Host Computer Requirements; Preliminary Setup - Xilinx VC707 Getting Started

Chapter 1: Getting Started with the Virtex-7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit

Host Computer Requirements

The example designs described in this document require an Intel processor based
computer running Windows 7 or Windows XP operating system. The computer must have
two USB ports and an Ethernet interface.
Note:

Preliminary Setup

Complete the tasks in this section before running the reference designs.
Install ISE Software
Install the latest version of the Xilinx ISE® Design Suite on the host computer.
Install the USB UART Drivers
Download and install the Silicon Laboratories CP210x VCP drivers on the host computer.
The drivers are available for download at no cost from
Configure the Host Computer COM Port
The BIST design uses a terminal program to communicate between the host computer and
the VC707 board. To configure the host computer COM port for this purpose:
1.
X-Ref Target - Figure 1-1
USB cable
standard-A plug
to mini-B plug
Host
Computer
2.
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Send Feedback
The Windows 7 operating system is used in the setup instructions and examples.
Connect the VC707 board to the host computer and power supply as shown in
Figure 1-1.
To J17
(UART)
Figure 1-1: Host Computer COM Port Configuration
Turn Board power on (SW12).
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Board Power
Switch SW12
To J18
100VAC–240VAC Input
12 VDC 5.0A Output
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