From 0ef33dd0d842eb1d18b03f486a66d41175772ab9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Jordens Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:20:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] manual: add note about the "correct" vivado version close #910 --- doc/manual/developing.rst | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/manual/developing.rst b/doc/manual/developing.rst index 1f60335d1..7c237d670 100644 --- a/doc/manual/developing.rst +++ b/doc/manual/developing.rst @@ -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 `_ 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: ::