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  3. AR# 32658: 11.x/12.x iMPACT - Virtex-5 - Parallel Daisy chain files do not configure slave devices.

AR# 32658

11.x/12.x iMPACT - Virtex-5 - Parallel Daisy chain files do not configure slave devices.

Description

Files generating in iMPACT to target a Parallel Daisy Chain do not configure downstream devices. How do I work around this issue?

Solution

This does not affect all flows. The following flows will generate the correct command sets in the PROM file:

iMPACT GUI

Use the BPI - Configure Single Device flow

Command line

The following command line will generate a correct file set:

promgen -w -p mcs -c FF -o output_file -bpi_dc parallel -u 0 device1.bit downstream_device_2.bit

Linked Answer Records

Master Answer Records

Answer Number Answer Title Version Found Version Resolved
35448 12.x iMPACT - Known Issues N/A N/A
AR# 32658
Date 01/31/2013
Status Active
Type General Article
Devices
  • Virtex-5 FXT
  • Virtex-5 LX
  • Virtex-5 LXT
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  • Virtex-5 SXT
  • Virtex-5 TXT
  • Virtex-5Q
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Tools
  • ISE - 10.1
  • ISE Design Suite - 11.1
  • ISE Design Suite - 11.2
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  • ISE Design Suite - 11.3
  • ISE Design Suite - 11.4
  • ISE Design Suite - 11.5
  • ISE Design Suite - 12.1
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