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Fli091: Added Category:Mikroelektronikk to this page so its listed

2017-09-15T12:11:38Z

Added Category:Mikroelektronikk to this page so its listed

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	* Generate programming data fails without explanation: Constraint format has changed between Libero versions. Generate a new constraint file using the I/O editor based on the data in the old constraint file.		* Generate programming data fails without explanation: Constraint format has changed between Libero versions. Generate a new constraint file using the I/O editor based on the data in the old constraint file.
	* When a project is opened, if there is a message saying that the project is already open in another instance of Libero, go to the folder ''tooldata'' in the project directory and delete a file called ''libero.xyzv''. Where xyzv is some four digit number.		* When a project is opened, if there is a message saying that the project is already open in another instance of Libero, go to the folder ''tooldata'' in the project directory and delete a file called ''libero.xyzv''. Where xyzv is some four digit number.

			[[Category:Mikroelektronikk]]

Lbr088: Added solution for Libero locked session problem

2013-11-16T20:04:33Z

Added solution for Libero locked session problem

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	* If you get "Warning: CMP008: module_name is not an Actel cell defined in the cell library." it means the mentioned module was not included in the synthesis and thus assumed to be an Actel standard module. Rightclick synthesis and select "Organize input files->Organize source files" select the mentioned module and press add.		* If you get "Warning: CMP008: module_name is not an Actel cell defined in the cell library." it means the mentioned module was not included in the synthesis and thus assumed to be an Actel standard module. Rightclick synthesis and select "Organize input files->Organize source files" select the mentioned module and press add.
	* Generate programming data fails without explanation: Constraint format has changed between Libero versions. Generate a new constraint file using the I/O editor based on the data in the old constraint file.		* Generate programming data fails without explanation: Constraint format has changed between Libero versions. Generate a new constraint file using the I/O editor based on the data in the old constraint file.
			* When a project is opened, if there is a message saying that the project is already open in another instance of Libero, go to the folder ''tooldata'' in the project directory and delete a file called ''libero.xyzv''. Where xyzv is some four digit number.

Ave082 at 13:54, 26 August 2013

2013-08-26T13:54:27Z

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	The tutorial files can be found on mikroserver1 in the folder /prog/cadence/SF2_tutorial		The tutorial files can be found on mikroserver1 in the folder /prog/cadence/SF2_tutorial

			Other designfiles and documents can be found here: http://emcraft.com/products/153

	Add tips or corrections for tutorials below.		Add tips or corrections for tutorials below.

Ave082 at 10:22, 22 August 2013

2013-08-22T10:22:53Z

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	=Libero errors, warnings and problems=		=Libero errors, warnings and problems=
	* If you get "Warning: CMP008: module_name is not an Actel cell defined in the cell library." it means the mentioned module was not included in the synthesis and thus assumed to be an Actel standard module. Rightclick synthesis and select "Organize input files->Organize source files" select the mentioned module and press add.		* If you get "Warning: CMP008: module_name is not an Actel cell defined in the cell library." it means the mentioned module was not included in the synthesis and thus assumed to be an Actel standard module. Rightclick synthesis and select "Organize input files->Organize source files" select the mentioned module and press add.
			* Generate programming data fails without explanation: Constraint format has changed between Libero versions. Generate a new constraint file using the I/O editor based on the data in the old constraint file.

Ave082 at 10:12, 22 August 2013

2013-08-22T10:12:19Z

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	* Include the library in the files where you need SF2 cores		* Include the library in the files where you need SF2 cores
	The same applies for other actel devices.		The same applies for other actel devices.

			=Libero errors, warnings and problems=
			* If you get "Warning: CMP008: module_name is not an Actel cell defined in the cell library." it means the mentioned module was not included in the synthesis and thus assumed to be an Actel standard module. Rightclick synthesis and select "Organize input files->Organize source files" select the mentioned module and press add.

Ave082 at 09:03, 27 June 2013

2013-06-27T09:03:35Z

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	* Choose "A map to an existing library".		* Choose "A map to an existing library".
	* Set Library name to "SmartFusion2" and path to "c:/Microsemi/Libero_v11.1/Designer/lib/modelsim/precompiled/vhdl/SmartFusion2" or correct it to the place where you installed libero.		* Set Library name to "SmartFusion2" and path to "c:/Microsemi/Libero_v11.1/Designer/lib/modelsim/precompiled/vhdl/SmartFusion2" or correct it to the place where you installed libero.
			* Include the library in the files where you need SF2 cores
			The same applies for other actel devices.

