Getting Started; Powering The Kit; Installing The Intel Fpga Download Cable Driver; Handling The Kit - Intel MAX 10 10M08S Evaluation Kit User Manual

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2. Getting Started

2.1. Powering the Kit

You can apply power the Intel MAX 10 FPGA Evaluation Kit by plugging in the USB
cable (J1) to your PC or wall jack. When powered correctly, a pre-programmed design
blinks LEDs D1 through D5 ON half a second then OFF half a second.

2.2. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable Driver

You can configure the evaluation kit by programming on-chip flash memory using a
Intel FPGA Download Cable, Intel FPGA Download Cable II, or Intel FPGA Ethernet
Cable. However, for the host computer and board to communicate, you must install
the appropriate Intel FPGA Download Cable, Intel FPGA Download Cable II, or Intel
FPGA Ethernet Cable driver on the host computer.
Installation instructions for the Blaster driver for your operating system are available
on the Intel website. On the Cable and Adapter Drivers Information page of the Intel
website, locate the table entry for your configuration and click the link to access the
instructions.
You can download the Blaster drivers from the Usb-blaster Driver for Windows 7 and
Windows Vista page.
Related Information
• Cable and Adapter Drivers Information
• Usb-blaster Driver for Windows 7 and Windows Vista

2.3. Handling the Kit

When handling the board, it is important to observe the following static discharge
precaution:
• Without proper anti-static handling, the board can be damaged. Therefore, use
anti-static handling precautions when touching the board.
• The Intel MAX 10 Evaluation Kit must be stored between –40º C and 100º C. The
recommended operating temperature is between 0º C and 85º C.
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