GOWIN RiscV AE350 SOC RDS Software Installation Guide
- June 16, 2024
- GOWIN
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GOWIN RiscV AE350 SOC RDS Software
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Gowin RiscV_AE350_SOC RDS Software
- Trademark: Registered trademark of Guangdong Gowin Semiconductor Corporation
- Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64 bits), Microsoft Windows 10 (64 bits)
- Hardware Requirements: 2 GB of RAM, 2.2 GB of disk storage
Installation Guide
The Gowin RiscV_AE350_SOC RDS Software Installation Guide provides step-by- step instructions on how to install and set up the software components.
Minimum System Requirements
Hardware Running Requirements
- 2 GB of RAM
- 2.2 GB of disk storage
Tested Software Operating Environment
- Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64 bits)
- Microsoft Windows 10 (64 bits)
Software Download
To download the RiscV_AE350_SOC RDS software installation package, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website at www.gowinsemi.com.
- Create an account and log in.
- Find the software download page.
- Locate the RiscV_AE350_SOC_RDS_Vx.x_win.zip file and click on the download link.
- Note : Replace ‘x’ in Vx.x with the specific software version you want to download.
Software Installation
The RiscV_AE350_SOC software installation program is used to install the RDS software components. The installation process involves the following steps:
- Unzip the RDS software installation package.
- Run the installation program.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
- Select the desired components to install (IDE, Cygwin, target system, toolchain, ICE software, application programs, and user manuals).
- Choose the installation location for the software.
- Wait for the installation process to complete.
- Restart your computer if prompted.
Software Uninstallation
To uninstall the RiscV_AE350_SOC software, follow these steps:
- Open the Control Panel on your computer.
- Navigate to “Programs” or “Programs and Features”.
- Locate the RDS software in the list of installed programs.
- Select the software and click on the “Uninstall” or “Remove” button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
License Activation
To activate your license for the RiscV_AE350_SOC software, please refer to the user manual or contact GOWINSEMI for detailed instructions.
FAQ
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Q: Can I install the software on a Mac computer?
A: No, the software is only compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems. -
Q: How much disk storage is required for the software?
A: The software requires 2.2 GB of disk storage. -
Q: Where can I download the software?
A: You can download the software from the official website at www.gowinsemi.com after registering and logging in. -
Q: How do I uninstall the software?
A: To uninstall the software, go to the Control Panel, navigate to “Programs” or “Programs and Features”, locate the RDS software in the list of installed programs, and follow the on-screen instructions for uninstallation. -
Q: How do I activate my license for the software?
A: Please refer to the user manual or contact GOWINSEMI for detailed instructions on license activation.
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Minimum System Requirements
- Hardware Running Requirements
- 2 GB of RAM
- 2.2 GB of disk storage
- Tested Software Operating Environment
- Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64 bits)
- Microsoft Windows 10 (64 bits)
Software Download
RiscV_AE350_SOC RDS software installation package: RiscV_AE350_SOC_RDS_Vx.x_win.zip, and you can download at www.gowinsemi.com:
Note!
- Before downloading the software, you need to register on the official website and log in.
- “x” in “Vx.x” means the software version
Software Installation
RiscV_AE350_SOC software installation program is used to install the RDS software components, including the IDE, Cygwin, target system, toolchain, ICE software, application programs, and user manuals. The graphical interface installation is used as an example to illustrate the RDS software installation process.
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Unzip the RDS software installation package
RiscV_AE350_SOC_RDS_Vx.x_win.zip.
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Before software installation, connect the PC to the ICE debugger. ICE debuggers, such as the AndeShapeTM AICE-MINI+, can be purchased by contacting Andes Technology.
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Install the software with PC administrator privileges.
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Open the unzipped RDS software installation package: “RiscV_AE350_SOC_RDS_Vx.x_win\Windows\Disk1\InstData\VM”, and double-click “install.exe”, as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Installing -
If the PC uses an English system, please ignore this step. If the PC uses a Simplified Chinese system, select the software installation language, Simplified Chinese or English. Click “OK” to continue to the next step, as shown in Figure 3 2. Figure 3-2 Select Language
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In the Software Installation Wizard, click “Next” to start the installation wizard, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Installation Wizard
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Read the license agreement and select “I accept the terms of the License Agreement”. Click “Next”, as shown in Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4 License Agreement
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Select the software installation directory, the default directory or another directory. Click “Next”, as shown in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Installation Directory
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The software installation path name must include only letters (A-Z, a-z), numbers (0-9), underscore (_), and hyphen (-). -
Select the installation set; if you select “Common”, the simulator is not included; if you select “Full”, the simulator is included. Click “Next”, as shown in Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 Select Installation Set
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Complete the above steps. Click “Install” to start the installation, as shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7 Pre-Installation Summary
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Installing, as shown in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 Installing
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If the PC has been connected to the ICE debugger, after the above steps are completed, two dialog boxes will pop up asking whether to install the ICE debugger driver. Click “Install” to install the ICE debugger driver, as shown in the Figure 3-9 and Figure 3-10. If there is no pop-up dialog box, or if you click “Don’t Install” in the dialog box, this step is ignored.
Figure 3-9 Install Andes FTDI USB Device
Figure 3-10 Install FTDI USB Device -
Please select the language, click “Next” to continue, as shown in Figure 3-11. RDS software supports three languages: Simplified Chinese, English and Japanese. If your host PC’s operating system is in a language other than these three, the RDS software will use English as the language by default.
Figure 3-11 Select Language -
The installation wizard indicates a successful software installation. Click “Done” to complete the installation, as shown in Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12 Installation Done
Software Uninstallation
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Open the RDS software installation directory, double click “Uninstall_AndeSight_RDS_v511.exe” to open the RDS software uninstall wizard. Click “Next”, as shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1 Uninstall -
The Uninstall Wizard displays a list of folders to be removed; click “Uninstall” to start the uninstall, as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 List of Uninstallation Folders
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Uninstalling, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3 Uninstalling
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When the uninstallation is complete, the Uninstallation Wizard prompts that the uninstallation is successful. If the wizard prompts that some files cannot be deleted, you need to manually remove these files after exiting the Uninstall Wizard, as shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Uninstall Successfully
License Activation
To obtain a license for the RDS software, you need to apply for a serial number and a license activation file. You can follow the steps below to activate the license.
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Run the RDS software and a license dialog box pops up reminding you that the license has not yet been installed. Click “Install now…” to execute the license activation program, as shown in Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1 License Dialog Box
You can also click “Windows > Preferences” on the menu bar to open the “Preferences” dialog box, as shown in Figure 5-2. Select “License > Deploy” to execute the license activation program, as shown in Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-2 Select Windows > Preferences
Figure 5-3 Select License > Deploy
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Enter the serial number in the “Serial” field, and select the license activation file in the “License file” field, then click “Deploy Activation
File” or “Apply”, as shown in Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4 Deploy Activation File
Note!
For serial number and license activation file, please contact Gowin. -
After completing the license activation, the “Preferences” wizard will pop up a dialog box containing license information, indicating that you have successfully deployed the license. Click “OK” to complete the license activation, as shown in Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5 Deployment Succeeded
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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