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Revision History
The following table shows the revision history for this document.

Date Version Revision

02/02/07 1.0 Initial Xilinx release.
03/06/08 2.0 • Added support for Platform Cable USB II (DLC10).
• Added support for Windows Vista.
• Added Figure 1-2, page 10 and Figure 1-3, page 11 to address Windows Vista security
dialog boxes.
• Updated “Step 4: Determine Installation Flow,” page 12 for Linux operating systems.
• Simplified “Step 5: Install the Xilinx USB Cable,” page 15 for Windows operating
systems.
• Updated download links for Windows and Linux cable driver installers.
• Updated document template.
• Numerous minor edits to enhancements clarity.

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Table of Contents

Preface: About This Guide

Guide Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Supported Xilinx Software and Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Typographical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Online Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 1: Installing Xilinx USB Cables

Step 1: Install ISE or WebPACK Software and USB Cable Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 2: Find the Cable Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 3: Find the ISE or WebPACK Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 4: Determine Installation Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
For Windows XP Professional or 2000 Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
For Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
For Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS or SUSE Linux Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 5: Install the Xilinx USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
On All Windows Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
On All Linux Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 2: Found New Hardware Wizard

Running the New Hardware Wizard (Windows XP Professional Only) . . . . . . . 17

Appendix A: Known Issues

Windows Found New Hardware Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
'Wizard Cannot Install this Hardware' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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About This Guide

This guide explains how to install the Xilinx family of USB programming cables, including
information related to installing Xilinx USB cables with the Xilinx Integrated Software
Environment (ISE™) and Xilinx WebPACK™ software.

Guide Contents
This manual contains the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “Installing Xilinx USB Cables,” provides step-by-step installation
procedure.
• Chapter 2, “Found New Hardware Wizard,” explains installation via this wizard.
• Appendix A, “Known Issues,” covers knows issues that can occur during the
installation procedure.

Additional Documentation
1. DS593, Platform Cable USB II Data Sheet
This data sheet provides a complete description of the Platform Cable USB II
hardware, including operation and electrical characteristics.
2. DS300, Platform Cable USB Data Sheet
This data sheet provides a complete description of the Platform Cable USB hardware,
including operation and electrical characteristics.
3. Platform Cable USB Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This FAQ contains supplemental information for the Platform Cable USB.
4. ISE Software Manual
The ISE software manuals provide software installation instructions, pointers to
additional online documentation and listings of known issues. Xilinx maintains a
collection of current and older manuals at:
http://www.xilinx.com/support/software_manuals.htm.
5. WebPACK Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This FAQ contains WebPACK-specific information supplementing the ISE Software
Manual. This FAQ includes additional software download and installation
information, as well as WebPACK device and feature support.
To find additional documentation, see the Xilinx website at:
http://www.xilinx.com/literature.

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Additional Resources
For USB cable installation issues not covered in this guide, consult Xilinx's interactive
Configuration Problem Solver at:
http://www.xilinx.com/support/troubleshoot/psolvers.htm
To search the answer database of silicon, software, and IP questions and answers, or to
create a technical support WebCase, see the Xilinx website at:
http://www.xilinx.com/support.

Supported Xilinx Software and Operating Systems

Xilinx Integrated Software Environment (ISE) Foundation™ or Xilinx ISE WebPACK
software must be installed on a supported operating system before any Xilinx USB cable
can be used. The following table lists operating system and Xilinx software combinations
that can be used with Xilinx USB cables.

Table 1-1: Supported Operating Systems and ISE/WebPACK Versions

Operating System ISE or WebPACK Versions
Windows 2000 Professional SP4 6.3.03i or later
Windows XP Professional 32-bit 6.3.03i or later
Windows XP Professional 64-bit 9.1i or later
Windows Vista 32 and 64-bit 9.2 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3.0 32-bit 7.1i or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3.0 64-bit 9.1i or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4.0 32-bit 8.2i or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4.0 64-bit 9.1i or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 5.0 32-bit and 64-bit 9.2i or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise 10.0 32 and 64-bit 10.1 or later

Notes:
1. The operating systems supported by Xilinx USB cables are a sub-set of the operating systems
supported by the ISE or WebPACK software.
2. WebPACK software is a free application available on the Xilinx ISE CD/DVD or for download at
http://www.xilinx.com/ise/logic_design_prod/webpack.htm.

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Conventions

Conventions
This document uses the following conventions. An example illustrates each convention.

