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9 years ago

OpenCL SDK 15.0 not opening

I have downloaded 15.0 FPGA design and SDK for openCL.

Istallation process done, but just quartus is working and for OpneCL SDK terminal open for a second and close by it self. I am not able to open it.

anyone can help me?:(

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    9 years ago

    can you run the command "aocl diagnose"? What does this tell you?

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    9 years ago

    Many thanks for reply...

    But could you please let me know where should I write this command?

    I am using windows 8 and I am able to open only Quartus. I am not able to run OenCL SDK. I followed every instuction of "Getting started from ALTERA"
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    9 years ago

    You have to open a command prompt, in the start menu search for cmd, right click->run as administrator

    Then enter the command.
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    9 years ago

    cmd is Showning me Error: "The comand 'aocl' is not recognised. command not found"

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    9 years ago

    Let me give you all Detail:

    My PC has below system properties:

    OS : Windows 8 Pro

    RAM: 4 GB

    System type:64 Bit, X-86 based processor.

    Now as per manual, Devloper need 24 GB RAM, So in this case am I work as devloper? If yes then Do I need 24GB RAM?

    I have installed Quartus and Altera Open CL SDK , didnt get any error during installation. Quartus is working fine but OpenCL is not working. e.g. I click on Open CL program , it opens with a terminal window for a msec and close it byself.

    I checked in installed program, and OpenCL SDK is there.

    One more thing I would like to clarify is, I will write C code for FPGA board and using OpenCL SDK I will be able to load program in to FPGA board, Am I understand correct?

    Just for Info: I havent connected any FPGA board with my Pc. Is it okay to work on OpenCL without board?

    Thanks for reply.
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    9 years ago

    Ckncerning the RAM, as you will generate the hardware, yes you are a developer. The ammou t of RAM needed depends on your design and target chip. You can try with 4GB, but it miht not be enough, I work with an Arria 10, which needs 64 GB, that is the only rference I got.

    You don't write C, you write OpenCL, which is C with some added functionality, and some "removed" functionality.

    In the case of not having a board, I think you can use the emulator. Please see this thread:http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51433. I also think you don't need much RAM for that, but I haven't checked that.