PCI Express Development Kit, Stratix II GX Edition Getting Started
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3. Altera Corporation Getting Started User Guide 2 3 August 2006 PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion Before You Begin 2 4 Software Requirements To use the kit s demo application you must be running Windows XP Install the following software before you begin developing designs for the kit The Quartus software version 6 0 See Installing the Quartus Software and MegaCore Functions on page 2 6 Internet Explorer 4 01 with Service Pack 2 or later to use Quartus Help You need a web browser to register the Quartus II software and request license files 57 For the latest Quartus II software updates please check the Altera website www altera com To license the Quartus II software you will need Your network identification card NIC ID kit s serial number which is adhered to both the outside of the development kit s box and the CD ROM c Your NIC ID is a 12 digit hexadecimal number that identifies your computer Networked or floating node licensing requires a NIC ID or server host ID When obtaining a license file for network licensing you should use the NIC ID from the computer that will issue the Quartus II licenses to distributed users over a network You can find the NIC ID for your card by typing ipconfig 11 atacommand prompt Your NIC ID is the number on the physical address line without the dashes Quartus II System Requirements To use the PCI Expr
4. to take your design to production LS The OpenCore Plus hardware evaluation feature is an evaluation tool for prototyping only You must purchase a license to use an Altera IP function in production designs Docu m entation The PCI Express Development Kit Stratix GX Edition contains the following documents Readme file Contains special instructions and points to the kit s documentation PCI Express Development Kit Stratix GX Edition Getting Started User Guide Describes how to start using the kit this document Stratix II GX PCI Express Development Board Reference Manual Provides specific information about the board s components and interfaces steps for using the board and pin outs and signal specifications 1 2 Getting Started User Guide Altera Corporation PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edition August 2006 N DTE RYA 2 Getting Started Introduction Before You Begin Altera Corporation August 2006 The PCI Express PCIe Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition is a complete PCIe prototyping and testing kit based on the Stratix II GX device With this kit you can perform device qualification testing memory read and write transactions to the board read the various configuration and direct memory access DMA registers and use the example design s DMA engine to write to system memory In addition to providing a PCIe development board the kit also includes all of the ha
5. 00 a m to 5 00 p m GMT 8 00 Pacific Time Product literature www altera com www altera com Altera literature services literature altera com literature Non technical customer 800 767 3753 1 408 544 7000 service 7 00 a m to 5 00 p m GMT 8 00 Pacific Time FTP site ftp altera com ftp altera com Altera Corporation August 2006 Typographic Conventions Typographic Conventions This document uses the typographic conventions shown below Visual Cue Bold Type with Initial Capital Letters Meaning Command names dialog box titles checkbox options and dialog box options are shown in bold initial capital letters Example Save As dialog box bold type Italic Type with Initial Capital Letters Italic type External timing parameters directory names project names disk drive names filenames filename extensions and software utility names are shown in bold type Examples fmax qdesigns directory drive chiptrip gdf file Document titles are shown in italic type with initial capital letters Example AN 75 High Speed Board Design Internal timing parameters and variables are shown in italic type Examples tpa 1 Variable names are enclosed angle brackets lt gt and shown in italic type Example lt file name gt lt project name gt pof file Initial Capital Letters Keyboard keys and menu names are shown with initial capital letters Examples
6. Contains the board design and production test files You can use the board design files as a starting point for creating your own prototype board Docs Contains the documentation related to the development kit Drivers Contains the install bat file which installs the demo application s driver files and the pcie exe file Examples Contains the example design files for the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix 1 GX Edition 2 6 Installing the Quartus II Software and MegaCore Functions Refer to Installing the Quartus II Software in the Quartus II Installation amp Licensing Manual for PCs for software installation instructions After installing the software request and install a license to enable it For information on obtaining a license file refer to Licensing Considerations To use the Quartus II software included with the kit you must first obtain a license file A one year Quartus software license is included with the kit c During the installation of the Quartus software you are given the option to install the MegaCore IP Library When prompted to do so choose to install the MegaCore IP Library and follow the on screen instructions Getting Started User Guide Altera Corporation PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion August 2006 Getting Started Licensing Considerations Using the Kit s Demo Application and Example Design File Altera Corporati
