Chapter 2. Getting Started; Introduction; Before You Begin; Inspect The Board - Altera Cyclone IV GX User Manual

Introduction

This user guide leads you through the following Cyclone IV GX transceiver starter
board setup steps:
Inspecting the contents of the kit
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Installing the design and kit software
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■ Setting up, powering up, and verifying correct operation of the transceiver starter
board
■ Configuring the Cyclone IV GX FPGA
Running the Board Test System designs
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For complete information about the transceiver starter board, refer to the
Cyclone IV GX Transceiver Starter Board Reference

Before You Begin

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

Inspect the Board

To inspect board, perform the following 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 are on the board and appear intact.

References

Use the following links to check the Altera website for other related information:
■ For the latest board design files and reference designs, refer to the
Transceiver Starter Kit
■ For the Cyclone IV GX device documentation, refer to the
Devices
To purchase devices from the eStore, refer to the
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■ For Cyclone IV GX OrCAD symbols, refer to the
■ For Nios II 32-bit embedded processor solutions, refer to the
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