ISE 6.1i
READ ME

Dear Xilinx Customer,

Welcome, and thank you for choosing the Xilinx Integrated Software
Environment (ISE) 6.1i software. This file contains information about
software and documentation installation. See the following resources
for additional information:

* READ ME FIRST Hot Sheet (print): provides important information
  you need to know before installing the software.

* Welcome Letter (print): lists items included in the box shipped to 
  you by Xilinx.

* ISE 6.1i Release Notes and Installation Guide (print): lists ISE 6.1i
  software CDs and contents and provides installation instructions.

  Note: This document is also available on the Web at:
  http://support.xilinx.com/support/sw_manuals/xilinx6/download

* What's New in Xilinx ISE 6.1i (HTML): lists the new features in this
  release. The whatsnew.htm file is located in the usenglish directory of
  ISE Disk 1 and ISE Disk 2. From Windows, you can also select Start >
  Programs > Xilinx ISE 6 > Documentation > What's New to view this file.

Note: If you are an ISE WebPACK customer, please refer to the ISE 6.1i 
Release Notes and Installation Guide available on the Web and to the
What's New in Xilinx ISE 6.1i file.

Software Installation
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You must load both the ISE Disk 1 and ISE Disk 2 CDs to successfully 
install your software. See the ISE 6.1i Release Notes and Installation
Guide for more information on software installation.

For information on the software version and service pack loaded on your
computer, see the FILESET.TXT file available from the Xilinx XInfo System
Checker. You can launch the XInfo System Checker by running the xinfo
file from the root directory of ISE Disk 1 or ISE Disk 2 or from your
operating system as follows:

* Windows: Select Start > Programs > Xilinx ISE 6 > Accessories > XInfo
  System Checker.
* UNIX: Run the xinfo file from the $XILINX/bin/sol or $XILINX/bin/sol64
  directory.
* LINUX: Run the xinfo file from the $XILINX/bin/lin directory.

Note: The CORE Generator and FPGA Editor software tools are not available
with ISE WebPACK installations. ISE WebPACK is not available for UNIX and
LINUX operating systems.

Software Registration
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During installation, you must enter your Product ID to receive a 12-digit
Registration ID, which allows you to finish the software installation. 
Registration of Xilinx software on a "per end user" basis ensures that
you receive the full complement of support and services to which you are 
entitled.

Choose one of the following registration options, which are presented
during installation:

* Website (fastest approach)
* E-mail
* Fax

Note: Registered ISE WebPACK customers are entitled to Web support only.
To register, go to: http://www.xilinx.com/ise/webpack
After you register, you can get more information about Web support at:
http://www.xilinx.com/webpack/support/help.htm

Software Manuals Installation
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The Xilinx ISE documentation is automatically installed as part of the
software installation. After you install the software, you can select the
Help > Online Documentation command from your software tools to access
the Software Manuals collection.

For added convenience, Xilinx Software Manuals are also on the Web. Go 
to http://support.xilinx.com, and click the "Software Manuals" button
in the left navigation bar.

Note: The documentation is not installed as part of ISE WebPACK
installations.

Adobe Acrobat Reader+Search Installation
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To ensure that you can view and search the PDF manuals, upgrade to 
Adobe Acrobat Reader+Search as follows:  
 
Windows:
1. Go to the root directory of the CD.
2. Go to the usenglish\acrobat\pc directory.
3. Double-click the executable file.

UNIX:
1. Go to the root directory of the CD.
2. Go to the usenglish/acrobat/sol directory.
3. Copy the file in this directory to a local directory.
4. Go to the local directory.
5. Unzip the file and then extract the contents of the tar file.
6. Run the INSTALL script.

LINUX:
1. Go to the root directory of the CD.
2. Go to the usenglish/acrobat/lin directory.
3. Copy the file in this directory to a local directory.
4. Go to the local directory.
5. Unzip the file and then extract the contents of the tar file.
6. Run the INSTALL script.

Known Issues
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The ISE 6.1i Release Notes and Installation Guide contains a list of
known issues and workaround information. You can also use the following
resources to get answers: 

* Go to: http://support.xilinx.com/support/searchtd.htm  
  Use the "Answers Search" to search the support.xilinx.com website.

* Go to: http://support.xilinx.com/support/troubleshoot/psolvers.htm
  Use the Problem Solver tools to troubleshoot design obstacles.

* If you do not have access to the Web, find answers in the 
  "DataSource" CD, which is available from your local Field 
  Applications Engineer (FAE). 

Additional Information
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As always, your feedback is extremely useful and greatly appreciated.
You can provide feedback to your local FAE or the Xilinx Hotline at:
http://support.xilinx.com/support/clearexpress/websupport.htm

Your feedback will be used as input into our ongoing software
development process and will ensure that we continue to provide the
best software solutions for today and in the future.ou wish to extend this License, you must contact XILINX or its authorized sales and/or distribution representatives to determine the additional fees, terms and conditions which may be applicable to such an extended term.  You may terminate this License at any time by destroying the Software and all copies thereof.  This License will terminate immediately without notice from XILINX if you fail to comply with any provision of this License.  Subject to the terms of Section 11 below, upon termination you must destroy the Software and all copies thereof, provided that you may retain one copy of the Software together with the right to use such copy for modifying and debugging any designs created during the license term.