Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center
The Boards and Kits Solution Center is available to address all questions related to Xilinx Boards and Kits.
Design Assistant
Xilinx Boards and Kits - Debug Assistant
The Xilinx Boards and Kits Debug Assistant outlines board-related debug information and steps to help you troubleshoot Board and Kit related issues.
Note: This answer record is part of the Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center (Xilinx Answer 43745).
The Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center is available to address all questions related to Xilinx Boards and Kits.
If the Interface Tests and Board Debug Checklists below do not result in you resolving the issue, then please see (Xilinx Answer 44102) for next steps.
1) Interface Tests
| (Xilinx Answer 43845) | Spartan-6 FPGA SP601 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 43846) | Spartan-6 FPGA SP605 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 43847) | Spartan-6 FPGA SP623 Characterization Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 43848) | Virtex-6 FPGA ML605 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 43849) | Virtex-6 FPGA ML623 Characterization Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 43850) | Virtex-6 FPGA ML628 Characterization Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 54130) | Zynq-7000 SoC ZC702 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 54134) | Zynq-7000 SoC ZC706 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 54161) | Virtex-7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 54279) | Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 54383) | Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 54568) | Virtex-7 FPGA VC709 Connectivity Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 63799) | Kintex UltraScale FPGA KCU105 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 65464) | Virtex UltraScale FPGA VCU108 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 69244) | Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC ZCU102 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 69835) | Virtex UltraScale+ FPGA VCU118 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 69859) | Kintex UltraScale+ FPGA KCU116 Evaluation Kit - Interface Test Designs |
| (Xilinx Answer 44022) | Spartan-6 FPGA SP601 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 40399) | Spartan-6 FPGA SP605 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 40398) | Virtex-6 FPGA ML605 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 50079) | Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 51233) | Virtex-7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 54012) | Zynq-7000 SoC ZC702 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 54013) | Zynq-7000 SoC ZC706 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 54139) | Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 54355) | Virtex-7 FPGA VC709 Connectivity Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 63739) | Kintex UltraScale FPGA KCU105 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 65424) | Virtex UltraScale FPGA VCU108 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 68386) | Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC ZCU102 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 69315) | Kintex UltraScale+ FPGA KCU116 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
| (Xilinx Answer 69737) | Virtex UltraScale+ FPGA VCU118 Evaluation Kit - Board Debug Checklist |
Documentation
Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center - Documentation
Please refer to the following documentation when using Xilinx Boards and Kits:
- Kintex UltraScale FPGA Kits
- Virtex UltraScale FPGA Kits
- Zynq-7000 SoC Boards and Kits
- Artix-7 FPGA Boards and Kits
- Virtex-7 FPGA Boards and Kits
- Kintex-7 FPGA Boards and Kits
- Spartan-6 FPGA Boards and Kits
- Virtex-6 FPGA Boards and Kits
- Virtex-5 FPGA Boards and Kits
- Virtex-5 FPGA AFX Boards
Note: This answer record is part of the Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center (Xilinx Answer 43745).
The Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center is available to address all questions related to Xilinx Boards and Kits.
Kintex UltraScale FPGA Kits
Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA KCU105 Evaluation Kit
Virtex UltraScale FPGA KitsXilinx Virtex UltraScale FPGA VCU108 Evaluation Kit
Xilinx Virtex UltraScale FPGA VCU110 Development Kit
- (UG1073) - VCU110 Evaluation Board User Guide
Zynq-7000 SoC Boards and Kits
Zynq-7000 SoC ZC702 Evaluation Kit
- UG926 - Zynq-7000 SoC: ZC702 Evaluation Kit and Video and Imaging Kit (Vivado Design Suite 2013.3) Getting Started Guide
- UG850 - ZC702 Evaluation Board for the Zynq-7000 XC7Z020 SoC User Guide
