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16 www.xilinx.com PCI-X v5.1 165 Getting Started Guide
UG158 March 24, 2008
Chapter 2: Licensing the Core
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Full License
The Full license is provided when you purchase the core, and provides full access to all
core functionality both in simulation and in hardware, including:
• Gate-level functional simulation support.
• Back annotated gate-level simulation support.
• Full implementation support including place and route and bitstream generation.
• Full functionality in the programmed device with no time-outs.
Obtaining a Full License
To obtain a Full license, you must purchase the core. After purchase, a full license can be
downloaded from the product lounge. To create and download a license file for use with
the CORE Generator software, do the following:
1. After purchase, you will receive a letter containing a serial number, which is used to
register for access to the lounge; a secured area of the product page.
Go to www.xilinx.com/pci/index.htm
and choose the appropriate link to gain access.
2. From the product page, click Register to request access to the lounge. Xilinx will
review your access request and typically grants access to the lounge in 48 hours.
(Contact Xilinx Customer Service
if you need faster turnaround.)
3. After you receive confirmation of lounge access, click Access Lounge from the product
page and log in.
4. From the lounge, a link at the top of the initial page allows you to generate a license.
Click this link and follow the instructions to fill out the license request form; then click
Submit to generate the license. An e-mail containing license and installation
instructions will be sent to you immediately.
Direct Download
A CORE Generator license is not required when performing a direct download of the
Initiator/Target core for PCI-X core.
Installing Your License File
After selecting a license option, an email will be sent to you that includes instructions for
installing your license file. In addition, information about advanced licensing options and
technical support is provided.