ByteBlasterMV Download Cable User Guide
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Contents
About this User Guide ............................................................................. v
Revision History ........................................................................................................................................... v
How to Find Information .............................................................................................................................. v
How to Contact Altera .................................................................................................................................. v
Typographic Conventions ........................................................................................................................... vi
Abbreviations & Acronyms ........................................................................................................................ vii
Chapter 1. Installing the ByteBlasterMV Download Cable
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1–1
Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 1–1
Installation on a Windows PC ............................................................................................................. 1–1
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver with the BBLPT Utility ................................................. 1–2
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver on Windows NT ............................................................ 1–2
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver on Windows 2000 .......................................................... 1–3
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver on Windows XP ............................................................. 1–4
Installing the ByteBlasterMV Download Cable ............................................................................ 1–6
Installation on a Linux Workstation .................................................................................................... 1–7
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Kernel Driver for Linux ............................................................ 1–7
Installing the ByteBlasterMV Download Cable on a Linux Workstation ..................................... 1–8
Selecting a Communications Cable for the SignalTap
II Logic Analyzer .......................................... 1–9
Chapter 2. ByteBlasterMV Download Cable Data Sheet
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 2–1
Functional Description ............................................................................................................................. 2–1
Download Modes ................................................................................................................................ 2–1
ByteBlasterMV Connections .............................................................................................................. 2–2
ByteBlasterMV Header & Plug Connections ................................................................................ 2–3
Circuit Board Header Connection .................................................................................................. 2–4
Operating Conditions ................................................................................................................................ 2–5
Software Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 2–6
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................ 2–7
References ................................................................................................................................................ 2–7
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About this User Guide
Revision History
How to Find
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Preliminary
Typographic Conventions
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
Abbreviations &
Acronyms
The following abbreviations and acronyms are used in this document.
Acronym Meaning
AHDL Altera hardware description language
APU Altera Programming Unit
CPU central processing unit
EDA electronic design automation
IP intellectual proper ty
LE logic element
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Preliminary
1. Installing the
ByteBlasterMV Download
Cable
Introduction
Installation
You can use the ByteBlasterMV™ download cable to do the following:
■ Download configuration data to SRAM-based devices, such as Stratix
®
II,
Stratix GX, Stratix, CycloneTM II Cyclone, APEXTMII, APEX 20K
®
(including APEX 20K, APEX 20KE, and APEX 20KC), ACEX
1K,
MercuryTM, FLEX®10K (including FLEX 10KA and FLEX 10KE),
FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000, and Excalibur
■ Download configuration data to EEPROM-based devices, such as MAX
TM
devices.
®
II,
MAX 9000, MAX 7000S, MAX 7000AE, MAX 7000B, and MAX 3000A
■ Perform in-system programming of advanced configuration (EPC2, EPC4,
EPC8, and EPC16)
■ Perform SignalTap II logic analysis
■ Connect the ByteBlasterMV download cable directly to your PC’s parallel
port, a Linux workstation parallel port, or through an Altera Software Guard
that is connected to the parallel port.
The ByteBlasterMV download cable has a 25-pin male header that connects to
the PC parallel port, and a 10-pin female plug that connects to the circuit board.
Data is downloaded from the PC’s parallel port through the ByteBlasterMV cable
to the circuit board via these connections.
This section explains the following procedures:
■ Installing the Altera ByteBlaster
■ Installing the Altera ByteBlaster driver on Windows NT
■ Installing the Altera ByteBlaster driver on Windows 2000
■ Installing the Altera ByteBlaster driver on Windows XP
■ Installing the ByteBlasterMV download cable
TM
driver with the BBLPT Utility
Installation on a Windows PC
To install the ByteBlasterMV download cable on a Windows PC, you must
perform the following steps, each of which are described in more detail in this
section.
■ Install the Altera ByteBlaster
■ Install the ByteBlasterMV download cable
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driver
Installation
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver with the BBLPT Utility
The Altera ByteBlaster driver can be installed or removed with the BBLPT
utility. You can use the BBLPT utility with Windows NT, Windows 2000, and
Windows XP. You must install the Altera ByteBlaster driver separately from the
®
Quartus
1 You do not need to install the ByteBlasterMV download cable before
To install the Altera ByteBlaster driver with the BBLPT utility, follow this step:
v From the \<Quartus II system directory>\drivers\i386 directory, type the
To remove the Altera ByteBlaster driver with the BBLPT utility, follow this step:
v From the \<Quartus II system directory>\drivers\i386 directory, type the
II software.
installing the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver, and this installation
requires that you have administration (administrator) privileges.
following command at the command prompt:
bblpt /i r
following command at the command prompt:
bblpt /r r
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver on Windows NT
The Altera ByteBlaster driver is required for PCs running Windows NT 4.0 that
use the ByteBlasterMV download cable. You must install the Altera ByteBlaster
driver separately from the Quartus II software.
