User manual

Chapter 1: Setting Up the USB-Blaster Download Cable 1–7
Software Setup
© April 2009 Altera Corporation USB-Blaster Download Cable User Guide
f For details about programming devices and creating secondary programming files,
see the Programming & Configuration chapter of the Introduction to Quartus II Handbook.
f For details about the Quartus II Programmer, refer to the Quartus II Programmer
chapter in volume 3 of the Quartus II Handbook.
f For more information, refer to the Programming module of the Quartus II software
online tutorial and the following topics in the Quartus II Help:
■ Changing the Hardware Setup
■ Programmer Introduction
■ Overview: Working with Chain Description Files
■ Overview: Converting Programming Files
Table 1–1. Programming Modes
Mode Mode Description
Joint Test Action
Group (JTAG)
Programs or configures all Altera devices supported by Quartus II
software, excluding FLEX 6000 and EPCS serial configuration devices.
In-Socket
Programming
Not supported by the USB-Blaster.
Passive Serial
Programming
Configures all Altera devices supported by Quartus II software excluding
MAX 3000, MAX 7000, MAX II, EPC enhanced configuration devices, and
EPCS serial configuration devices.
Active Serial
Programming
Programs a single EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, or EPCS128 serial
configuration device.