User guide

Lab 7: DE2 Control Panel
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Chapter 11
Lab 7: DE2 Control Panel
This chapter will illustrate the DE2 Control Panel package that allows users to
control the board using Window GUI menu. This package provides users a simple
yet powerful method to control the board.
The connection from your PC to the board can be done by USB cable. In this lab,
we will teach users how to use the USB version of the DE2 Control Panel
Package.
Important Note on the USB Link
2. The DE2 Control Panel (USB Version) is using the same link as Altera
USB Blaster. You need to release(close) the USB port in DE2 Control
Panel before you can use the USB Blaster link from Quartus II.
3. If concurrent debugging using DE2 Control Panel and Altera Signal Tap is
desired, users should use the DE2 Control Panel’s RS232 Version
11-1 Lab Setup and Instructions
DE2
Project Directory: C:\DE2\DE2_USB_API\HW
Bitstream Used: DE2_USB_API.sof or DE2_USB_API.pof
Control Panel Program: C:\DE2\DE2_Control_Panel
 Make sure that you have C:\DE2\DE2_USB_API\HW\DE2_USB_API.sof is
loaded into the FPGA.
 Connect your monitor and headset to the DE2 board. You should see a
default Altera logo pattern on VGA and hear a 1Khz sound from your
headset.
 Execute C:\DE2\DE2_Control_Panel program to start the Control Panel.
11-2 Control the Board Using DE2 Control Panel
This session will show you how to use the DE2 Control Panel to control your
board to change 7-SEG DISPLAY; light up LEDs; talk to PS/2 keyboard;