
FAQ’s for Actel’s Antifuse FPGA Programming 11
Activator
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15. How can I verify that the software driver for the Activator (2/2S) is
configured properly?
Ans. Double-click the device icon located in the Control Panel program group. Look for the “Aspi32”
driver. The driver status must be Started and Automatic.
16. How do I configure the Adaptec AVA-1505A SCSI Card for Windows
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95/98?
Ans. To configure the Adaptec AVA-1505 SCSI controller card for Windows 95, refer to the Installing the
1505A Card section of the Activator and APS Programming System - Installation and User's Guide
(www.actel.com/documents/ActivatorUG.pdf.)
17. How do I configure the Adaptec AVA-1505 SCSI Card for Windows NT
4.0?
Ans. To configure the Adaptec AVA-1505 SCSI controller card for Windows NT 4.0, refer to the Installing
the 1505A Card section of the Activator and APS Programming System - Installation and User's Guide
(www.actel.com/documents/ActivatorUG.pdf.)
18. Can I use an existing Adaptec SCSI Controller on a PC?
Ans. You can only use an Adaptec SCSI controller card with Activator 2 or 2S. You cannot use any other
manufacturer's SCSI card. You need to find an appropriate SCSI cable to match your board's external
SCSI connector to the Activator 2 or 2S connector (female DB50 for Activator 2, DB25 for Activator 2S).
IMPORTANT: Activator 2 or 2S must be the last device in the SCSI chain, as Activator 2 and 2S contain
termination resistors. If SCSI ID number 5 is not available on your SCSI bus, set the rotary switch on the
back of your Activator 2 or 2S to an available SCSI ID and invoke the APSW programming software with
an additional parameter, as described below. These examples assume that your Actel software is
installed in the “c:\actel” directory, and that you want to use SCSI ID number 4.
The following procedure is for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95.
1. From the main window, right-click Start.
2. Select Open All Users (Open for Windows 95) > Programs > Designer Series 3.1 and click
Windows Programming.
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Activator 2/2S and hardware accessories have been discontinued and hence Actel will provide limited support. Actel will not
approve RMA for the failed devices if they exceeded the programming failure guideline.
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