1 You do not need to install the ByteBlasterMV download cable before
installing the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver, and this installation
requires that you have administration (administrator) privileges.
To install the Altera ByteBlaster driver for Windows NT, follow these steps:
1 You can also use the BBLPT utility to install the Altera ByteBlaster
driver.
f For more information, go to “Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver with the
BBLPT Utility” on page 1–2.
1. Choose Settings > Control Panel (Windows Start menu).
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Multimedia icon.
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3. In the Multimedia Properties dialog box, click the Devices tab, and click
Add.
4. In the List of Drivers list, select Unlisted or Updated Driver and
click OK.
5. In the Install Driver dialog box, type <disk drive>:\<Quartus II system
directory>\drivers or select the name with Browse (...) to specify the
Quartus II software drivers directory.
6. Click OK.
7. In the Add Unlisted or Updated Driver dialog box, select Altera
ByteBlaster.
8. To restart your computer, click Restart Now.
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver on Windows 2000
The Altera ByteBlaster driver is required for PCs running Windows 2000 that use
the ByteBlasterMV download cable. You must install the Altera ByteBlaster
driver separately from the Quartus II software.
1 You do not need to install the ByteBlasterMV download cable before
installing the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver.
1 Installing the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver requires that you have
administration (administrator) privileges.
To install the Altera ByteBlaster driver for Windows 2000, follow these steps:
1 You can also use the BBLPT utility to install the Altera ByteBlaster.
f For more information, go to “Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver with the
BBLPT Utility” on page 1–2.
1. Choose Settings > Control Panel (Windows Start menu).
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Hardware
icon and click Next.
3. In the Choose a Hardware Task page of the Add/Remove Hardware
wizard, select Add/Troubleshoot a device and click Next.
4. In the Choose a Hardware Device page, select Add a new device and
click Next.
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5. In the Find New Hardware page, select No, I want to select the
hardware from a list and click Next.
6. In the Hardware Type page, select Sound, video and game controllers
and click Next.
7. In the Select a Device Driver page, select Have disk.
8. Specify the full directory path to the \<Quartus II system
directory>\drivers\win2000 directory with Browse (...), and click OK.
9. In the Digital Signature Not Found page, click Ye s.
10. In the Select a Device Driver page, select either ByteBlaster II or
ByteBlasterMV, and click Next.
11. In the Start Hardware Installation page, click Next.
12. In the Digital Signature Not Found page, click Ye s.
13. In the Completing the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard page, click
Finish.
14. To restart your computer, click Restart Now.
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver on Windows XP
The Altera ByteBlaster driver is required for PCs running Windows XP that use
the ByteBlasterMV download cable. You must install the Altera ByteBlaster
driver separately from the Quartus II software.
1 You do not need to install the ByteBlasterMV download cable before
installing the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver.
1 Installing the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver requires that you have
administration (administrator) privileges.
To install the Altera ByteBlaster driver for Windows XP, follow these steps:
1 You can also use the BBLPT utility to install the Altera ByteBlaster.
f For more information, go to “Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Driver with the
BBLPT Utility” on page 1–2.
1. Choose Control Panel (Windows Start menu).
2. Click the Switch to Classic View link.
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3. In the Control Panel window, double-click Add Hardware and click
Next. The Add/Remove Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.
4. Select Yes, I have already connected the hardware, and click Next.
5. In the Installed hardware list, select Add a new hardware device and
click Next.
6. Select Install the hardware that I manually select from a list
(Advanced), and click Next.
7. Select Sound, video and game controllers, and click Next.
8. Select Have disk.
9. Specify the full directory path to the \<Quartus II system
directory>\drivers\win2000 directory with Browse (...), and click OK.
10. In the Digital Signature Not Found page, click Ye s . A software
installation warning appears.
11. Click Continue Anyway.
12. Select Altera ByteBlaster and click Next. A hardware installation warning
appears.
