UP EEEI Knowledge Base - Setup Libero Silver License for Windows

Follow the steps below to configure a Libero Silver Nodelocked License on a Windows machine.

1. Obtain the License.dat File

Option A: Download the Pre-configured License

For EEE HP ZBook laptops:

Download the pre-configured License.dat file attached at the end of this document.

Note: This license is intended for the designated EEE HP Zbook laptop. If you are using a different machine, use Option B to generate your own license.

Option B: Generate Your Own License

Use this method if you are using your own Windows machine or if the pre-configured license no longer works.

1. Find Your Disk ID

On your Windows machine, open Command Prompt.
Type the following command:
```
vol C:
```
Look for the Disk ID. It should be in the following format:
```
XXXX-XXXX
```
Example:
```
A085-AFE9
```
Take note of this Disk ID, as it will be required when requesting the license.

2. Request a Free Libero Silver License

Create and activate an account at Microchip Direct:
https://www.microchipdirect.com/
Go to the FPGA Software Products page:
https://www.microchipdirect.com/fpga-software-products
Select Request Free License.
Register for:
Libero Silver Nodelocked 1 Year License for Windows
Enter the Disk ID obtained in the previous step.
Submit the request and wait for the license to be generated. This may take up to 10 minutes.
Download the generated License.dat file.

2. Add the License to Libero

Once you have obtained the License.dat file:

Open License Utility 20XX.
Click Add License File...
Select the downloaded License.dat file.
If the license was added successfully, you should see the license feature and its Expiration Date in the License Utility.
You can now launch the Libero SoC application.

Troubleshooting

If the license does not appear as valid:

Verify that you are using the correct License.dat for your machine.
If you generated your own license, make sure the Disk ID was entered correctly.
Check that the license has not expired.
For the EEE HP ZBook, try the pre-configured License.dat provided with this document.