Avnet ZUBOARD 1CG User manual

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LIT# ZUBoard 1CG-GSG-v1-V0
ZUBoard 1CG Getting Started Guide
Version 1.0

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Document Control
Document Version: 1.
Document Date: 15 April 2023
Prior Version History
Version
Date
Comment
0.1
21 March 2023
Initial ZUBoard 1CG Getting Started Guide
1.0
15 April 2023
Initial Public Release

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Contents
Getting Started with ZUBoard 1CG....................................................................... 5
What’s Inside the Box? ......................................................................................... 5
Optional add-on items: ............................................................................................................. 5
What’s on the Web? ............................................................................................. 6
Official Documentation: ............................................................................................................ 6
Tutorials and Reference Designs: ............................................................................................ 6
Trainings and Videos:............................................................................................................... 6
Available through Avnet FAE: .................................................................................................. 6
ZUBoard 1CG Basic Setup and Operation ........................................................... 6
Example Design ....................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware Setup........................................................................................................................ 7
Boot FreeRTOS .................................................................................................... 8
Power off............................................................................................................. 11
Getting Help and Support ................................................................................... 11
Avnet Support ......................................................................................................................... 11
AMD Support .......................................................................................................................... 12
Installing and Licensing AMD Software............................................................... 13
Install Vivado™ ML Standard Edition..................................................................................... 13
Certification Disclaimer ....................................................................................... 13
Regulatory Compliance Information.................................................................... 14
Safety Warnings ................................................................................................. 14

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Figures
Figure 1 – ZUBoard 1CG ............................................................................................ 5
Figure 2 – ZUBoard 1CG USB-JTAG/UART Installed Correctly ................................. 7
Figure 3 – ZUBoard 1CG Switch Location .................................................................. 8
Figure 4 – ZUBoard 1CG Good Power LEDs.............................................................. 9
Figure 5 – COM Port Settings for USB-UART Terminal .............................................. 9
Figure 6 – FreeRTOS Boot on ZUBoard 1CG........................................................... 10
Figure 7 – FreeRTOS IP Address ............................................................................. 10
Figure 8 – Out of the Box example results on ZUBoard 1CG.................................... 11

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Getting Started with ZUBoard 1CG
The Avnet ZUBoard 1CG enables hardware and software developers to explore the capabilities
of the Zynq™ UltraScale+ ZU1. Designers can create or evaluate designs for both the Zynq
Processor Subsystem (PS) and the Programmable Logic (PL) fabric.
A ZUBoard 1CG image in its expected out-of-box configuration is shown below along with the
locations of several key components.
Figure 1 – ZUBoard 1CG
This Getting Started Guide will outline the steps to setup the ZUBoard 1CG hardware. It
documents the procedure to run a PetaLinux design running on the ARM® Cortex™-A9
MPCore™ Processing System (PS).
What’s Inside the Box?
•ZUBoard 1CG development board
•Quick Start Instruction card
Optional add-on items:
•High Speed Expansion Module
oDisplay Port, Dual Cam, M.2
•Ethernet Cable
•MikroE Click Board

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What’s on the Web?
ZUBoard 1CG is a development kit, with materials being made available through the Avnet
product page, element 14 and Hackster.io community websites.
•http://avnet.me/zuboard-1cg
•http://avnet.me/zuboard-blog
•Hackster.io - The community dedicated to learning hardware.
Official Documentation:
•Getting started guide
•Hardware user guide
•Schematics
•Bill of materials
•Mechanical drawing
•3D Model
•Board definition files for Vivado integration
•Programmable logic (PL) master user constraints
Tutorials and Reference Designs:
•Introduction to Zynq Design Tutorials
•PetaLinux BSP
•Introduction to Accelerated Edge AI
Trainings and Videos:
•Introduction to ZUBoard 1CG
•Technical Training Course
Available through Avnet FAE:
•Altium source database for schematic and layout
ZUBoard 1CG Basic Setup and Operation
The functionality of the ZUBoard 1CG is determined by the application booted from the non-
volatile memory – by default that is the QSPI. This Getting Started Guide allows system
developers to exercise and demonstrate multiple circuits through FreeRTOS, including:
•RGB LEDs (2)
•Slide Switch (4)
•Red LEDs (4)
•Pressure Sensor
•Temperature Sensor
In addition to the items included in the kit, you will also need the following to complete the
exercises in this tutorial.

