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3–2 Chapter 3: Software Installation
Installing the Quartus II Web Edition Software
Cyclone III FPGA Development Kit User Guide September 2010 Altera Corporation
Table 3–1 lists the file directory names and a description of their contents.
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
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IP Library.
The Quartus II software (including 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 Quartus II Web Edition
Software page of the Altera website. Alternatively, you can request a DVD from
the Altera IP and Software DVD Request Form page of the Altera website.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
f 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:
■ Quartus II software—The Quartus II software, including the SOPC 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.
f To compare the Quartus II subscription and web editions, refer to Altera
Quartus II Software—Subscription Edition vs. Web Edition. The kit also works
with the subscription edition.
Table 3–1. Installed Directory Contents
Directory Name Description of Contents
board_design_files
Contains schematic, layout, assembly, and bill of material board design files. Use these files as
a starting point for a new prototype board design.
demos Contains demonstration applications that may change from release to release.
documents Contains the development kit documentation.
examples Contains the sample design files for the Cyclone III Development Kit.
factory_recovery
Contains the original data programmed onto the board before shipment. Use this data to put
the board into the original condition.