- UG925 - Zynq-7000 SoC ZC702 Base Targeted Reference Design (Vivado Design Suite 2013.2), User Guide
- UG886 - AMS101 Evaluation Card User Guide
- ZC702 Board Files
- ZC702 Example Design: ZC702 Support page > Example Designs
- ZC702 Targeted Reference Design > ZC702 Support page > Targeted Reference Designs
Zynq-7000 SoC ZC706 Evaluation Kit
- UG954 - ZC706 Evaluation Board for the Zynq-7000 XC7Z045 SoC User Guide
- UG961 - Zynq-7000 SoC ZC706 Evaluation Kit (ISE Design Suite 14.7) Getting Started Guide
- UG963 - ZC706 PCIe Targeted Reference Design (ISE Design Suite 14.5) User Guide
- ZC706 Board Files
- ZC706 Example Designs: ZC706 Support page > Example Designs
- ZC706 Targeted Reference Design: ZC706 Support page > Targeted Reference Designs
Artix-7 FPGA Boards and Kits
Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit
- UG967 - Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit Getting Started Guide (Vivado Design Suite 2013.3)
- UG952 - AC701 Evaluation Board for the Artix-7 FPGA User Guide
- UG964 - AC701 Base Targeted Reference Design User Guide (Vivado Design Suite 2013.4)
- UG960 - 7 Series FPGA AMS Targeted Reference Design User Guide (Vivado Design Suite 2013.3)
- AC701 Board Files
- AC701 Example Designs: AC701 Support page > Example Designs
Virtex-7 FPGA Boards and Kits
Virtex-7 FPGA VC709 Connectivity Kit
- UG887 - VC709 Evaluation Board for the Virtex-7 FPGA User Guide
- UG962 - Virtex-7 FPGA XT Connectivity Targeted Reference Design for the VC709 Board (Vivado Design Suite 2013.2) User Guide
- UG966 - Virtex-7 XT VC709 Connectivity Kit (Vivado Design Suite 2013.2) Getting Started Guide
- VC709 Board Files
- VC709 Example Designs: VC709 Support page > Example Designs
- VC709 Targeted Reference Design: VC709 Support page > Targeted Reference Designs
Virtex-7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit
- UG848 - Getting Started with the Virtex-7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit
- UG885 - VC707 Evaluation Board for the Virtex-7 FPGA User Guide
- UG960 - 7 Series FPGA AMS Targeted Reference Design User Guide (Vivado Design Suite 2013.3)
- UG886 - AMS101 Evaluation Card User Guide
- XCN12025 - Production Discontinuation Notice for Development Systems Products
- VC707 Board files
- VC707 Example Design: VC707 Support page > Example Designs
Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit
- UG883 - Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit Getting Started Guide (Vivado Design Suite 2013.2)
- UG810 - KC705 Evaluation Board for the Kintex-7 FPGA User Guide
- UG882 - Kintex-7 FPGA Base Targeted Reference Design User Guide (Vivado Design Suite 2013.1)
- UG960 - 7 Series FPGA AMS Targeted Reference Design User Guide (Vivado Design Suite 2013.3)
- UG886 - AMS101 Evaluation Card User Guide
- KC705 Board files
- KC705 Example Designs: KC705 Support page > Example Designs
- KC705 Targeted Reference Design: KC705 Support page > Targeted Reference Designs
Spartan-6 FPGA SP601 Evaluation Kit
- SP601 Archive Documentation for Previously Released Material
- XTP049 - SP601 Hardware Setup Guide
- XTP054 - SP601 PCB Known Issues
- UG523 - Getting Started with the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA SP601 Evaluation Kit
- UG518 - SP601 Hardware User Guide
- UG524 - SP601 Reference Design User Guide
- SP601 Board Files
- SP601 Example Designs
Spartan-6 FPGA SP605 Evaluation Kit
- SP605 Archive Documentation for Previously Released Material
- XTP089 - SP605 Hardware Setup Guide
- XTP072 - SP605 PCB Known Issues
- UG525 - Getting Started with the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA SP605 Evaluation Kit
- UG526 - SP605 Hardware User Guide
- UG527 - SP605 Reference Design User Guide
- UG669 - AXI Interface Based ML605/SP605 MicroBlaze Processor Subsystem Hardware Tutorial
- SP605 Board Files
- SP605 Example Designs
Spartan-6 FPGA SP623 Characterization Kit
- UG751 - SP623 Spartan-6 FPGA GTP Transceiver Characterization Board User Guide
- UG752 - SP623 IBERT Getting Started Guide (13.4)
- UG770 - HW-CLK-101-SCLK2 SuperClock-2 Module
Spartan-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit
- Spartan-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit Archive Documentation for Previously Released Material (see bottom of page)
- Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit FAQ
- Spartan-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit Hardware Setup Guide
- UG665 - Spartan-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit Getting Started Guide
- UG399 - Spartan-6 FPGA Connectivity Targeted Reference Design with AXI4 Protocol User Guide
- WP359 - Accelerating System Designs Requiring High-Bandwidth Connectivity with Targeted Reference Designs
Spartan-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit Reference Design and Documentation
