Have a question on programming with a xilnx using impact.
How can I perminatly flash a Cairnsmore 1 with the blake bitstream
I have managed to flash 5 of them using xc3sprog but I have two more that will not flash using xc3sprog.
I am able to flash them with impact and they are hashing but am looking for a permanent solution so I can move my last 2 cm1's into the rack with the others. I have been reading through post's hoping to figure this out when I have free time for a few months now.
I have permanently flashed my Lancelot dual spartan6's with impact and they are hashing great.
Any help would be appreciated.
thanks
-Sid
Here is the mcs for programming into the flash on CM1 boards (right click save link as)
http://blakecoin.org/CM1-hv-v04a-175MHz-ucf-150-fmax-161.mcsusing iMpact
when you assign the file it will ask if you want to attach a SPI/BPI PROM select yes - then pick the mcs file above and click open - Select: SPI PROM, M25P128, 1 and click ok
just program the flash it does take awhile much longer than just programming the FPGA itself 5-10mins per flash * 4
now if you power cycle the CM1 the Blake bitstream will be loaded every time
I dont use xc3sprog I just use the program cable and iMpact as that is what is easy for me
Hope that helps