Chapter 2. Getting Started; Before You Begin; Inspect The Boards - Altera Cyclone V GX FPGA User Manual

The remaining chapters in this user guide lead you through the following
Cyclone V GX FPGA development board setup steps:
Inspecting the contents of the kit
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■ Installing the design and kit software
■ Setting up, powering up, and verifying correct operation of the FPGA
development board
■ Configuring the Cyclone V GX FPGA
Running the Board Test System designs
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For complete information about the FPGA development board, refer to the
Cyclone V GX FPGA Development Board Reference

Before You Begin

Before using the kit or installing the software, check the kit contents and inspect the
boards to verify that you received all of the items listed in
If any of the items are missing, contact Altera before you proceed.

Inspect the Boards

To inspect each board, perform these steps:
1. Place the board on an anti-static surface and inspect it to ensure that it has not been
damaged during shipment.
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2. Verify that all components on the boards appear in place and intact.
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In typical applications with the Cyclone V GX FPGA development board, a heat sink
is not necessary. However, under extreme conditions or for engineering sample
silicon, the board might require additional cooling to stay within operating
temperature guidelines. The board has two holes near the FPGA that accommodate
many different heat sinks, including the Dynatron V31G. You can perform power
consumption and thermal modeling to determine whether your application requires
additional cooling. For information about measuring board and FPGA power in real
time, refer to
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Without proper anti-static handling, you can damage the board.
"The Power Monitor" on page
For more information about power consumption and thermal modeling,
refer to AN 358: Thermal Management for
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Manual.
"Kit Features" on page
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