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2 years ago

Choosing FPGA board for ML implementation using oneAPI

Hello, I wish to implement transformer modules on an Intel FPGA using oneAPI. HBM is preferred and the compatability with oneAPI workflow is important. Some options I checked were: - Stratix 10 N...
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2 years ago

Thanks for the document and showing me how to use the tensor blocks.

I checked your list of vendors and wanted to check if the development kits provided by Intel, which is not in the list, is supported or not.

Because, when I used the Devcloud to test Intel FPGA using oneAPI, I was able to use boards not listed in the document such as ARRIA10 board.

For example, if I want to use an Agilex 7 M FPGA, and buy the model below, will this not be supported by oneAPI?

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/details/fpga/development-kits/agilex/agm039.html

Also, where can I get the BSP for these boards by Intel?

Thanks

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2 years ago

Unfortunately, there is no BSP to support the oneAPI FPGA Acceleration flow for that board. You may create FPGA IP and use Platform Designer to integrate it manually, as demonstrated in this code sample: Platform Designer Sample.

As of today, your choices for getting a BSP are either

  1. Use a board from a 3rd party and get a BSP from them
  2. Choose one of these developer kits, and build the BSP manually following the instructions on the OFS website.
Agilex® 7 FPGAAgilex® 7 FPGA F-Series Development Kit (2x F-Tile)
Agilex® 7 FPGAAgilex® 7 FPGA I-Series Development Kit (2x R-Tile and 1xF-Tile)
Stratix® 10 FPGAIntel® FPGA PAC D5005


oneAPI Accelerator Support Package (ASP): Getting Started User Guide