Altera DSP Development Kit, Stratix V Edition - Manual (Page 11)

July 2013 Altera Corporation DSP Development Kit, Stratix V Edition
User Guide
2. Getting Started
The remaining chapters in this user guide lead you through the following Stratix V GS
development board setup steps:
■ Inspecting the contents of the kit
■ Installing the design and kit software
■ Setting up, powering up, and verifying correct operation of the development
board
■ Configuring the Stratix V GS FPGA
■ Running the Board Test System designs
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For complete information about the development board, refer to the DSP Development
Kit, Stratix V Edition Reference Manual .
Before You Begin
Before using the kit or installing the software, check the kit contents and inspect the
board to verify that you received all of the items listed in
“Kit Features” on page 1–1 .
If any of the items are missing, contact Altera before you proceed.
Inspect the Board
To inspect the board, perform the following steps:
1. Place the board on an anti-static surface and inspect it to ensure that it has not been
damaged during shipment.
c Without proper anti-static handling, you can damage the board.
2. Verify that all components are on the board and appear intact.
1 In typical applications with the Stratix V GS development board, a heat sink is not
necessary. However, under extreme conditions or for engineering sample silicon the
board might require additional cooling to stay within operating temperature
guidelines. The board has two holes near the FPGA that accommodate many different
heat sinks, including the Dynatron CHR-152. You can perform power consumption
and thermal modeling to determine whether your application requires additional
cooling.
For information about measuring board and FPGA temperature in real time,
refer to “The Power Monitor” on page 6–21 .
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For more information about power consumption and thermal modeling, refer to
AN 358: Thermal Management for FPGAs .