100 Full Duplex

Web Server

• In your web browser, enter http://1.2.3.4:8080/index.html

Note: Presentation applies to the ML505 and ML506

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

• 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

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.pdf

Documentation

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.pdf

• MicroBlaze

– MicroBlaze Processor

http://www.xilinx.com/microblaze

– MicroBlaze Processor Reference Guide – UG081

http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/sw_manuals/mb_ref_guide.pdf

Documentation

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.pdf

– Memory Interfaces Made Easy with Xilinx FPGAs and the

Memory Interface Generator

http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/white_papers/wp260.pdf

• 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.pdf

Documentation

– LightWeight IP (lwIP) Application Examples – XAPP1026

http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/application_notes/xapp1026.pdf

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.com/support/documentation/boards_and_kits/ug349.pdf

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.xls