7. D ROM drive 2 Double click the SUGX_PCIe_Kit v1 0 0 file c The CD ROM should start an auto install process If it does not browse to the CD ROM drive and double click on the setup exe file 3 Follow the online instructions to complete the installation process The installation program copies the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition files to your hard disk installs the software drivers and application and creates an icon in Programs gt Altera gt Stratix II GX PCI Express Kit v1 0 0 Windows Start menu which you can use to launch the Windows development kit GUI When the installation is complete the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix GX Edition installation program creates the directory structure shown in Figure 2 2 where lt path gt is the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition installation directory Getting Started User Guide 2 5 PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion Software Installation Figure 2 2 PCI Express Development Kit Installed Directory Structure lt path gt The default Windows installation directory is C Altera kits _ SIIGX_PCle_ Kit v1 0 0 BoardDesignFiles Docs A Drivers Examples Table 2 1 lists the file directory names and a description of their contents Table 2 1 Installed File Directory Names and Description of Contents Directory Name BoardDesignFiles Description of Contents
8. Delete key the Options menu Subheading Title References to sections within a document and titles of on line help topics are shown in quotation marks Example Typographic Conventions Courier type Signal and port names are shown in lowercase Courier type Examples data1 tdi input Active low signals are denoted by suffix n e g resetn Anything that must be typed exactly as it appears is shown in Courier type For example c qdesigns tutorial chiptrip gdf Also sections of an actual file such as a Report File references to parts of files e g the AHDL keyword SUBDESIGN as well as logic function names e g TRI are shown in Courier 1 2 3 and Numbered steps are used in a list of items when the sequence of the items is a b c etc important such as the steps listed in a procedure o gt Bullets are used in a list of items when the sequence of the items is not important The checkmark indicates a procedure that consists of one step only Ls The hand points to information that requires special attention The caution indicates required information that needs special consideration and A understanding and should be read prior to starting or continuing with the procedure or process The warning indicates information that should be read prior to starting or continuing the procedure or processes The angled arrow indicates you should press the Enter key
9. Express development board Perform memory read and write transactions on the board Read configuration and DMA registers Getting Started User Guide 2 7 PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion Using the Kit s Demo Application and Example Design File ce The Stratix GX PCI Express development board ships with a pre installed example design For instructions on downloading the example design directly to the board refer to Appendix A Downloading Programming Files to the Development Board Data Flow Block Diagram Figure 2 3 shows a block diagram of the data flow from the x8 PCle edge connector through the Stratix II GX device block which includes the application layer Altera PCle x8 MegaCore function and the Quartus II software alt2gxb megafunction The kit s demo application allows for memory read and write transactions to the development board In addition the kit s example design SIIGX_PClIe_Example_Design sof has DMA engine that allows the development board to write to system memory Figure 2 3 Stratix II GX Device Block Target Memory Target Memory Control DMA Registers Altera PCle Quartus II Software x8 MegaCore alt2gxb Megafunction x8 PCle Edge Function Connector DMA Engine Application Layer Stratix II GX Device 2 8 Getting Started User Guide Altera Corporation PCI Express Development Ki
10. OWERED FROM A BACKPLANE PCle x8 SLOT To use the external power supply connect the power cable to the board and plug the other end into a power outlet then place the power switch SW1 in the ON position When power is supplied to the board the LED D19 illuminates If the board does not power up after you connect the power cable ensure that the power switch SW1 is in the ON position An Altera USB Blaster cable is provided with the kit Connect the USB Blaster cable s 10 pin female plug to the Stratix GX device s header on the Stratix GX 25 90 PCI Express development board U10 and connect the other end to the USB port on the computer running the Quartus II software This approach allows you to directly configure the Stratix GX device using an SRAM Object File sof The kit s reference design includes a SOF for directly configuring the Stratix GX device When connecting the JTAG side of the USB Blaster cable connect the marker line on the cable to pin 1 of the header J5 Pin 1 of J5 is numbered on the board Getting Started User Guide A 1 PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edition Download Example Design SOF and View State Machine Status Download Example Design SOF and View State Machine Status A 2 The USB Blaster download cable driver must be installed before the USB Blaster download cable can be used For information about installing the USB Blaster download ca
11. PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edition Getting Started User Guide A DTE RYAN 101 Innovation Drive San Jose CA 95134 408 544 7000 www altera com P25 36002 01 Document Date Document Version 1 0 2 April 2007 Copyright 2006 Altera Corporation All rights reserved Altera The Programmable Solutions Company the stylized Altera logo specific device des ignations and all other words and logos that are identified as trademarks and or service marks are unless noted otherwise the trademarks and service marks of Altera Corporation in the U S and other countries All other product or service names are the property of their respective holders Al tera products are protected under numerous U S and foreign patents and pending applications maskwork rights and copyrights Altera warrants performance of its semiconductor products to current specifications in accordance with Altera s standard warranty but reserves the right to make changes to any products and services at any time without notice Altera assumes no responsibility or liability arising out of the ap plication or use of any information product or service described herein except as expressly agreed to in writing by Altera NSAI Corporation Altera customers are advised to obtain the latest version of device specifications before relying on any published in formation and before placing orders for products or services LS EN ISO 9001 Part Number UG 01001 1 2
12. Programming Files to the Development Board Connect the USB Blaster Cable to the Board Download Example Design SOF and View State Machine Status A 2 Altera Corporation iii Contents iv Altera Corporation Ae About this User Guide The table below displays the revision history for the chapters in this user evision HIStory play y guide Chapter Date Version Changes Made All July 2006 1 0 0 First publication All August 2006 1 0 1 Minor edits to flow and kit contents to reflect production version All April 2007 1 0 2 Added warning not to use external power supply when the Altera Stratix II GX PCI Express development board is powered from the host computer chassis This user guide provides getting started information about the Altera Stratix GX PCI Express development board How to Contact For the most up to date information about Altera products go to the Altera world wide web site at www altera com For technical support on Alte ra this product go to www altera com mysupport For additional information about Altera products consult the sources shown below Information Type USA amp Canada All Other Locations Technical support www altera com mysupport www altera com mysupport 800 800 EPLD 3753 1 408 544 8767 7 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Time 7
13. The feet direct you to more information a particular topic vi Altera Corporation August 2006 N DTE RYN 1 About This Kit introduction The PCI Express PCIe Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition provides everything you need to develop and test a complete PCle system based on the Stratix GX device This chapter briefly describes the kit s features and documentation including The Stratix GX PCI Express development board Quartus Software Development Kit Edition DKE Reference design E MegaCore IP Library CD ROM Kit Features The PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition features The Stratix II GX PCI Express Development Board a prototyping platform that allows you to develop and prototype high speed bus interfaces as well as evaluate Stratix GX transceiver performance specific information about board components and interfaces refer to the Stratix II GX PCI Express Development Board Reference Manual Altera Corporation August 2006 Reference Design The reference design is useful for a variety of hardware applications and lets you quickly begin board prototyping and device verification PCI Express Development Kit Application amp Drivers tThe kit s application and drivers allow you to process memory read and write transactions to the board In addition you can initiate memory or DMA transaction pairs read and write as well as read the various confi
14. ble driver included with the Quartus II software refer to the USB Blaster Download Cable User Guide The driver files are installed at lt quartus install dir gt drivers usb blaster To program the on board FPGA with the example design file and view the state machine status via the Quartus II software s SignalTap II Logic Analyzer use the following steps 1 Start the Quartus II software 2 On the Tools menu click SignalTap II Logic Analyzer 3 From the File menu browse to the lt path gt SIIGX_PCle_ Kit v1 0 0 Examples SII_GX_PCIe_Example_Design directory and open the PCIe SignalTap file SIIGX_PCle_Example_Design stp 4 From the same directory as the SignalTap II file download the PCIe SOF file SIIGX_PCIe_Example_Design sof After the board powers up the on board flash memory which ships pre programmed with the factory design automatically configures the Stratix GX device The CONF DONE LED illuminates signaling that the Stratix GX device is configured In Figure 1 the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer displays the status of the 1tssm state machine 0x0F which indicates that the x8 PCIe MegaCore function is in the LO state For more information about the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer included with the Quartus II software refer to the Design Debugging Using the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer chapter in volume 3 of the Quartus II Handbook Getting Started User Guide Altera Corporation PCI Express Developme
