Installing The Quartus Ii Dvd - Altera Cyclone III User Manual

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Figure 3–1. Cyclone III Development Kit Installed Directory Structure
Table 3–1
Table 3–1. Installed Directory Contents
Directory Name
board_design_files
demos
documents
examples
factory recovery

Installing the Quartus II DVD

The Quartus II software is the primary FPGA development tool used to create the
reference designs in this development kit.
Additionally, you may want to install the Nios II Embedded Design Suite found in the
Altera Complete Design Suite at
nios2.jsp. The Nios II soft-core embedded processor runs on Altera FPGAs. Some of
the reference designs included in this development kit use the Nios II processor.
Load the Altera Complete Design Suite DVD into the DVD player, and click
Install free package on the startup screen. Follow the on-screen instructions and
accept all default settings. After installing the software, request and install a license to
enable it.
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For information about obtaining a license file, refer to
page
Cyclone III Development Kit User Guide
<path>
The default Windows installation directory is C:\altera\ <version#> \kits.
cycloneIII_3c120_dev
lists the file directory names and a description of their contents.
Contains schematic, layout, assembly, and bill of material board design files. Use these files as
a starting point for a new prototype board design.
Contains demonstration applications that may change from release to release.
Contains the development kit documentation.
Contains the sample design files for the Cyclone III Development Kit.
Contains the original data programmed onto the board before shipment. Use this data to put
the board into the original condition.
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board_design_files
demos
documents
examples
factory recovery
Description of Contents
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Chapter 3: Software Installation
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