Cyclone® V SoC Development Kit User Guide

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Date 10/07/2024
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2.3.3. Installing the Development Kit

  1. Download the Cyclone® V SoC Development Kit installer package from the Cyclone® V SoC Development Kit webpage of the Intel website.
  2. Unzip the Cyclone® V SoC Development Kit installer package. The package creates the directory structure shown in the figure below.
    Figure 4.  Cyclone® V SoC Development Kit Directory Structure
  3. For the latest issues and release notes, Altera recommends that you review the readme.txt located in the root directory of the kit installation.
Table 2.  Installed Development Kit Directory DescriptionLists the file directory names and a description of their contents.
Directory Name Description of Directory Contents
board_design_files Contains schematics, layout, assembly and bill of material board design files. Use these files as a starting point for a new prototype board design.
documents Contains the development kit documentation—quick start guides and user guide.
examples

Contains the sample design files for the Cyclone® V SoC Development Kit:

  • Board Test System (BTS): BTS GUI, Power GUI, and Clock GUI
  • Golden Top project for pinout assignments management
  • Design Examples: Memory, XCVR, GPIO PCIe* 1.0 x4
factory_recovery

Contains the original data programmed onto the board before shipment. Use this data to restore the board with its original factory contents.