Typographical
The following typographical conventions are used in this document:

Convention Meaning or Use Example

Messages, prompts, and
Courier font program files that the system speed grade: - 100
displays
Literal commands that you enter
Courier bold ngdbuild design_name
in a syntactical statement
Commands that you select from
File → Open
Helvetica bold a menu
Keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+C
Variables in a syntax statement
for which you must supply ngdbuild design_name
values
See the Development System
Italic font References to other manuals Reference Guide for more
information.
If a wire is drawn so that it
Emphasis in text overlaps the pin of a symbol, the
two nets are not connected.
An optional entry or parameter.
However, in bus specifications, ngdbuild [option_name]
Square brackets [ ]
such as bus[7:0], they are design_name
required.
A list of items from which you
Braces { } lowpwr ={on|off}
must choose one or more
Separates items in a list of
Vertical bar | lowpwr ={on|off}
choices
IOB #1: Name = QOUT’
Vertical ellipsis
IOB #2: Name = CLKIN’
. Repetitive material that has
.
. been omitted
.
.
.
Repetitive material that has allow block block_name loc1
Horizontal ellipsis . . .
been omitted loc2 ... locn;

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Online Document
The following conventions are used in this document:

Convention Meaning or Use Example

See the section “Additional
Cross-reference link to a location Resources” for details.
Blue text
in the current document Refer to “Title Formats” in
Chapter 1 for details.
Cross-reference link to a location See Figure 2-5 in the Virtex-II
Red text
in another document Platform FPGA User Guide.
Go to http://www.xilinx.com
Blue, underlined text Hyperlink to a website (URL)
for the latest speed files.

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Chapter 1

Installing Xilinx USB Cables

Proprietary device drivers must be installed to allow Xilinx Integrated Software
Environment (ISE™) and Xilinx WebPACK™ software (for example, iMPACT) to
communicate with Xilinx USB cables. Installation flows can differ depending on:
• USB cable model
• ISE or WebPACK software version
• PC operating system
In general, a complete USB cable installation is performed automatically when the latest
ISE or WebPACK software is installed. However, additional actions may be necessary if,
for example, the cable is to be installed on a Linux operating system. Another example is if
Platform Cable USB II (Model DLC10) is to be used with ISE or WebPACK software
versions prior to 10.1.
This chapter is organized to provide the user with a step-by-step and system-specific
procedure for installing Xilinx USB cables. There are five steps required for installation:
Step 1: Install ISE or WebPACK Software and USB Cable Drivers
Step 2: Find the Cable Model
Step 3: Find the ISE or WebPACK Software Version
Step 4: Determine Installation Flow
Step 5: Install the Xilinx USB Cable
It is highly recommended that the user start with Step 1: Install ISE or WebPACK Software
and USB Cable Drivers and follow the procedure in order.

Step 1: Install ISE or WebPACK Software and USB Cable Drivers

1. Install the ISE or WebPACK software. Refer to the appropriate ISE installation guide or
WebPACK software FAQ (refer to “Additional Documentation” in “About This Guide”).
2. During Xilinx ISE or WebPACK software installation, confirm that the cable drivers are
selected (Figure 1-1) to insure that the drivers are copied from the installation media to
the target system.
Note: Cable drivers are not selected by default for Linux versions of ISE and WebPACK software.
The window shown in Figure 1-1 does not appear when installing WebPACK - Lab
Install (Programming Tools Only). The cable drivers are installed automatically with
this application.
Note: The window shown in Figure 1-1 can vary for different ISE releases.

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Figure 1-1: ISE 10.1 Design Suite Installer

3. (Windows Vista only) During installation, two Windows Security dialog boxes may
appear: one for the Jungo driver (Figure 1-2) and one for Xilinx cable driver
(Figure 1-3). In both instances, check the box next to Always trust software from
"XXXX" and then click Install.
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Figure 1-2: Windows Security Dialog Box for the Jungo Driver
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Figure 1-3: Windows Security Dialog Box for the Xilinx Cable Driver
(Windows Vista Only)

Step 2: Find the Cable Model

1. Find and record the model number of the USB cable. The model number is printed on
the label attached to the cable's case (Figure 1-4). Table 1-1 shows a complete list of
Xilinx USB cable models.
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Figure 1-4: Model Number on a USB Cable

Table 1-1: Xilinx USB Cables

Name Model
Platform Cable USB II DLC10
Platform Cable USB DLC9G
Platform Cable USB DLC9LP
Platform Cable USB DLC9

2. Proceed to “Step 3: Find the ISE or WebPACK Software Version.”

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Step 3: Find the ISE or WebPACK Software Version

Find and record the ISE or WebPACK software version installed on the host system.
Version information can be found using the Project Navigator or iMPACT GUI:
1. Launch the Xilinx ISE Project Navigator or iMPACT.
2. From the pull down menus near the top of the GUI, select Help.
3. Select About…
4. A dialog box similar to Figure 1-5 appears. Record the release version.
5. Proceed to “Step 4: Determine Installation Flow.”
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Figure 1-5: Finding the ISE Version

Step 4: Determine Installation Flow

After determining the cable's model number and ISE or WebPACK software version, select
the installation flow based on the host PC's operating system.