15. cation cS If you want to download a programming file that is different than the kit s pre installed example design file refer to Appendix A Downloading Programming Files to the Development Board 1 Start computer 1 2 The Windows XP Found New Hardware Wizard appears See Figure 2 4 Getting Started User Guide 2 9 PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion Using the Kit s Demo Application and Example Design File Figure 2 4 Found New Hardware Wizard Window Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Altera PCI Express Megafunction Beta C Ifyour hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Next gt Cancel 3 Click Next 4 The Hardware Installation window appears Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Hardware Installation Window Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware Altera PCI Express Megafunction Beta has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microso
16. dr32 Ox302f 648 0 0000000 046 103 n lt 046 103 n lt Dma_addr64 0 00000000 0 0000004 54770046 Tw F 54770046 Tw F Dma_size 0 00000800 0 0000008 45054930 0 45054930 0 Dma_ctr1 0 00000040 0 000000 04ad7cab O4ad7cab 0 0000010 4dfe4410 M D 4dfe4410 m Register Update 0 0000014 2lecOd91 21 0991 Contiguedion 0x0000018 2 92439 9 2aa92439 59 Offset 9 000001 322 104 2 322 10 2 0 0000020 31ef5346 1 5 31 5346 1 5F Bytes 0 0000024 64 03 91 m gt 64 03 91 m gt Value Read Write 2 12 Getting Started User Guide PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion Altera Corporation August 2006 Appendix A Downloading JAN DTE RYA Programming Files the Development Board Introduction Connect the USB Blaster Cable to the Board Altera Corporation August 2006 The Stratix GX PCI Express development board is shipped pre programmed with the factory example design however you may want to download your own design This section discusses how to download other design files A This document assumes that the development board is connected to a computer using a PCIe x8 slot An external power supply and cables have been provided so that you can use the development board without connecting it to a PCIe chassis WARNING DO NOT CONNECT THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY TO THE PCIe BOARD IF IT IS BEING P
17. ess Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition CD ROM with the Quartus II software provided with the kit your system must meet the Quartus II software minimum requirements For system requirements refer to the Quartus II Installation amp Licensing for PCs at www altera com Getting Started User Guide Altera Corporation PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion August 2006 Getting Started Software Installation Altera Corporation August 2006 The instructions in this section explain how to install the following PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition CD ROM PCI Express Development Kit Stratix GX Edition demo application and drivers The Quartus Software Development Kit Edition including MegaCore functions from the MegaCore IP Library CD ROM Installing the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition CD ROM Contents The PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition CD ROM contains the following items PCI Express Development Kit Stratix GX Edition GUI application and drivers Example design programming files PCI Express Development Kit Stratix GX Edition Getting Started User Guide this document Stratix GX EP2SGX90 PCI Express Development Board Reference Manual To install the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition CD ROM perform the following steps 1 Insert the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition CD ROM into your C
18. ft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation 5 Click Continue Anyway 6 Click Finish in the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard window to finish installing the drivers 2 10 Getting Started User Guide Altera Corporation PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion August 2006 Getting Started 7 execute the demo application s GUI run the demo application from the shortcut Start gt Altera gt PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition v1 0 0 or execute the file found in the lt path gt SIIGX_PClIe_ Kit v1 0 0 SII_GX_PClIe_Example_Design Drivers directory If you receive an Application Error message when launching the demo application please install version 1 1 or later versions of the NET framework Some Windows versions do not have runtime DLL for the NET application The NET framework application can be downloaded from the following location http www microsoft com downloads details aspx FamilyId 262D25E3 F589 4842 8157 034D1E7CF3A3 amp displaylang en 8 Configure the parameters in the Altera PCI Express Demo Kit Application window as shown in Figure 2 6 e Under Commands turn on EP DMA Loop e Under Address Size e 0x0000000 in the Address Offset box e 2048 in the Transfer Length box e 1000
