Cannot connect Zedboard to host PC

[FreezyPops]

Hi there,

 

I have a new Zedboard and I am trying to connect it to my PC using the UART connection to check that my Vivado will be able to communicate with it to synthesize projects etc.

 

I am using minicom to see if I get any connection however nothing seems to be recognised.

 

My PC is running Ubuntu so I presume it is a driver issue, however I haven't been able to find which drivers may be required or how to install them.

 

Would anyone know how I could get my Zedboard connected to by Ubuntu PC?

 

Many thanks in advance!

[Zynq]

I had connection issue due to not setting the correct COM number. You can try choose a different COM number since there could be multiple USB interfaces on the computer.

[JColvin]

Hi @FreezyPops,

In addition to what @Zynq said, you'll also need to make sure that you are connected to the PROG microUSB port (J17 next to the power barrel jack) in order to upload bitstreams/designs to the board.
If you are wanting UART communication with a host serial terminal, you'll need to be connected to the UARTmicroUSB port (J14 near the power switch).

Depending what revision of the Zedboard you have, you also might need to adjust some of the jumpers on JP7 through JP11 to make sure it is in the correct JTAG mode.

Thanks,
JColvin