Spartan-6 FPGA Embedded Kit
- Spartan-6 FPGA Embedded Kit Archive Documentation for Previously Released Material
- Spartan-6 FPGA Embedded Kit Reference Design and Documentation
- Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 FPGA Embedded Kit FAQ
- UG667 - Getting Started with the Spartan-6 FPGA SP605 Embedded Kit
- WP358 - Simplifying Embedded Hardware and Software Development with Targeted Reference Designs
Virtex-6 FPGA ML605 Evaluation Kit
- ML605 Archive Documentation for Previously Released Material
- Virtex-6 FPGA ML605 Evaluation Kit FAQ
- XTP084 - ML605 Hardware Setup Guide
- XTP071- ML605 PCB Known Issues
- UG533 - Getting Started with the Xilinx Virtex-6 ML605 Evaluation Kit
- UG534 - ML605 Hardware User Guide
- UG535 - ML605 Reference Design User Guide
- UG669 - AXI Interface Based ML605/SP605 MicroBlaze Processor Subsystem Hardware Tutorial
- ML605 Documentation and Reference Designs
Virtex-6 FPGA ML623 Characterization Kit
- UG724 - ML623 Virtex-6 FPGA GTX Transceiver Characterization Board User Guide
- UG725 - ML623 IBERT Getting Started Guide (13.2)
Virtex-6 FPGA ML628 Characterization Kit
- UG771 - ML628 Virtex-6 FPGA GTX and GTH Transceiver Characterization Board User Guide
- UG806 - ML628 IBERT Getting Started Guide (ISE 13.2)
Virtex-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit
- Virtex-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit Reference Designs and Board Documentation
- Virtex-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit FAQ
- UG753 - FPGA Broadcast Mezzanine Card
- XAPP1075 - Implementing Triple-Rate SDI with Virtex-6 FPGA GTX Transceivers
Virtex-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit
- Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit FAQ
- Virtex-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit Hardware Setup Guide
- UG379 - Virtex-6 FPGA Connectivity Targeted Reference Design with AXI4 Protocol User Guide
- UG664 - Virtex-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit
- WP359 - Accelerating System Designs Requiring High-Bandwidth Connectivity with Targeted Reference Designs
- Virtex-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit Reference Design and Documentation
Virtex-6 FPGA Embedded Kit
- Virtex-6 FPGA Embedded Kit Reference Design and Documentation (and archives)
- Spartan-6 & Virtex-6 FPGA Embedded Kit FAQ
- UG668 - Getting Started with the Virtex-6 FPGA ML605 Embedded Kit
ML501
- UG226 - ML501 Evaluation Platform User Guide
- UG227 - ML501 Reference Design User Guide
- UG228 - ML501 Getting Started Tutorial
- ML501 Schematics
ML505
- UG347 - ML505 Evaluation Platform User Guide
- UG348 - ML505 Getting Started Tutorial
- UG349 - ML505 Reference Design User Guide
ML506
- UG347 - ML506 Evaluation Platform User Guide
- UG348 - ML506 Getting Started Tutorial
- UG349 - ML506 Reference Design User Guide
ML507
- UG347 - ML507 Evaluation Platform User Guide
- UG348 - ML507 Getting Started Tutorial
- UG349 - ML507 Reference Design User Guide
ML510
ML521
- UG225 - ML52x Virtex-5 FPGA RocketIO Characterization Platform User Guide
- UG091 - Xilinx Generic Interface (XGI) SuperClock Module User Guide
- ML521 Documentation
ML523
- UG225 - ML52x Virtex-5 FPGA RocketIO Characterization Platform User Guide
- UG091 - Xilinx Generic Interface (XGI) SuperClock Module User Guide
- ML523 Documentation
ML525
- UG225 - ML52x Virtex-5 FPGA RocketIO Characterization Platform User Guide
- UG091 - Xilinx Generic Interface (XGI) SuperClock Module User Guide
- ML525 Documentation
ML550
- UG202 - Virtex-5 FPGA ML550 Networking Interfaces Platform User Guide
- ML550 Documentation
ML555
- UG201 - Virtex-5 FPGA ML555 Development Kit for PCI and PCI Express Designs User Guide
- ML555 Documentation
ML561
- UG199 - Virtex-5 FPGA ML561 Memory Interfaces Development Board User Guide
- ML561 Documentation
AFX-FF1136-500
- UG229 - Virtex-5 LXT/SXT/FXT FPGA Prototype Platform User Guide
- AFX-FF1136-500 Documentation
AFX-FF1153-500
- UG222 - Virtex-5 LX FPGA Prototype Platform User Guide
- AFX-FF1153-500 Documentation
AFX-FF1738-500
- UG229 - Virtex-5 LXT/SXT/FXT FPGA Prototype Platform User Guide
- AFX-FF1738-500 Documentation
AFX-FF1760-500
- UG222 - Virtex-5 LX FPGA Prototype Platform User Guide
- AFX-FF1760-500 Documentation
AFX-FF324-500
- UG222 - Virtex-5 LX FPGA Prototype Platform User Guide
- AFX-FF324-500 Documentation
AFX-FF665-500
- UG229 - Virtex-5 LXT/SXT/FXT FPGA Prototype Platform User Guide
- AFX-FF665-500 Documentation
AFX-FF676-500
- UG222 - Virtex-5 LX FPGA Prototype Platform User Guide
- AFX-FF676-500 Documentation
Design Advisories
Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center - Design Advisories
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Boards and Kits information is contained in the following device-specific Design Advisories.