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•External USB C 15V power supply 45W USB C cable (recommending Advantech
PSA-A45WM-U)
•Router or open Ethernet Port on host Windows PC
•micro-USB cable
•Ethernet cable
Example Design
The ZUBoard 1CG ships with an example FreeRTOS design stored in the QSPI. If the QSPI
has been erased or reprogrammed, then use the Restore QSPI Factory Images tutorial
available at Element 14 Avnet Boards Community to restore both the QSPI to the original
factory images.
Note: The factory test results are located in QSPI and can be exported from the out of box
example. Once the QSPI is erased or reprogrammed, this data is lost.
Hardware Setup
1. A terminal program is required. Tera Term was used in this example which can be
downloaded from the Tera Term project on the SourceForge page: ttssh2.sourceforge.jp
Install Tera Term or another terminal program of your choice to a host Windows PC.
2. When you Connect the ZUBoard 1CG micro-USB JTAG/UART port J16 to your host
Windows PC. It should automatically install the proper drivers, giving you a confirmation
as shown below. If installed correctly, skip to Step 6.
Figure 2 – ZUBoard 1CG USB-JTAG/UART Installed Correctly
3. In the rare circumstance that the drivers are not auto installed, then you must manually
install the driver for the FTDI FT2232H device. Visit the FTDI website and download the
appropriate driver for your operating system.
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
4. Make sure the ZUBoard 1CG is unplugged from the PC. Unzip and install the driver.
5. Reboot your PC then plug in the ZUBoard 1CG.
6. Ensure the BOOT MODE switch (SW2) is set to QSPI (On-OFF-ON-ON).

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Figure 3 – ZUBoard 1CG Switch Location
Boot FreeRTOS
7. If previously disconnected, plug in the micro-USB cable to the USB-JTAG/UART port.
8. Connect 15V USB C compliant power supply to USB C connector (J15) using USB C
cable. The Power LEDs will illuminate, but the board is not powered on.
•LED D22 (Green) VIN
•LED D16 (Orange) 5V Present
•LED D15 (Orange) 9V Present
•LED D14 (Orange) 15V Present
•LED D17 (Orange) EN SINK
Figure 4 – ZUBoard 1CG Good Power LEDs

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9. Once VIN is established press the Power Switch (SW7) to turn the board ON. The green
LED (D23) will illuminate to indicate Power Good.
Note: When the micro-USB is connected to the Host Windows PC an Orange LED (D24 –
JTAG/UART) will illuminate showing communication to the host PC.
10. Connect Ethernet cable to connector (J11). And then to either the host Windows PC or
Router attached to host Windows PC.
11. Launch the Tera Term Application, open SETUP menu, select SERIAL PORT, select Port
assigned to ZUBoard 1CG (typically the largest number) and ensure the other settings
match shown below. Press the RESET button (SW6) to reset the board so you can see
the boot sequence.
Figure 5 – COM Port Settings for USB-UART Terminal

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Figure 6 – FreeRTOS Boot on ZUBoard 1CG
When ZUBoard 1CG connects with the network it will obtain an IP address and report it in the
Tera Term window as below.
Figure 7 – FreeRTOS IP Address

