Overview

The Hardware Debugger is a graphical interface that allows you to download a design to a device, verify the downloaded configuration, and display the internal states of the programmed device. Use the program to perform the following tasks.

• Download a BIT file to an FPGA or a PROM file to a daisy chain of FPGAs.
  
  
• Verify the configuration data of a single device using an XChecker cable.
  
  
• Debug the internal logic states of a configured device using an XChecker cable.
  
  

The graphical based Hardware Debugger replaces the command line based XChecker program.

Refer to the “Programming a Device or a Daisy Chain” chapter for information on how to open, download, and verify your design. Refer to the “Debugging a Device” chapter for information on how to read back and debug your configured device.

NOTE

Before invoking the Hardware Debugger, connect the configuration cable to your computer and target board; you should also be aware of the design and hardware issues described in the “Design and Hardware Considerations” section in this chapter.