Getting Started; Essential Information - Enclustra Mars AX3 User Manual

3 Getting Started

This section describes the steps required to configure the Mars AX3 FPGA module and Mars PM3 base
board in order to run a simple HelloWorld example application. The section includes information on how
to:
Mount the module and configure the Mars PM3 base board
Generate the FPGA bitstream
Prepare the software workspace
Run a software application
3.1

Essential Information

Warning!
Always check that the Mars AX3 FPGA module is aligned to the socket of the Mars PM3 base board
accordingly. The base board and module may be damaged if the module is not inserted properly and
powered up.
If the module cannot be mounted correctly due to the mechanical collision, please contact Enclustra
support.
Warning!
Never mount or remove the Mars AX3 FPGA module to or from the Mars PM3 base board while the
Mars PM3 base board is powered. Always remove or turn off the power supply before mounting or
removing the Mars AX3 FPGA module.
Warning!
Please read carefully the Mars AX3 FPGA module and Mars PM3 base board user manuals before
proceeding.
Warning!
Depending on the user application, the Mars AX3 FPGA module may consume more power than can
be dissipated without additional cooling measures; always make sure the FPGA is adequately cooled
by installing a heat sink and/or providing air flow.
Warning!
Please make sure that a single JTAG adapter is connected to the base board and enabled at a given
moment, otherwise the development tools may report errors during JTAG connecting attempts.
Note that when Enclustra MCT [5] is used for FPGA configuration or flash programming, all other tools
that may be connected to the FTDI device (e.g. Vivado Hardware Manager, Vitis, UART terminal) must be
closed.
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