Altera Embedded Systems Development Kit, Cyclone III Edition - Manual (Page 18)

Altera Corporation Development Board Version 1.0. 2–4
July 2010 Altera Embedded Systems Development Kit, Cyclone III Edition
Software Installation
Table 2–1 lists the file directory names and a description of their contents.
Licensing IP Shipping Vs. OpenCore Plus IP Licensing
On purchase of any IP you will have access to shipping license for an IP
allowing you to ship the IP in your end product. However if you would
like to evaluate IP before purchase then you can do so using the
OpenCore Plus version of the IP. Any designs you create operate in
Altera’s OpenCore Plus evaluation mode and allow you to perform the
following tasks:
1. Simulate the behavior of the Nios II processor IP within your
system.
2. Verify the functionality of your design, as well as evaluate its size
and speed quickly and easily.
3. Generate time-limited device programming files for designs that
include a Nios II processor.
4. Program a device and verify your design in hardware.
OpenCore Plus hardware evaluation supports the following two modes
of operation:
Tethered —requires a JTAG connection between your board and the host
computer. If tethered mode is supported by all Mega-Cores in a design,
the device can operate for a longer time or indefinitely.
Untethered —the design runs for a limited time.
Table 2–1. Installed Directory Contents
Directory Name Description of Contents
Board_design_files Contains schematic, layout, assembly and bill of materials for each of the boards in
the kit.
Documents Contains the kit documentation including reference manuals, user guides as well as
hardware and software tutorials
Examples Contains design examples which comprise of example processor systems and
example software applications
Demos Contains ready-to-run SD Card demos and other design example primarily for
demonstration purposes only
Factory_recovery Contains files required to restore the original Flash contents of the board.