Overview

• This manual explains how to install RVX on a local machine using the RVX design git repository.

Notice

• All results produced using RVX are subject to the following conditions:

  • They must not be used beyond the predefined purpose and scope specified in advance for a particular class or research project.

  • They must not be distributed to third parties other than the designated users or organizations.

  • They are free for non-commercial research use, provided that the paper is cited. All other uses require prior approval and a technology transfer agreement.

Things to Know

• Manuals are available online - riscvexpress.github.io

• Any part starting with # should be replaced or modified according to your environment.

• On Linux, use the bash shell for command-line operations.

• On Windows, use the Windows Power Shell for command-line operations.

• Skills for Linux

• Skills for Windows

Requirements

• License Tools

  • Mixed-language RTL Simulator: Modelsim/Questa or Xcelium/NCSim/Incisive

  • FPGA Tool: AMD Vivado 2022.1 or later

• A High-Performance Computer

  • A capable machine is required to run license tools efficiently.

  • The actual performance needed depends on the specific license tools being used.

  • Note: the RVX engine itself does not require a high-performance machine.

• Recommended OS Version

  • Must be compatible with license tools, not just RVX.

  • RVX-compatible OS

    • CentOS 7 / 8

    • Redhat 8 / 9

    • Ubuntu 18 / 20 / 22 (recommended) / 24

    • Windows 10 Home / Enterprise

    • Windows 11 Home

• For Linux systems, the locale setting must be en_US.UTF-8.

  • If using a GUI, set the language format to United States.

  • Or, comment out the line SendEnv LANG LC* in /etc/ssh/ssh_config

    • i.e., add a # at the beginning).

• User Account

  • Linux: Requires sudo privileges

  • Windows: Requires administrator rights

• RVX Design Git Repository

  • Build your own design repository (See Repository Setup Manual)

  • Or, use the repository provided by the instructor for the lecture

• RVX Server Information (RVX-cloud Only)

  • IP address, SSH port, account, password

  • Provided by the instructor or project supervisor

  • Account must not be shared between multiple computers.

Step 1

Install - Step1

Step 2

Install - Step2

Step 3

Install - Step3

Step 4

Carefully install the license programs you intend to use
by following their respective manuals.
Add the installation directory to the PATH environment variable.
On Windows, it may be added automatically.
During Vivado installation, don’t forget to install all devices.

Step 5 for RVX-free

Install - Step5

Step 5 for RVX-cloud

Install - Step5

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

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