This document is the User Guide for the Nios II Evaluation Kit by Altera Corporation. It describes the features and characteristics of the kit.
This guide provides instructions for using the Nios II Evaluation Kit, a low-cost platform for evaluating the Nios II family of embedded processors. It covers the installation of the Altera Design Software Suite, which includes the Nios II Embedded Processor Evaluation Edition and Quartus II Web Edition Software.
The document details the steps to set up the Nios II evaluation board, verify its operation, and establish communication with a host PC. It also includes instructions for compiling C code, downloading executable code to the board, and using sample network applications.
| Minimum Processor Speed | Pentium II PC running at 400 MHz or faster |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 2000, or Windows XP Professional |
| Required Port | Powered USB port |
The kit includes the Nios II evaluation board, USB cable, Ethernet cable, Ethernet-crossover connector, Altera Design Software Suite, and the User Guide.
The suite contains the Nios II Embedded Processor Evaluation Edition and Quartus II Web Edition Software.
It is important to install the Altera Design Software Suite development tools in the order listed in the guide.