Xilinx ML501MicroBlaze Operator's manual
ML501 QuickStart
May 2009
Overview
ML501 Setup
Bootload
Applications
– Slideshow
– Web Server
–Simon
– Board Diagnostics
– USB Keyboard
– My ACE
– Ringtone
References
Note: This presentation applies to the ML501
ML501 BSB Hardware
The ML501 MicroBlaze design
hardware includes:
– DDR2 Interface (256 MB)
–BRAM
– External Memory Controller (EMC)
• ZBT SRAM
– Networking
–UART
– Interrupt Controller
– System ACE CF Interface
– GPIO (IIC, LEDs and LCD)
–Timer
– PLB Arbiter
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
ML501 Setup
Connect the Xilinx Platform
Cable USB to the
ML501 board
Connect the RS232 null
modem cable to the
ML501 board
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Hardware Setup
The ML501 uses a DVI video
interface
Connect a DVI monitor
or
Use a DVI/VGA adapter
to connect a VGA monitor
–http://www.belkin.com
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Hardware Setup
USB Keyboard
–www.dell.com
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Factory CompactFlash
The CompactFlash shipped with the ML501 board has the following
ace files preloaded:
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
ML501 Setup
Insert the Factory CompactFlash into the ML501 board (1)
Set the DIP switches as seen here (00010101) (2)
Power-up the ML501 board
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
2
1
ML501 Setup
Set ML501 Jumper for GMII
– Set both J40 to positions 1-2 (as shown)
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
ML501 Setup
Start the Terminal Program:
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Additional Setup Details
Refer to ml501_overview_setup.ppt for details on:
– Software Requirements
– ML501 Board Setup
– Equipment and Cables
– Software
–Network
Terminal Programs
– This presentation requires the
9600-8-N-1 Baud terminal setup
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Bootload
The system_bootload.ace loads:
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Bootload
The terminal window also reflects the bootload application
Use the left/center/right buttons to choose an application or type a
number in the terminal window
After each demo, push the SysACE reset to return to bootload
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Slideshow
Type 1, to launch the slideshow application in Configuration 1
The slideshow loads the presentation into memory then presents it
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Slideshow
The slideshow app will present a series of slides on the Monitor:
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Web Server
Type 2, to launch the web server application in Configuration 2
–Note: You may need to turn off your browser's proxy and specify a direct
connection to the Internet in your browser options
Note: Host IP is 1.2.3.9, subnet mask is 255.0.0.0; Ethernet conn. is 100 Full Duplex
Web Server
In your web browser, enter http://1.2.3.4:8080/index.html
Simon
Type 3, to launch the Simon application in Configuration 3
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Board Diagnostics
Type 4, to launch the XROM application in Configuration 4
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
Board Diagnostics
XROM includes a series of board test routines
Note: Presentation applies to the ML501
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