This is a Product Discontinuation Notice. So, I think that you should use the Platform Cable USB II.
The original Platform Cable USB was replaced by the Platform Cable USB II to comply with RoHS (aka 'lead-free') regulations across the globe. They are functionally identical.
I know of no instance or circumstance in which one will work and the other will not. If you already have the older version, there is no reason to replace it with the newer version.
-- Bob Elkind
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README for newbies is here: http://forums.xilinx.com/t5/New-Users-Forum/README-first-Help-for-new-users/td-p/219369
Summary:
1. Read the manual or user guide. Have you read the manual? Can you find the manual?
2. Search the forums (and search the web) for similar topics.
3. Do not post the same question on multiple forums.
4. Do not post a new topic or question on someone else's thread, start a new thread!
5. Students: Copying code is not the same as learning to design.
6 "It does not work" is not a question which can be answered. Provide useful details (with webpage, datasheet links, please).
7. You are not charged extra fees for comments in your code.
8. I am not paid for forum posts. If I write a good post, then I have been good for nothing.
