Altera Signal Integrity Development Kit, Stratix V GX Edition - Manual (Page 7)

July 2012 Altera Corporation Transceiver Signal Integrity Development Kit
Stratix V GX Edition User Guide
2. Getting Started
The remaining chapters in this user guide lead you through the following
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 transceiver signal
integrity development board
■ Configuring the Stratix V GX FPGA
■ Running the Board Test System designs
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For complete information about this development board, refer to the Transceiver Signal
Integrity Development Kit Stratix V GX 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.
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Without proper anti-static handling, you can damage the board.
2. Verify that all components are on the board and appear intact.
3. For proper Stratix V GX device cooling, install the heatsink/fan included with the
kit using the provided heatsink/fan installation tool.
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For more information about power consumption and thermal modeling, refer to
AN 358: Thermal Management for FPGAs .
References
Use the following links to check the Altera website for other related information:
■ For the latest board design files and reference designs, refer to the Transceiver
Signal Integrity Development Kit, Stratix V GX Edition page.
■ For the Stratix V GX device documentation, refer to the Literature: Stratix V
Devices page.
■ To purchase devices from the eStore, refer to the Devices page.