19. guration and DMA registers Quartus II Software Development Kit Edition DKE The Quartus II software provides a comprehensive environment for system on a programmable chip SOPC design The Quartus II software integrates into nearly any design environment with interfaces to industry standard EDA tools The kit includes The SOPC Builder system development tool e A one year Quartus II software license Windows platform only Getting Started User Guide 1 1 PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edition Documentation Quartus DKE software license allows you to use the product for 12 months After 12 months you must purchase a renewal subscription to continue using the software For more information refer to the Altera website at www altera com MegaCore IP Library CD ROM version 6 0 This CD ROM contains Altera IP MegaCore functions You can evaluate the MegaCore functions using the OpenCore Plus feature which allows you to do the following e Simulate the behavior of a MegaCore function within your system e Verify the functionality of your design as well as quickly and easily evaluate its size and speed e Generate time limited device programming files for designs that include MegaCore functions e Programa device and verify your design in hardware You only need to purchase a license for a MegaCore function when you are completely satisfied with its functionality and performance and want
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21. he Stratix GX PCI Express development board Figure 2 1 Stratix II GX PCI Express Development Board High Speed Mezzanine Card Interfaces amp J1 J2 External Clock Input User LEDs D9 through D16 User Push Button Switches S1 S4 SMA Connector J4 Transmit Receive Yellow LEDs D5 and D6 Configuration Done LED D8 HSMC Interface A J1 User DIP Switch Bank S5 Power Supply 4 Input J3 Ethernet RJ 45 Single Port MAX II Device RJ1 3 U4 Power Switch SW1 JTAG Header Temperature 88 Sensor With FH Alarm U7 SFP Ports 555 Aand B 56 J6 J7 100 MHz DDR2 64 x 8 Mbytes Crystal 1 SDRAM U2 QDRII SRAM U6 155 25 MHz Flash Device U3 Crystal X4 Stratix 1 GX Device 010 DDR2 32 x 16 Mbytes SDRAM U5 U8 U11 U13 Refer to the Stratix II GX PCI Express Development Board Reference Manual available on the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition CD ROM for information on the board s components Hardware Requirements To run the demo application design a single computer with a x8 PCIe slot is required However for more flexibility in downloading applications to the Stratix GX PCI Express development board a second computer with the Quartus II software is required as the programming host All of the other hardware that you need to use the board is provided with the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition
22. in the Iterations box e Select Random Packet in the Data Type list 9 Click Execute The following message appears SUCCESS The demo kit application can be configured to perform other tests including memory read and write transactions on the board loop read and write transactions and also read the various configuration and DMA registers For more information about performing other tests refer to the PCI Express to DDR2 SDRAM Reference Design Application Note Altera Corporation Getting Started User Guide 2 11 August 2006 PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion Using the Kit s Demo Application and Example Design File Figure 2 6 Altera PCI Express Demo Kit Application Window E Altera PCI Express Demo Kit Application cmx File Edit Help Demo Debug Commands Command Information Command Data Flow EPDMARead EP DMA Write EP DMA Loop EP DMA Access 1 EP DMA READ C RC Mem Read C RC Mem Write C RCMem Loop Done 2 EP DMA WRITE Address Size m Configuration Registers Address Offset Transfer Length Iterations Data Type Dev ID 050007 100000000 2048 1000 Random Packet Command 0 0107 Status 0 0010 Rev ID 0 01 m Display Window Prog If 0x00 Address Sub Class 0 00 zi iA Aner V Hex Code Registers Address Sent Data Received Data V ASCII code Rnd Xr Dma_ad
23. nt Kit Stratix Il GX Edition August 2006 Figure 1 Quartus II Software SignalTap II Window Quartus stp1_full stp File Edt View Project Assignments Processing Tools Window Help 8 x jose ssel Abt 918 E Reato accu 10 6910 Eni Manager ha E Ready to acquire 0 JTAG Chain Configuration ready 0 Instance Status PJ auto_signaltap 0 running 1747 cells 146432 bits NA NA NA Hardware USB Blaster USB 0 __Setup Device 2 EP2SG30 05020 3000 7 _ Scan Chain gt SOF Manager lt kau_example_top sof click to insert time bar 2 E 81_ 65h XFAh 5 X82h X23h KESh 83h X6Ch X7Ch XE2h XO7h XSF X EF X F3h XFSh XASh KESh X 40h XFDh XDGh XFAR KFT expx8t_pipe pipeftxdatak0 6t _pipe pipetxdetectrx0 X8f_pipe pipelphystatusO 8 Jpe pipejpowerdownd Oh 1 iexpx8f_pipe pipe rxvalido px8t_pipe pipe rxelecidleD E Bf_pipe pipe rxstatusO Oh Moc pxBt_pipe pipeltxelecidleD E lane_active_led 7h 88 x6f_pipe pipelrxdatet F Ah X E4h XODh X ESh X Fah X9Dh X7Ah XBIh
