April 8, 2011 HN FAQ Memo, Version 2.0 Page 99 of 108
5.5 Updating FPGA software on HN2 AI
Needed software and tools :
USB-Blaster from Van Tool Kit.
Quartus II Programmer Version 10.1 SP 1 from Altera.
Software can be downloaded from :
https://www.altera.com/download/programming/quartus2/pq2-index.jsp
WARNING : The USB Blaster must be disconnected from the USB
cable when connected and disconnected to AI, else there is high
change for burning the board.
First Time use :
1. Install software.
2. Inset USB-Blaster to USB port, and install driver (Driver files is where the program is
installed).
3. Remove USB Cable from USB Blaster.
Programming :
1. Start Altera Programmer software.
4. Chose ”Active Serial Programming” Mode. (Figur 1)
5. Chose ”USB-Blaster” In the Hardware Setup Menu (Figur 2)
6. Chose ”Change File” and select the software to be programmed (Figur 1)
7. Select the 3 flags : Program / Verify / Blank Check.
8. Connect the USB-Blaster in AI (WARNING – mount whiteout USB Cable first).(Figur
3)
9. Plug-in USB Cable to USB-Blaster, and then the PC. (Figur 4)
10. Press ”Start”. (Figur 1)
11. When AI startup again, and Progress bar is 100% the FPGA is programmed.
12. Remove USB Cable first.
13. Disconnect the USB-Blaster.
14. You are done.
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