RISC-V eXpress Install Manual

This manual explains how to install RVX on a local machine
using the RVX Mini Git repository.

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.
• Prior approval and a technology transfer agreement are required for any commercial use.

When using the RVX server provided by ETRI:

• Only the features available through RVX mini may be used.
• The user is fully responsible for any incidents or damages, including financial costs, resulting from intentional misuse or violation of these terms.

• RTL Simulator: Modelsim/Questa or Xcelium/NCSim/Incisive
• FPGA Tool: Xilinx Vivado 2021.2 or later

• 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.

• Must be compatible with license tools.
  
• For Linux systems, the locale setting must be en_US.UTF-8.
• RVX-compatible OS
  • CentOS 7, 8
  • Redhat 8, 9
  • Ubuntu 18, 19, 20, 22, 24
  • Windows 10 (Home, Enterprise)
  • Windows 11 Home

• Linux: Must have sudo privileges
• Windows: Must have administrator rights

• To be provided by the instructor or project supervisor

• IP address, SSH port, account, password
• Provided by the instructor or project supervisor
• You will need at least one user account per computer used

• 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 Winddows

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

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.

• Synch with RVX Server

• Misc