Xilinx VCU110 User manual

February 2016
VCU110 Software Install
and Board Setup
XTP380

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Revision History
Date Version Description
02/03/16 2.1 Added details on resetting Tera Term.
01/28/16 2.0 Updated for 2015.4 for ES3 Silicon.
11/20/15 1.2 Modified to match VCU110 Kit hardware.
10/22/15 1.1 Added ExaMax and Interlaken setup.
10/06/15 1.0 Initial version.

VCU110 Software Install and Board Setup
Xilinx VCU110 Board
Software Requirements
VCU110 Hardware Setup
UART Driver Install
Clock Setup
Ethernet Setup
Optional Hardware Setup
References
Note: This presentation applies to the VCU110

Xilinx VCU110 Board

Software Requirements
Xilinx Vivado Design Suite 2015.4, Design Edition with SDK
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
Kit Hardware contents
–VCU110 Board
–One CFP4 Loopback
–One BullsEye cable (not
shown)
–Two XM107 FMC
Loopback boards
–Ethernet cable
–Two Micro USB cables
–180 W Power supply (not
shown)
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
CFP4 Loopback Adapter
–https://www.multilaneinc.com
– Part # ML4050
For the Board Interface Test, begin
with the CFP4 Loopback in slot MOD0
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
Attach the two FMC XM107 boards to the FMC connectors, J2 and
J22
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
Connect a USB Type-A to Micro-B
cable to the USB UART connector
(J4) on the VCU110 board
Connect a USB Type-A to Micro-B
cable to the USB JTAG (Digilent)
(J135) connector on the VCU110
board
Connect the Ethernet cable to P3
Connect these cables to your PC
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
BullsEye Loopback Adapter
–www.avnet.com
–Part # HDR-155805-01-BEYE
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
SMA Connector
–http://www.amphenolconnex.com
–Part # 132169
–Connect BullsEye cable:
–003-005 and 004-006 (Link 3)
–007-009 and 008-010 (Link 2)
–011-013 and 012-014 (Link 1)
–015-017 and 016-018 (Link 0)
Connect GTY Ref Clock to 175 MHz clock source (not included)
–Connect to BullsEye Clocks:
–019 and 020 (GTY Ref Clock)
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
BullsEye Loopback Adapter
–Elastomer must be installed
–Note the larger and smaller alignment pins
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
BullsEye Loopback Adapter
–Attach to VCU110, observing the larger and smaller alignment pins
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
Attach to J87, initially, for the Board Interface Test
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
Connect the power supply to
the VCU110 (J15)
–Connect this power supply to a
power outlet
–Power on the VCU110 board for
the UART driver installation
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

VCU110 Hardware Setup
Watch your fingers around the fan when board is powered on
–Fan blades will break
–Fan model: Cofan F-7015HH12B
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

UART Driver Install
Install Si Labs CP210x USB UART Drivers
–Refer to UG1033 for details on installing the USB to UART Drivers
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

UART Driver Install
Determine the COM Port numbers for your system
Open the Device manager
Control Panel →System →Device Manager
–There will be two “Silicon Labs Dual CP210x” COM ports, Standard and
Enhanced
–The Standard COM Port is the FPGA UART COM Port
–The Enhanced COM Port is the System Controller COM Port
–The COM Port numbers will vary from system to system
These COM Port Numbers will be used in several of the tutorials
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110

Terminal Setup
Refer to UG1036 regarding Tera Term installation
Board Power must be on before starting Tera Term
Start the Terminal Program and select the Enhanced USB Com Port
Note: See AR63771 regarding SDK Terminal Program

Terminal Setup
Set the baud to 115200
Note: Presentation applies to the VCU110