Ave082 at 09:01, 27 June 2013

2013-06-27T09:01:17Z

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	=Use of Questasim with SF2 cores=		=Use of Questasim with SF2 cores=
	Rightclick in the library pan of Questasim and choose new->Library. Choose "A map to an existing library". Set Library name to "SmartFusion2" and path to "c:/Microsemi/Libero_v11.1/Designer/lib/modelsim/precompiled/vhdl/SmartFusion2" or correct it to the place where you installed libero.		* Rightclick in the library pan of Questasim and choose new->Library.
			* Choose "A map to an existing library".
			* Set Library name to "SmartFusion2" and path to "c:/Microsemi/Libero_v11.1/Designer/lib/modelsim/precompiled/vhdl/SmartFusion2" or correct it to the place where you installed libero.

Ave082 at 09:00, 27 June 2013

2013-06-27T09:00:34Z

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	==Tutorial 2: SF2 USB==		==Tutorial 2: SF2 USB==
	The mass storage test didn't work with a Sandisk cruizer 4GB micro.		The mass storage test didn't work with a Sandisk cruizer 4GB micro.

			=Use of Questasim with SF2 cores=
			Rightclick in the library pan of Questasim and choose new->Library. Choose "A map to an existing library". Set Library name to "SmartFusion2" and path to "c:/Microsemi/Libero_v11.1/Designer/lib/modelsim/precompiled/vhdl/SmartFusion2" or correct it to the place where you installed libero.

Ave082 at 13:40, 13 June 2013

2013-06-13T13:40:27Z

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	Don't use spaces in the path to were you keep the design files as Modelsim handles this badly.		Don't use spaces in the path to were you keep the design files as Modelsim handles this badly.

	The tutorial files can be found on ~~mikroserver2~~ in the folder		The tutorial files can be found on mikroserver1 in the folder /prog/cadence/SF2_tutorial

	Add tips or corrections for tutorials below.		Add tips or corrections for tutorials below.

Ave082 at 12:50, 13 June 2013

2013-06-13T12:50:22Z

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	The tutorials are made for the SF2-STARTER-KIT-ES-2 which contains the BGA896 SF2 engineering sample (ES stamped on bottom left on chip). Newer starterkits may contain other devices and the device configuration would thus be different.		The tutorials are made for the SF2-STARTER-KIT-ES-2 which contains the BGA896 SF2 engineering sample (ES stamped on bottom left on chip). Newer starterkits may contain other devices and the device configuration would thus be different.

			The small white usb stick in the SF2 starter kit is a wifi device.

	Most of the "answers for questions" strongly depend on the chip and the version of the software and thus are not correct.		Most of the "answers for questions" strongly depend on the chip and the version of the software and thus are not correct.

			For the tutorials using the rs232, don't use the reset button as it will garble the text. Relaunch the debugger instead.

			Don't use spaces in the path to were you keep the design files as Modelsim handles this badly.

			The tutorial files can be found on mikroserver2 in the folder

	Add tips or corrections for tutorials below.		Add tips or corrections for tutorials below.
	==Tutorial 1: SF2 fabric==		==Tutorial 1: SF2 fabric==
	~~[[Media:Fabric_lab_guide_v1.1_AV.docx\|Tutorial 1]]~~

	==Tutorial 2: SF2 ARM Cortex-M3 ==		==Tutorial 2: SF2 ARM Cortex-M3 ==
	~~[[Media:Cortex_M3_lab_guide_v1.1_AV.docx\|Tutorial 2]]~~

	~~If you forget to check the box marked "Monitor FPGA fabric PLL Lock" in step 2 point 13 the output data from the SF2 over RS232 data will be garbled.~~

	==Tutorial 1: SF2 USB==		==Tutorial 2: SF2 USB==
	~~[[Media:USB_lab_guide_v1.1_AV~~.~~docx\|Tutorial 3]]~~		The mass storage test didn't work with a Sandisk cruizer 4GB micro.