Under the most common circumstances, you will not need to install anything. The Versal Power Tool comes pre-installed with the System Controller Board Evaluation and Management (BEAM) Tool, and also comes pre-installed with the Versal Board Support Package (BSP). If this is the case, then you can simply proceed to the next section to use the Power Tool. However, there may be some custom cases where the Power Tool is not supported, either a new product or a custom configuration, where you may want to install and port the Versal Power Tool.

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1 Setup

If you are starting with the System Controller BEAM Tool, proceed to section 1.1. If you are starting with the Versal BSP, proceed to section 1.2. If you are installing the python from git, then proceed to section 1.3.

1.1 Software Setup - System Controller BEAM Tool

To run the Power Tool on the System Controller, the Power Tool comes pre-installed with the System Controller BEAM toolTool, and may have been supplied on a pre-programmed uSD card for the System Controller. To set up the BEAM tool, follow the instructions here.