24. on August 2006 Before using the Quartus II software you must request a license file from the Altera web site at www altera com licensing and install it on your computer When you request a license file Altera emails you a license dat file that enables the software To obtain a license perform the following steps 1 Point your web browser to the Altera web site at wwwaaltera com licensing 2 Inthe Development Kit Licensing list select Licensing for RoHS Compliant Development Kits 3 Follow the on line instructions to request your license A license file is emailed to you ls Before installing your license close the following software if it is running on your computer The Quartus II software The MAX PLUS II software The LeonardoSpectrum synthesis tool The Synplify software The ModelSim simulator The Precision RTL Synthesis Software 4 install your license refer to Specifying the License File in the Quartus II Installation amp Licensing Manual for PCs which is included with the kit The kit provides an example design file and an easy to use demo application with a custom graphical user interface GUI The demo application s GUI allows you to Specify endpoint PCIe x8 MegaCore function DMA read write and loop commands Specify memory read write and loop commands Read various configuration and DMA registers In this section you will E Install the demo application drivers and PCI
25. rdware and software development tools as well as the documentation and accessories you need to begin developing PCIe systems using the Stratix GX device This user guide will familiarize you with the contents of the kit and walk you through setting a PCIe development environment In this guide you will do the following Inspect the contents of the kit Install the development tools software Set up licensing Use the kit s demo application and example design to e Configure the on board Stratix GX device e Perform memory read and write transactions on the board e Read configuration and DMA registers Before using the kit or installing the software be sure to check the kit s contents and inspect the board to verify that you received all of the items listed in this section If any of the items are missing contact Altera before you proceed You should also verify that your computer s hardware and software meet the kit s system requirements Getting Started User Guide 2 1 PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion Before You Begin Check the Kit s Contents The PCI Express Development Kit Stratix GX Edition ordering code DK PCIE 2SGX90N contains the following items Stratix GX PCI Express development board with EP2SGX90FF40C3NES Stratix GX device PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition CD ROM version 1 0 0 which includes PCI Express example design e PCI Expre
26. ss development kit application and device drivers One year license of Quartus II Software Development Kit Edition DKE Windows only platform MegaCore IP Library CD ROM USB Blaster download cable Power supply and adapters for North America Europe the United Kingdom and Japan Heatsink fan combination and board standoff hardware Complete documentation e PCI Express Development Kit Stratix II GX Edition Getting Started User Guide this document Stratix GX PCI Express Development Board Reference Manual Schematic and board design files Inspect the Board Place the board on an anti static surface and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged during shipment Verify that all components are on the board and appear intact I gt Intypical applications with the PCI Express development board 2 2 a heatsink is not necessary However under extreme conditions the board may require the use of additional cooling to stay within operating temperature guidelines Power consumption and thermal modeling should be done to determine whether additional cooling is necessary In the event that it is a heatsink fan combination has been provided for your convenience Without proper anti static handling the Stratix GX PCI Express development board can be damaged Getting Started User Guide Altera Corporation PCI Express Development Kit Stratix Il GX Edtion August 2006 Getting Started Figure 2 1 shows t
27. t Stratix II GX Edtion August 2006 Getting Started Altera Corporation August 2006 Install Drivers and PCI Express Development Board As stated in the Hardware Requirements on page 2 3 for a flexible setup that allows you to download different programming files to the on board Stratix II GX device you need two computers Specify computer 1 as the development board host computer and computer 2 as the Quartus II programming host computer This section discusses the example design and the development board host computer computer 1 For information on using the Quartus II programming host computer computer 2 refer to Appendix A Downloading Programming Files to the Development Board To install the demo application drivers and PCI Express development board use the following steps c To install the drivers you need to have administrator privileges on your computer From computer 1 1 Install the PCI Express Development Kit Stratix GX Edition CD ROM 2 Open the Drivers directory and double click the install bat file 3 After the install bat file is finished copying files and installing the drivers shutdown computer 1 4 Insert the PCI Express development board in a x8 PCle slot Finish Installing the Drivers and the Development Board Run the Demo Application In this section you will finish installing the demo application drivers and the PCI Express development board then run the demo appli
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