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Xilinx Student Edition License Generation


Step 1: Register on the Xilinx site. 
(If you already have an account on the Xilinx site go to Step 2.) 
Please note that your Xilinx Student Edition license will be sent to you via email to the email address indicated during registration. 

Step 2: GenerateInternet Link your Xilinx Student Edition license. 
To generate a license you will need the software SERIAL NUMBER and PC "Host ID or Ethernet Address The PC "Host ID" must be the C: drive serial number or the Ethernet Address of the PC on which you will install the Xilinx Student Edition software.  The software may be installed on any available drive but the license must be generated and installed on the C: drive. 
 
To get the PC volume c: drive serial number; From the DOS prompt, type in: VOL C: 
 
To get the ethernet (mac) address;  For Windows NT users, type in on the command line: IPCONFIG/ALL.  You can also use the IP address. To find this, do a right click on the  "Network Neighborhood" icon, then go to properties, protocols, properties and you'll find your IP address. 
 
To run your software you will need both the software CD KEY and LICENSE  file.   See specific book below for the location of software serial number and CD key. 
 

  • Xilinx Student Edition Package:  CD KEY is located on page 3 of the CD jewel case insert (Install Guide).   The software serial number can be found on the lower right hand corner of the "Discount Coupon" included with the package. 
  • Modeling, Synthesis, and Rapid Prototyping with the VERILOG: CD KEY is located on page 726 along with the software installation instructions.   The software serial number can be found inside the plastic CD bag on a white card. 
  • Digital Design; Principles and Practices: CD KEY is located on page 952 along with the software installation instructions.   The software serial number can be found inside the plastic CD bag on a pink card. 
  • Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals: CD KEY is located on page 644 along with the software installation instructions.   The software serial number can be found inside the plastic CD bag on a pink card. 
 

 
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