Altera Embedded Systems Development Kit, Cyclone III Edition - Manual (Page 15)

Altera Corporation Development Board Version 1.0. 2–1
July 2010 Preliminary Altera Embedded Systems Development Kit, Cyclone III Edition
2. Software Installation
The instructions in this section explain how to perform the following
tasks:
■ “Installing the Quartus II Web Edition Software ” on page 2–1
■ “Installing the Altera Embedded Systems Development Kit, Cyclone
III Edition ” on page 2–3
■ “Licensing IP” on page 2–4
■ “Purchasing Software tools and Operating systems” on page 2–6
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.