Altera Cyclone V SoC - Manual (Page 7)

November 2013 Altera Corporation Cyclone V SoC Development Kit
User Guide
2. Software Installation
This chapter explains how to install the following software:
■ Quartus II Web Edition Software (optional)
■ Altera SoC Embedded Development Suite (EDS)
■ Cyclone V SoC Development Kit software
■ On-Board USB-Blaster™ II driver
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If you do not need to develop FPGA designs, you do not need to download the
Quartus II software. For example, when you only want to write software for the SoC
HPS. Installing the SoC EDS software, along with USB-II Blaster drivers, can provide
your development kit JTAG programming environment.
Installing the Quartus II Web Edition Software
Perform these steps:
1. Download the Quartus II Web Edition Software from the Quartus II Subscription
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. Run the Quartus II Web Edition Software installer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
f For a list of the Web Edition capabilities and features, refer to the Detailed
Comparison sheet .
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If you have difficulty installing the Quartus II software, refer to the Altera Software
Installation and Licensing Manual .
Licensing Considerations
The Quartus II Web Edition Software is license-free and supports Cyclone V devices
without any additional licensing requirement. This kit also works in conjunction with
the Quartus II Subscription Edition Software, once you obtain the proper license file.
To purchase a subscription, contact your Altera sales representative.
Installing the Altera SoC EDS
The Altera SoC EDS is a comprehensive tool suite for embedded software
development on Altera SoC devices. The Altera SoC EDS contains the following:
■ Development tools
■ Utility programs
■ Run-time software