2 Run PROGRAM Action for Evaluation Kit

After generating the bitstream, the PolarFire device must be programmed. To program the PolarFire device, perform the following steps:

  1. Ensure that the jumper settings on the board are the same as those listed in the following table.
    Table 2-1. Jumper Settings
    JumperDescription
    J18, J19, J20, J21, and J22Short pin 2 and 3 for programming the PolarFire® FPGA through FTDI
    J28Short pin 1 and 2 for programming through the on-board FlashPro5
    J26Short pin 1 and 2 for programming through the FTDI SPI
    J27Short pin 1 and 2 for programming through the FTDI SPI
    J4Short pin 1 and 2 for manual power switching using SW3
    J12Short pin 3 and 4 for 2.5V
  2. Connect the power supply cable to the J9 connector on the board.
  3. Connect the USB cable from the Host PC to J5 (FTDI port) on the board.
  4. Power on the board using the SW3 slide switch.
    Figure 2-1. Evaluation Kit Board Setup
  5. Double click Run PROGRAM Action from the Libero > Design Flow tab.