Intel altera Cyclone V SoC - Installing the Development Kit; Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Driver

2.3.3. Installing the Development Kit
1. Download the Cyclone V SoC Development Kit installer package from the Cyclone
V SoC Development Kit webpage of the Intel website.
2. Unzip the Cyclone V SoC Development Kit installer package. The package creates
the directory structure shown in the figure below.
Figure 4. Cyclone V SoC Development Kit Directory Structure
documents
board_design_files
examples
factory_recovery
demos
<package rootdir>
3. For the latest issues and release notes, Altera recommends that you review the
readme.txt located in the root directory of the kit installation.
Table 2. Installed Development Kit Directory Description
Lists the file directory names and a description of their contents.
Directory Name
Description of Directory Contents
board_design_files
Contains schematics, layout, assembly and bill of material board design files. Use these files as a
starting point for a new prototype board design.
documents
Contains the development kit documentation—quick start guides and user guide.
examples
Contains the sample design files for the Cyclone V SoC Development Kit:
• Board Test System (BTS): BTS GUI, Power GUI, and Clock GUI
• Golden Top project for pinout assignments management
• Design Examples: Memory, XCVR, GPIO PCIe 1.0 x4
factory_recovery
Contains the original data programmed onto the board before shipment. Use this data to restore
the board with its original factory contents.
Related Information
Cyclone V SoC Development Kit Website
2.3.4. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Driver
The Cyclone V SoC Development Kit includes onboard Intel FPGA Download Cable
circuits for FPGA and system MAX V programming. However, for the host computer
and board to communicate, you must install the Intel FPGA Download Cable driver on
the host computer.
Installation instructions for the Intel FPGA Download Cable driver for your operating
system are available on the Intel website.
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