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12. First, make sure your PC is on the same network as ZUBoard 1CG. Also, turn off any
VPN or firewall that may prevent communication across the network. Open a browser
window. Then enter the IP you discovered for ZUBoard 1CG in the previous step.
13. If the ZUBoard 1CG is connected directly to the host PC’s ethernet, the PC’s
ethernet properties will need to be changed to match Netmask, Gateway, and Board
IP.
Results are then displayed in browser window, as shown below.
Figure 8 – Out of the Box example results on ZUBoard 1CG
14. Review the results and interact with ZUBoard 1CG FreeRTOS “Out of the Box” Example.
Power off
When you are finished experimenting with FreeRTOS on ZUBoard 1CG, you should shut
FreeRTOS down by pressing the Power ON/OFF (SW7) for 10 second, or you may remove
power by unplugging the USB C cable.
Getting Help and Support
Avnet Support
The ZUBoard 1CG is a versatile development kit that allows evaluation of the Zynq SoC, which
can help you adopt Zynq into your next design. All technical support is offered by your local
Avnet resource or through element 14 Avnet Boards Forum http://avnet.me/zuboard-1cg-forum.
ZUBoard 1CG users are encouraged to participate in the forums and offer help to others when
possible.
http://avnet.me/zuboard-1cg-forum

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To access the most current collateral for ZUBoard 1CG please visit the community support page
at:
http://avnet.me/zuboard-blog
AMD Support
For questions regarding products within the Product Entitlement Account, send an e-mail
message to the Customer Service Representative in your region:
Canada, USA, and South America - [e-mail]
Europe, Middle East, and Africa - [e-mail]
Asia Pacific including Japan - [e-mail]
For technical support including the installation and use of the product license file, contact Xilinx
Online Technical Support at www.xilinx.com/support. The following assistance resources are also
available on the website:
•Software, IP, and documentation updates
•Access to technical support web tools
•Searchable answer database with over 4,000 solutions
•User forums

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Installing and Licensing AMD Software
Install Vivado™ ML Standard Edition
The Zynq device on the ZUBoard 1CG is supported in Vivado Design Suite ML Standard
Edition. Version 2021.2.1 or later is required for the on-board USB-JTAG/UART circuit to work.
See
https://www.xilinx.com/products/design-tools/vivado.html
This software can be downloaded online at:
www.xilinx.com/support/download/index.htm
http://www.xilinx.com/getlicense
If a full seat of Vivado Standard or Enterprise Edition has already been installed, then no further
software will be needed. Please check online for any updates at:
www.xilinx.com/support/download/index.htm
For detailed instructions on installing and licensing the AMD tools, please refer to the latest
version of Vivado Design Suite User Guide Release Notes, Installation, and Licensing
(UG973). The 2022.2 version is available on the AMD Xilinx website at:
https://docs.xilinx.com/r/en-US/ug973-vivado-release-notes-install-license
Certification Disclaimer
CE certification is necessary for system level products in those countries governed by this
regulatory bodies.
Because Avnet boards are intended for evaluation kits only and destined for professionals (you)
to be used solely at research and development facilities for such purposes, they are considered
exempt from the EU product directives and normally are not tested for CE or FCC compliance.
If you choose to use your board to transmit using an antenna, it is your responsibility to make
sure that you are in compliance with all laws for the country, frequency, and power levels in
which the device is used. Additionally, some countries regulate reception in certain frequency
bands. Again, it is the responsibility of the user to maintain compliance with all local laws and
regulations.

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Regulatory Compliance Information
WEEE statement:
Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return
your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.
Safety Warnings
This product shall only be connected to an external power supply rated at 15V DC that provides a minimum
current of 3.0A. Any external power supply used with ZUBoard 1CG shall comply with relevant regulations
and standards applicable in the country of intended use.
Only compatible plug-in modules shall be connected to ZUBoard 1CG. The connection of incompatible
devices may affect compliance or result in damage to the unit and void the warranty.
This product shall be operated in a well-ventilated environment. If a case is used, it shall have adequate
ventilation. Use caution when handling the board when powered, it’s typical for the board to see 40C+ when
left idle and no load at the expansion connectors.