Installing The Quartus Ii Web Edition Software - Altera Cyclone III FPGA User Manual

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Cyclone III FPGA Starter Kit User Guide

Installing the Quartus II Web Edition Software

The Quartus II Web Edition software provides the necessary tools for
developing hardware and software for Altera FPGAs. Included in the
Quartus II Web Edition software are the Quartus II software, the Nios II
EDS, and the MegaCore
SOPC Builder) and the Nios II EDS are the primary FPGA development
tools for creating the reference designs in this kit.
To install the Quartus II Web Edition software, follow these steps:
1. Download the Quartus II Web Edition software from the
Web Edition Software
can request a DVD from the
Form page of the Altera website.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
process.
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If you have difficulty installing the Quartus II software,
refer to Quartus II Installation & Licensing for Windows and
Linux Workstations.
The Quartus II Web Edition software includes the following items:
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Quartus II software
Builder system development tool, provides a comprehensive
environment for system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) design.
The Quartus II software integrates into nearly any design
environment and provides interfaces to industry-standard EDA
tools.
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To compare the Quartus II subscription and web editions,
refer to Altera Quartus II Software
Web Edition. The kit also works with the subscription
edition.
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MegaCore IP Library
functions. You can evaluate MegaCore functions with the OpenCore
Plus feature to perform the following tasks:
Simulate behavior of a MegaCore function in your system
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Verify functionality of your design, and quickly and easily
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evaluate its size and speed
Generate time-limited device programming files for designs that
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include MegaCore functions
Program a device and verify your design in hardware
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IP Library. The Quartus II software (including
page of the Altera website. Alternatively, you
Altera IP and Software DVD Request
— The Quartus II software, including the SOPC
— A library that contains Altera IP MegaCore
Quartus II
— Subscription Edition vs.
Altera Corporation
July 2010