Altera Signal Integrity Development Kit, Stratix V GX Edition - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 3: Software Installation 3–3
Installing the Development Kit
July 2012 Altera Corporation Transceiver Signal Integrity Development Kit
Stratix V GX Edition User Guide
Installing the Development Kit
To install the Transceiver Signal Integrity Development Kit, Stratix V GX Edition,
perform the following steps:
1. Download the kit installer from the Transceiver Signal Integrity Development Kit,
Stratix V GX Edition page of the Altera website. Alternatively, you can request a
development kit DVD from the Altera Kit Installations DVD Request Form page of
the Altera website.
2. Run the Transceiver Signal Integrity Development Kit, Stratix V GX Edition,
installer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
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Be sure that the installation directory you choose is in the same relative
location to the Quartus II software installation.
The installation program creates the development kit directory structure shown in
Figure 3–2 .
Table 3–1 lists the file directory names and a description of their contents.
Figure 3–2. Installed Development Kit Directory Structure (1)
Note to Figure 3–2 :
(1) Early-release versions might have slightly different directory names.
documents
board_design_files
The default Windows installation directory is C:\altera\ \.
examples
factory_recovery
demos
kits
stratixVGX_5sgxea7nf40_si
Table 3–1. 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 when available.
documents Contains the development kit documentation.
examples Contains the sample design files for the 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.