1.2 Prerequisites

Before you start, perform the following steps:
  1. Download and install Libero® SoC on the host PC from the following location: Libero SoC Documentation .
    Important: The latest versions of ModelSim®, Synplify Pro®, and FTDI drivers are included in the Libero SoC installation package.
  2. Download demo design files from: www.microchip.com/en-us/application-notes/AN4664; and download the PCIe EndPoint design files from: www.microchip.com/en-us/application-notes/AN4597.
  3. To create Libero Project, see Appendix 3: Running the TCL Script.
  4. Install the PolarFire® PCIe Root Port Demo GUI application by running the setup.exe file available in the design files folder:

    <$Design_Files_Directory>\mpf_an4664_df\GUI. At the end of the installation, you may be prompted to download and install the FPGA_GUI_Pack, if it is not already available on your system.

  5. Alternatively, you can manually download and install the Microchip FPGA_GUI_Pack.