For Windows XP Professional or 2000 Professional

For model DLC10
For ISE or WebPACK software version:
• 10.1 or later:
Cable installation was completed during ISE or WebPACK software installation. No
further actions are required.
• 6.3.03i through 9.2.04i:
Proceed to “Step 5: Install the Xilinx USB Cable.”
Note: Xilinx recommends updating to the latest ISE or WebPACK software version to obtain
current USB cable enhancements and fixes.
• 6.3.02i or earlier:
Xilinx USB cables are not supported. Upgrade to a supported ISE or WebPACK
software version and then return to this step.

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For model DLC9LP or DLC9G

For ISE or WebPACK software version:
• 8.2i or later:
Cable installation was completed during ISE or WebPACK software installation. No
further actions are required.
• 6.3.03i through 8.1.03i:
Proceed to “Step 5: Install the Xilinx USB Cable.”
Note: Xilinx recommends updating to the latest ISE or WebPACK software version to obtain
current USB cable enhancements and fixes.
• 6.3.02i or earlier:
Xilinx USB cables are not supported. Upgrade to a supported ISE or WebPACK
software version and then return to this step.

For Model DLC9

For ISE or WebPACK software version:
• 7.1i or later:
Cable installation was completed during ISE or WebPACK software installation. No
further actions are required.
• 6.3.03i (only):
Proceed to “Step 5: Install the Xilinx USB Cable.”
Note: Xilinx recommends updating to the latest ISE or WebPACK software version to obtain
current USB cable enhancements and fixes.
• 6.3.02i or earlier:
Xilinx USB cables are not supported. Upgrade to a supported ISE or WebPACK
software version and then return to this step.

For Windows Vista

For model DLC10
For ISE or WebPACK software version:
• 10.1 or later:
Cable installation was completed during ISE or WebPACK software installation. No
further actions are required.
• 9.2i through 9.2.04i:
Proceed to “Step 5: Install the Xilinx USB Cable.”
Note: Xilinx recommends updating to the latest ISE or WebPACK software version to obtain
current USB cable enhancements and fixes.
• 9.1.03i or earlier:
ISE and WebPACK software versions prior to 9.2i are not supported on Windows Vista.
Upgrade to a supported ISE or WebPACK software version and then return to this step.

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For model DLC9LP, DLC9G or DLC9

For ISE or WebPACK software version:
• 9.2i or later:
Cable installation was completed during ISE or WebPACK software installation. No
further actions are required.
• 9.1.03i or earlier:
ISE and WebPACK software versions prior to 9.2i are not supported on Windows Vista.
Upgrade to a supported ISE or WebPACK software version and then return to this step.

For Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS or SUSE Linux Enterprise

For Model DLC10
For ISE or WebPACK software version:
• 10.1 or later:
Use Table 1-1, page 11 to verify that the Linux operating system installed on the host
supports Xilinx USB cables. If USB cables are supported, then cable installation was
completed during the ISE or WebPACK software installation and no further actions are
required. Otherwise, upgrade to a supported Linux operating system and re-install the
Xilinx design tool to complete the installation.
• 7.1i through 9.2.04i:
Use Table 1-1 to verify that the Linux operating system installed on the host supports
Xilinx USB cables. If USB cables are supported, then proceed to “Step 5: Install the
Xilinx USB Cable.” Otherwise, upgrade to a supported Linux operating system, re-
install the Xilinx design tool, and then return to this step.
Note: Xilinx recommends updating to the latest ISE or WebPACK software version to obtain
current USB cable enhancements and fixes.
• 6.3.03i or earlier:
Xilinx USB cables are not supported. Upgrade to a supported ISE or WebPACK
software version and then return to this step.

For Model DLC9LP, DLC9G or DLC9

For ISE or WebPACK software version:
• 9.2i or later:
Use Table 1-1 to verify that the Linux operating system installed on the host supports
Xilinx USB cables. If USB cables are supported, then cable installation was completed
during the ISE or WebPACK software installation and no further actions are required.
Otherwise, upgrade to a supported Linux operating system and re-install the Xilinx
design tool to complete the installation.
• 7.1i through 9.1.03i:
Use Table 1-1 to verify that the Linux operating system installed on the host supports
Xilinx USB cables. If USB cables are supported, then proceed to “Step 5: Install the
Xilinx USB Cable.” Otherwise, upgrade to a supported Linux operating system, re-
install the Xilinx design tool and then return to this step.
Note: Xilinx recommends updating to the latest ISE or WebPACK software version to obtain
current USB cable enhancements and fixes.

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• 6.3.03i or earlier:
Xilinx USB cables are not supported. Upgrade to a supported ISE or WebPACK
software version and then return to this step.

