DK-PCIE-2SGX90N Altera, DK-PCIE-2SGX90N Datasheet - Page 12

• Manufacturer Part Number: DK-PCIE-2SGX90N
• Description: PCIE KIT W/S II GX EP2SGX90N
• Manufacturer: Altera
• Series: Stratix® IIr
• Type: DSPr

Specifications of DK-PCIE-2SGX90N

• Contents: Dev Board, Quartus®II Web Edition, Cables, Accessories, Reference Designs and Demos
• For Use With/related Products: Stratix ll GX 2SGX90N
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 544-1725

Before You Begin
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PCI Express Development Kit, Stratix II GX Edition
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Application development, however, also requires a second computer,
Computer #2, that is loaded with the Quartus II software as a
programming host. This setup provides the flexibility needed for
downloading different device programming files to the development
board.
The Quartus II software requires some minimum system requirements;
refer to the
details.
The PCI Express Development Kit, Stratix II GX Edition provides all of
the other hardware needed to use the board. This document assumes that
the development board is plugged into a computer with a PCIe x8 slot.
However, an external power supply and cables have been provided to
run the board external to a PCIe chassis.
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Software Requirements
Ensure that you adhere to the following software requirements:
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Refer to the
further information on the Quartus II system software requirements,
especially heeding the following:
Windows XP operating system running on both computers
Quartus II software version 7.2 or later.
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Do not connect the external power supply to the PCIe board if it
is being powered from the backplane PCIe x8 slot.
To use this power supply when the board is NOT installed in
computer #1, place the power switch (SW1) in the OFF position
and connect the power cable to the board. Plug the other end
into a power outlet. To power up the board, 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 the power cable is
connected, ensure that the power switch (SW1) is in the ON
position.
For the latest Quartus II software updates, please check the
Altera website, www.altera.com.
A web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later
or Firefox version 2.0 or later, to use Quartus II Help. You need
Getting Started User Guide
Quartus II Installation & Licensing for Windows
Quartus II Installation & Licensing for Windows
Altera Corporation
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March 2008