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BitGen M1.5: SpartanXL Express Mode enabled with hidden switch.


Record #5061

Product Family: Software

Product Line: FPGA Implementation

Product Part: bitgen

Product Version: 1.5p

Problem Title:
BitGen M1.5: SpartanXL Express Mode enabled with hidden switch.


Problem Description:
Urgency: Standard

General Description:
In order to generate a bitstream for the SpartanXl family that is compatible with Express Mode confi guration, the Express Mode switch in BitGen must be enabled. This switch, however, is not yet liste d in the help screen.


Solution 1:

Run BitGen command line to enable Express Mode. Add the following options to your command line:

bitgen -g ExpressMode:Enable -g CRC:Disable -g SyncToDone:Yes -g DoneActive:C1 -g OutputsActive:DI - g GSRinactive:DI

In addition to the options shown above add the other options that you normally use.




End of Record #5061 - Last Modified: 04/19/99 10:12

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