2. Getting Started
This section provides the initial guidelines to get you started using the development
kit.
2.1. Before You Begin
You must check the kit contents and inspect the boards to verify that you received all
of the items in the box before using the kit or installing the software.
In case any of the items are missing, you must contact Altera before you proceed.
Important: Read the Appendix B.1—Safety and Regulatory Information for safe operation and
regulatory adherence.
2.2. Inspecting the Boards
To inspect each board, perform these steps:
1. Place the board on an anti-static surface and inspect it to ensure that it has not
been damaged during shipment. Without proper anti-static handling, you may
damage the board.
2. Verify that all components on the boards appear in place and intact.
In typical applications with the Cyclone V development board, a heat sink is not
necessary. However, under extreme conditions or for engineering sample silicon, the
board might require additional cooling to stay within operating temperature guidelines.
The board has two holes near the FPGA that accommodate many different heat sinks,
including the Dynatron V31G*. You can perform power consumption and thermal
modeling to determine whether your application requires additional cooling. For
information about measuring board and FPGA power in real time, refer to the The
Power Monitor section.
Related Information
The Power Monitor on page 39
2.3. Software and Driver Installation
This section explains how to install the following software and driver:
• Quartus Prime Standard Edition software
• Intel SoC FPGA Embedded Development Software (EDS)
• Cyclone V SoC Development Kit software
• Intel FPGA Download Cable II driver
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