Altera Cyclone V E FPGA - Manual (Page 9)

December 2014 Altera Corporation Cyclone V E FPGA Development Kit
User Guide
3. Software Installation
This chapter explains how to install the following software:
■ Quartus II Web Edition Software
■ Cyclone V E FPGA Development Kit software
■ On-Board USB-Blaster™ II driver
Installing the Quartus II Web Edition Software
Perform these steps:
1. Run the Quartus II Web Edition Software installer you acquired in “Software” on
page 1–1 .
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process, choosing an
installation directory that is relative to the Quartus II software installation
directory.
f For a list of the Web Edition capabilities and features, refer to the Detailed
Comparison sheet .
f If you have difficulty installing the Quartus II software, refer to the Altera Software
Installation and Licensing Manual .
Licensing Considerations
The Quartus II Web Edition Software is license-free and supports Cyclone V E devices
without any additional licensing requirement. This kit also works in conjunction with
the Quartus II Subscription Edition Software, once you obtain the proper license file.
To purchase a subscription, contact your Altera sales representative.
Installing the Development Kit
To install the development kit, perform these steps:
1. Download the Cyclone V E FPGA Development Kit installer from the Cyclone V E
FPGA Development Kit 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 Cyclone V E FPGA Development Kit installer and follow the directions.
Choose an installation directory that is relative to the Quartus II software
installation directory.