Altera Cyclone III, Getting Started Manual

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Chapter 3: Software Installation 3–3
Installing MathWorks MATLAB/Simulink CD-ROM
© August 2008 Altera Corporation DSP Development Kit, Cyclone III Edition Getting Started User Guide
Preliminary
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If you plan to use the DSP Builder, install the MathWorks MATLAB and
Simulink CD-ROM first. Also, because the MathWorks software trial
licence is valid only for 30 days, only install the MathWorks
MATLAB/Simulink CD-ROM when you are ready to use the DSP Builder,
the Simulink software for DSP development, or the factory designs in
Chapter 5, Factory Designs .
4. After installing the DSP Builder software, request and install a license to enable it.
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For information about obtaining a license file, refer to “Licensing
Considerations” on page 3–4 .
Installing MathWorks MATLAB/Simulink CD-ROM
To install MathWorks software, perform the following steps:
1. Before installing, make sure that you have your Personal License Password (PLP)
available. To obtain the 30-day evaluation license and for more information, visit
MathWorks at
www.mathworks.com/products/connections/trials/altera.shtml .
2. If it is running, close the MATLAB/Simulink software.
3. Insert MathWorks MATLAB/Simulink CD-ROM. The MathWorks Installer
automatically starts, displaying the Welcome to The MathWorks Installer dialog
box.
4. In the dialog box, choose Install and click Next .
5. Enter your name, company name, and PLP in the
License Information
dialog box
and click Next .
6. Review the software licensing agreement. If you agree with the terms, turn on Yes
and click Next .
7. Select Typical or Custom installation (for any user-specific selections) and click
Next .
8. Click Install .
9. Click Finish .
Installing the USB-Blaster Driver
The Cyclone III development board includes integrated USB-Blaster circuitry for
FPGA programming. However, for the host computer and development board to
communicate, you must install the USB-Blaster driver on the host computer.
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To download the USB-Blaster driver, go to the Altera support site at
www.altera.com/support/software/drivers/dri-index.html .
To install it, go to
www.altera.com/support/software/drivers/usb-blaster/dri-usb-blaster-xp.html .