Step 5: Install the Xilinx USB Cable

On All Windows Operating Systems

This section provides a step-by-step procedure for installing Xilinx USB cables on all
Windows hosts.
Note: Administrator privileges are required to perform some of the steps described in this section.
1. Disconnect all Xilinx USB cables from the host computer.
2. Download ug344_windows.zip from the following Xilinx website:
https://secure.xilinx.com/webreg/clickthrough.do?cid=100840
3. Extract the contents of the archive. The extraction creates a folder named install_xusb.
Open this folder and double-click on install_xusb.bat to start the installation.
While the installer is running, a DOS terminal window opens and displays installation
status messages. Warning messages can be safely ignored.
Caution! Do not attempt to close this terminal window while the installer is running.
4. (Windows Vista only) While the installer is running, a Windows Security dialog box
may appear (Figure 1-3, page 11). In this case, check the box next to Always trust
software from "Xilinx" and then click Install.
5. When the installation is complete, connect the Xilinx USB cable to the desired USB port.
(Windows XP Professional) Follow the Found New Hardware wizard when it appears
(see Chapter 2, “Found New Hardware Wizard”).
(Windows Vista or Windows Professional 2000) Installation is complete and no other
actions are required.
If the STATUS indicator on the cable illuminates, then the driver installation completed
successfully.

On All Linux Operating Systems

This section provides a step-by-step procedure for installing the Xilinx USB cable on all
supported Linux hosts (Table 1-1, page 11).
Note: Root permission is required to perform the steps described in this section.
1. Disconnect all Xilinx USB cables from the host computer.
2. Open a shell or terminal console.
3. Download install_drivers.tar.gz from the following Xilinx website:
https://secure.xilinx.com/webreg/clickthrough.do?cid=103670
4. Extract the driver script and its support files by typing:
tar xzvf install_drivers.tar.gz
The extraction creates a directory named install_drivers in the current directory.
5. Navigate to the install_drivers directory by typing:
cd install_drivers

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6. Run the script by typing:

./install_drivers
7. When the installation is complete, connect the Xilinx USB cable to the desired USB port.
If the STATUS indicator on the cable illuminates, then the driver installation completed
successfully.

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Found New Hardware Wizard

Running the New Hardware Wizard (Windows XP Professional Only)
The Windows operating system recognizes a USB device through the unique combination
of the device's USB vendor ID (VID) and the device's product ID (PID). Xilinx USB devices
have a Xilinx-assigned VID. Similarly, the Xilinx USB cable firmware loader has an
associated PID. The Xilinx USB cable firmware, however, has a PID distinct from the USB
cable firmware loader. Each specific combination of a device USB VID and PID requires a
corresponding device driver to be registered with the physical USB port for proper
operation under the Windows operating system.
The first time a cable is attached after software installation, Windows XP Professional
invokes the Found New Hardware Wizard and registers the device drivers:
• Once for the Xilinx USB cable firmware loader (Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2)
• Again for the Xilinx USB cable itself (Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4)
In addition, Windows XP Professional invokes the wizard each time a Xilinx USB cable is
plugged into a different physical USB port for the first time, or if a different Xilinx USB
cable model is plugged into a previously configured port.
Note: The Found New Hardware Wizard does not appear in Windows Vista and Windows 2000
Professional.
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Figure 2-1: Firmware Loader PID Detected

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Figure 2-2: Firmware Loader Driver Registered

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Figure 2-3: Application PID Detected

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Figure 2-4: Application PID Registered

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Known Issues
Windows Found New Hardware Messages

'Wizard Cannot Install this Hardware'

After following the Found New Hardware wizard, the dialog box shown in Figure A-1 can
appear after installing a newer version of ISE™ or WebPACK™ software, or if the directory
where ISE or WebPACK is installed is renamed.
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Figure A-1: Cannot Install this Hardware

To resolve this issue, follow this procedure:

1. From the window shown in Figure A-1, click < Back.
2. When the window switches to the one shown in Figure A-2, select the Install from a
list or specific location (Advanced) radio button and then click Next >.

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Figure A-2: Install Software from a Specific Location

3. When the window switches to the one shown in Figure A-3, click on the check box next
to Include this location in the search and enter the path to the ISE or WebPACK
installation directory. Then click Next >.
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Figure A-3: Pointing the Wizard to the ISE or WebPACK Installation Directory
Note: The directory c:\xilinx\bin\nt is the default installation path. If an environment
variable is used to establish a different installation location using the %XILINX% alias, point the
wizard to the location defined by %XILINX%\bin\nt.

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4. After a short file transfer, the wizard should indicate successful installation of the
Xilinx Platform Cable USB Firmware Loader (Figure A-4. The "Xilinx Platform Cable
USB" text can differ depending on USB cable type.
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Figure A-4: Found New Hardware Wizard Completes

5. Proceed to the next iteration of the Found New Hardware wizard and then complete
the installation.

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