manual: add note about the "correct" vivado version

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Robert Jördens 2018-02-15 14:20:43 +01:00
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@ -142,6 +142,13 @@ These steps are required to generate gateware bitstream (``.bit``) files, build
* Get Vivado from http://www.xilinx.com/support/download/index.htm.
* The "appropriate" Vivado version to use for building the bitstream can
vary. Some versions contain bugs that lead to hidden or visible failures,
others work fine.
Refer to the `M-Labs buildbot logs <http://buildbot.m-labs.hk/>`_ to
determine which version is currently used to when building the binary
packages.
* During the Vivado installation, uncheck ``Install cable drivers`` (they are not required as we use better and open source alternatives).
* Install Migen: ::