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  • Page 1 SiFive HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide v1p1 © SiFive, Inc.
  • Page 2 SiFive does not assume any liability rising out of the application or use of any product or circuit, and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation indirect, incidental, spe- cial, exemplary, or consequential damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Boot and Run ......................13 ................. 13 Connecting with USB Console ............13 4.1.1 Installing USB-UART Drivers on macOS ...............14 4.1.2 Setting up the Terminal on Windows Support for HiFive Unmatched ..............17 © SiFive, Inc. Page 1 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The HiFive Unmatched is a Linux development platform based on SiFive’s Freedom U740 SoC. The platform features 64-bit DDR4, high-speed interconnects via PCIe Gen 3 x8 operating at 7.8 GB/s, Gigabit Ethernet and SuperSpeed+ USB (5Gbps). © SiFive, Inc.

  • Page 5: Hifive Unmatched Components

    1 Introduction 1.1 HiFive Unmatched Components Figure 1: HiFive Unmatched Components © SiFive, Inc. Page 3 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 6 USB Hub CR1220 Battery Connector M.2 E Key Connector for WiFi/Bluetooth Power Pushbutton M.2 M Key Connector for NVMe SSD Reset Pushbutton Case Fan Header ATX Power Connector Front Panel Connector © SiFive, Inc. Page 4 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 7: Hardware

    If the user is implementing a PCIe expansion device, please reference the manufacturer specifications and power supply recommendations for the device before selecting a PSU. • MicroUSB Cable: A micro USB cable is required use the terminal feature of the HiFive Unmatched. © SiFive, Inc. Page 5 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 8: Optional Hardware

    These may be plugged into the Type-A USB ports (4 and 5 in Figure 1). 2.4 Qualified Vendor List Following third party components are being used and qualified by SiFive to work out of the box with the Unmatched board.

  • Page 9: Problematic Hardware

    HiFive Unmatched board. Other Sandisk microSD cards that do not have the "A2" labeling function without problems. Please avoid using the microSD cards marked with "A2" to load the HiFive Unmatched firmware. © SiFive, Inc. Page 7 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 10: Board Setup

    • Boot Mode Select DIP Switch: The Bootmode Select DIP switch (see 16 in Figure 1) should be set to the following: MSEL[3:0] – [ON, OFF, ON, ON] or 1011 © SiFive, Inc. Page 8 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 11 Bit-banged 4b'1010 QSPI0 Flash Memory mapped 4b'1011 (Default) QSPI2 SD Card Bit-banged 4b'1100 QSPI1 Flash Bit-banged 4b'1101 QSPI1 Flash Memory mapped 4b'1110 QSPI0 Flash Bit-banged 4b'1111 QSPI0 Flash Memory mapped © SiFive, Inc. Page 9 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Power Supply

    First, connect the ATX power supply 24-pin connector to ATX header (26 in Figure 1) on the board. Some 24-pin ATX power connectors are made of 20 pin and 4 pin connectors that must be merged to ensure a good connection. Consider Figure 6. © SiFive, Inc. Page 10 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 13: Slotting The Microsd Card

    3.3 Slotting the MicroSD Card The HiFive Unmatched kit comes packaged with a preloaded microSD card. Connect this microSD card to the microSD card slot (see 1 in Figure 1). © SiFive, Inc. Page 11 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 14: Checking The Fan Connection

    Alternatively, if the board is connected to the case, push and hold the power button on the case to turn OFF the HiFive Unmatched board. 3.6 Connecting IOs to the Board After setting up power to the board, connect IO devices as necessary. © SiFive, Inc. Page 12 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 15: Boot And Run

    If major issues occur, such as kernel crashes and boot stage errors, this logfile can be used to help the SiFive support team identify the source of an error. More information about the "-L" flag is available in the manual page (command:...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Terminal On Windows

    Right click on the "USB Serial Port" and select "Properties" from the dropdown menu. This should display the following, as shown in Figure 8. Note that "Manufacturer: FTDI" is expected. © SiFive, Inc. Page 14 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 17 2. Select Serial line for the COM port the HiFive Unmatched board is connected to as shown in the Device Manager. 3. Select Speed of 115200 4. Click the "Open" button © SiFive, Inc. Page 15 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 18 4 Boot and Run Figure 9: PuTTY Configuration © SiFive, Inc. Page 16 HiFive Unmatched Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 19: Support For Hifive Unmatched

    Support for HiFive Unmatched Join the SiFive forums to ask questions and receive support for the HiFive Unmatched develop- ment board: https://forums.sifive.com/c/hifive-unmatched/16. For supplemental information about HiFive Unmatched and the latest versions of the supporting documentation, visit: https://www.sifive.com. For direct questions, contact your SiFive representative.

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