Altera Cyclone V SoC - Manual (Page 9)

Chapter 2: Software Installation 2–3
Installing the USB-Blaster II Driver
November 2013 Altera Corporation Cyclone V SoC Development Kit
User Guide
Table 2–1 lists the file directory names and a description of their contents.
Installing the USB-Blaster II Driver
The Cyclone V development board includes integrated USB-Blaster circuitry for
FPGA programming. However, for the host computer and board to communicate, you
must install the On-Board USB-Blaster II driver on the host computer.
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Installation instructions for the On-Board USB-Blaster II driver for your operating
system are available on the Altera website. On the
Altera Programming Cable Driver
Information page of the Altera website, locate the table entry for your configuration
and click the link to access the instructions.
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For USB-Blaster II configuration details, refer to the On-Board USB-Blaster II page.
Table 2–1. Installed Directory Contents
Directory Name Description of Contents
board_design_files
Contains schematic, layout, assembly, and bill of material board design files. Use these files as a
starting point for a new prototype board design.
demos Contains demonstration applications, if available.
documents Contains the kit documentation.
examples Contains the sample design files for the Cyclone V SoC Development Kit.
factory_recovery
Contains the original data programmed onto the board before shipment. Use this data to restore
the board with its original factory contents.