Getting Started; Essential Information - Enclustra Mars ZX2 User Manual

3 Getting Started

This section describes the steps required to configure the Mars ZX2 SoC module and Mars ST3 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 ST3 base board
Generate the PL bitstream
Prepare the software workspace
Run a software application
3.1

Essential Information

Warning!
Always check that the Mars ZX2 SoC module is aligned to the socket of the Mars ST3 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 ZX2 SoC module to or from the Mars ST3 base board while the Mars
ST3 base board is powered. Always remove or turn off the power supply before mounting or removing
the Mars ZX2 SoC module.
Warning!
Please read carefully the Mars ZX2 SoC module and Mars ST3 base board user manuals before pro-
ceeding.
Warning!
Depending on the user application, the Mars ZX2 SoC module may consume more power than can
be dissipated without additional cooling measures; always make sure the SoC 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 SoC 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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