Notes on running LimeSDR PCIe on GNU/Linux

[mikael]

Some notes on running LimeSDR PCIe on GNU/Linux

• The Linux kernel must be compiled with CONFIG_XILLYBUS=y and CONFIG_XILLYBUS_PCIE=y to recognize the card. You can find them under "Device Drivers -> Character devices -> Xillybus generic FPGA interface" and "Xillybus over PCIe".

• LimeUtil --update does not work with the PCIe card. You need to recompile the FPGA code yourself to update it. See https://wiki.myriadrf.org/LimeSDR-PCIe_FPGA_programming for this.

• Neither does LimeQuickTest.

• Keep your device cool. Strange errors may occur otherwise. See https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/error-rx-calibration-mcu-error-5-loopback-signal-weak-not-connected-insufficient-gain/7637?u=mikael