Chapter 2: Getting Started; Documentation And Reference Design Cd-Rom; Quick Start Guide; Initial Setup - Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA ML550 User Manual

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Getting Started
This chapter describes the items needed to configure the Virtex-5 FPGA ML550
Networking Interfaces Development Board. The ML550 Development Board is tested at
the factory after assembly and should be received in working condition. It is set up to load
a bitstream from the CompactFlash card through the System ACE controller U13.

Documentation and Reference Design CD-ROM

The CD-ROM included in the Virtex-5 FPGA ML550 Source-Synchronous Interfaces Tool
Kit contains the design files for the ML550 Networking Interfaces Platform, including
schematics, board layout, and reference design files. Open the ReadMe.txt file on the CD-
ROM to review the list of contents.

Quick Start Guide

Welcome to the ML550 Source Synchronous Interfaces Tool Kit!

Initial Setup

Check Kit Contents

The ML550 shipping carton contains:
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Unpack the Kit and Make Connections

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ML550 Networking Interfaces Platform
UG202 (v1.4) April 18, 2008
ML550 Board
Compact Flash Card
CD-ROM
120/240 VAC to 5 VDC 6A power supply with country-specific line cord
USB Cable, B-to-A
LVDS Loopback Board
Welcome letter
Misc. Xilinx Promo Kits and documentation
Remove the ML550 from the anti-static bag. Confirm that Power slide switch is OFF.
Do not turn Power ON until instructed to do so.
Remove the LVDS Loopback board from its bag, and install it on the ML550.
Remove the Compact Flash card from its bag and install it into the ML550 at J21.
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