User manual

Software Requirements and Support
• Windows 7/8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
• Linux platforms such as Red Hat Enterprise 5
Use the Quartus
®
Prime software version 14.0 or later to configure your device.
Note: Quartus Prime software version 13.1 supports most of the download cable’s capabilities. If you use
this version, install the latest patch for full compatibility.
The download cable also supports the following tools:
• Quartus Prime Programmer (and stand-alone version)
• Quartus Prime SignalTap
®
II Logic Analyzer (and stand-alone version)
• JTAG and debug tools supported by the JTAG Server. For example:
• System Console
• Nios II debugger
• ARM DS-5 debugger
Installing the Download Cable for Configuration or Programming
1. Disconnect the power cable from the circuit board.
2. Connect the download cable to the USB port on your computer and to the USB-Blaster II port.
3. Connect the download cable to the 10-pin header on the device board.
4. Reconnect the power cable to reapply power to the circuit board.
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Software Requirements and Support
UG-01150
2015.12.11
Altera Corporation
Setting Up the USB-Blaster II Download Cable
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