Altera Cyclone III FPGA Starter Kit - Manual (Page 8)

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Cyclone III FPGA Starter Kit User Guide July 2010
Software Installation
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
® 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.
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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.
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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.
■ MegaCore IP Library — A library that contains Altera IP MegaCore
functions. You can evaluate MegaCore functions with the OpenCore
Plus feature to perform the following tasks:
● Simulate behavior of a MegaCore function in your system
● Verify functionality of your design, and quickly and easily
evaluate its size and speed
● Generate time-limited device programming files for designs that
include MegaCore functions
● Program a device and verify your design in hardware