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For general design and troubleshooting information on Xilinx Boards and Kits, please refer to the Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center at (Xilinx Answer 43745).
| (Xilinx Answer 66667) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Kintex UltraScale KCU105 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 53979) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Zynq-7000 SoC ZC706 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 53708) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Zynq-7000 SoC ZC702 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 47787) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 56324) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Virtex-7 FPGA VC709 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 53962) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Virtex-7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 53980) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 43767) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Virtex-6 FPGA ML605 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 43768) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Spartan-6 FPGA SP605 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 43769) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Spartan-6 FPGA SP601 Evaluation Kit |
| (Xilinx Answer 38760) | Design Advisory Master Answer Record for Virtex-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit |
Revision History
| 02/19/2016 | Added 66667 |
| 06/17/2013 | Added 56324 |
| 01/08/2013 | Added 53708 |
| 08/09/2011 | Initial release |
Top Issues
Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center - Top Issues
The following answer records cover current known issues as well as commonly asked questions related to Xilinx Boards and Kits.
Note: This answer record is part of the Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center (Xilinx Answer 43745).
The Xilinx Boards and Kits Solution Center is available to address all questions related to Xilinx Boards and Kits.
| (Xilinx Answer 37579) | What device do I have on my board? Is it an Engineering Sample (ES) or Production silicon? |
| (Xilinx Answer 44102) | Development Boards and Kits - RMA Information |
Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 66752) | Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC ZCU102 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA KCU105 Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 63175) | Kintex UltraScale FPGA KCU105 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Xilinx Virtex UltraScale FPGA VCU108 Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 62603) | Virtex UltraScale FPGA VCU108 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Xilinx Virtex UltraScale FPGA VCU110 Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 62604) | Virtex UltraScale VCU110 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Zynq-7000 SoC ZC706 Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 51899) | Zynq-7000 SoC ZC706 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Zynq-7000 SoC ZC702 Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 47864) | Zynq-7000 SoC ZC702 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Virtex-7 FPGA VC709 Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 51901) | VC709 - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Virtex-7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 45382) | Virtex-7 FPGA VC707 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 45934) | Kintex-7 FPGA KC705 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 51900) | Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
ML605
XTP071 ML605 Printed-Circuit Board Known Issues
| (Xilinx Answer 34836) | Virtex-6 FPGA ML605 Evaluation Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes |
Virtex-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 34432) | Virtex-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit and Targeted Reference Design (TRD) - Release Notes and Known Issues |
Virtex-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 43656) | Virtex-6 FPGA Broadcast Connectivity Kit - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
SP601
XTP054 SP601 Printed-Circuit Board Known Issues
| (Xilinx Answer 33225) | SP601 - Known Issues / Release Notes Master Answer Record |
SP605
XTP072 SP605 Printed-Circuit Board Known Issues
| (Xilinx Answer 33839) | SP605 Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Spartan-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit
| (Xilinx Answer 43628) | Spartan-6 FPGA Connectivity Kit and Targeted Reference Design (TRD) - Release Notes and Known Issues |
XtremeDSP Kit IV
| (Xilinx Answer 42500) | XtremeDSP Kit IV - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
ML40x
| (Xilinx Answer 37874) | ML40x - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
ML410
| (Xilinx Answer 24806) | DS1 LED glows red after power on |
| (Xilinx Answer 38093) | ML410 Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
ML50x
| (Xilinx Answer 42965) | ML50x - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
ML510
ML510 Known Issues
| (Xilinx Answer 38095) | ML510 - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
ML561
| (Xilinx Answer 42964) | Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
| (Xilinx Answer 40380) | Spartan-3 FPGA Generation Evaluation Kits - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
XM105
| (Xilinx Answer 35307) | XM105 - Known Issues and Release Notes Master Answer Record |
Obsolete Boards and Kits
| (Xilinx Answer 41448) | Obsolete Boards and Kits - Board Issues |
| (Xilinx Answer 40757) | Xilinx Obsolete Device Solution Center - Boards and Kits |