13. Click Continue Anyway.
14. Click Finish.
15. When prompted to restart your computer, click Ye s .
Installing the ByteBlasterMV Download Cable
To install and set up the ByteBlasterMV parallel port download cable for device
configuration or programming, follow these steps:
1. Attach the ByteBlasterMV download cable to a parallel port on your PC
and insert the 10-pin female plug into the prototype system containing the
target device, as shown in Figure 1–1.
1 The board must supply power to the ByteBlasterMV download cable.
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Figure 1–1. ByteBlasterMV Parallel Port Download Cable
ByteBlaster MV
Computer parallel port
2. Choose Programmer (Tools menu).
ByteBlasterMV 10-pin
female plug
or
Choose New (File menu). Click the Other Files tab, select Chain
Description File, and click OK.
3. In the Programmer window, click Hardware. The Hardware Settings tab
of the Hardware Setup dialog box is displayed.
4. Click Add Hardware. The Add Hardware dialog box is displayed.
5. In the Hardware type list, select ByteBlaster II or ByteBlasterMV.
6. In the Port list, select the appropriate port.
7. Click OK.
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Installation on a Linux Workstation
To install the ByteBlasterMV download cable on a Linux workstation, you must
perform the following steps, each of which are described in more detail in this
section:
■ Install the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver on a Linux workstation running
Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 or 8.0, or Red Hat Enterprises Linux version 3.0.
■ Install the ByteBlasterMV download cable.
Installing the Altera ByteBlaster Kernel Driver for Linux
The Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver is required for Linux workstations running
Red Hat Linux version 7.3 or 8.0, or Red Hat Enterprises Linux version 3.0 that
use the ByteBlasterMV download cable. You must install and compile the Altera
ByteBlaster kernel driver outside of the Quartus II software.
To compile the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver, you must have the following
Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) packages, which are available from the Red
Hat web site at www.redhat.com:
■ .gcc-2.96-81
■ .make-3.79.1-5
■ .binutils-2.10.91.0.2-3
■ kernel-headers (RPM version must correspond to kernel version)
To verify that an RPM is installed, use the rpm -q <name> r command. For
example, rpm -q gcc r verifies that the gcc RPM is installed.
1 You do not need to install the ByteBlasterMV download cable before
installing the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver.
1 Installing the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver requires that you have
administration (administrator) privileges.
To install the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver for Linux workstations, follow
these steps:
1. Decompress the byteblaster.tar.gz file by typing the following command
at the command prompt:
tar -xzvf byteblaster.tar.gz r
2. Access the new directory by typing the following command at the
command prompt:
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cd byteblaster r
3. Run the configure install script by typing the following command at the
command prompt:
./configure r
4. Compile the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver by typing the following
command at the command prompt:
make r
5. Become root and compile the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver module and
device nodes by typing the following command at the command prompt:
make install r
Installing the ByteBlasterMV Download Cable on a Linux Workstation
To install and set up the ByteBlasterMV download cable on a Linux workstation
for device configuration or programming, follow these steps:
1. Attach the ByteBlasterMV download cable to a parallel port on your Linux
workstation and insert the 10-pin female plug into the prototype system
containing the target device, as shown in Figure 1–2.
1 The board must supply power to the ByteBlasterMV download
cable.
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Figure 1–2. ByteBlasterMV Parallel Port Download Cable Connections
ByteBlaster MV
Computer parallel port
2. To install the Altera ByteBlaster kernel driver, type the following
command at the command prompt:
ByteBlasterMV 10-pin
female plug
jtagconfig --add byteblastermv /dev/byteblaster0 r
3. To determine whether the ByteBlasterMV download cable and the Altera
ByteBlaster kernel driver were installed correctly, display a list of available
devices by the typing the following commands at the command prompt:
jtagconfig r
You should see a list of devices on your JTAG chain, including the
ByteBlasterMV download cable.
Selecting a Communications Cable for the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer
To select a communications cable for the SignalTap® II Logic Analyzer, follow
these steps.
1. Choose SignalTap II Logic Analyzer (Tools menu).
The SignalTap window will open.
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2. Under JTAG Chain Configuration, select ByteBlasterMV in the
Hardware pulldown list.
If the communications cable that you want to use does not appear in the
Hardware list, continue as follows:
3. Under JTAG Chain Configuration, click Setup.
4. Click Add Hardware in the Hardware Setup dialog box to add a
hardware setup for the communications cable.
f For more information about SignalTap II logic analysis with the ByteBlasterMV
download cable, refer to “Selecting the Communications Cable for the
SignalTap II Logic Analyzer” in Quartus II Help.
Ordering code: PL-BYTEBLASTERMV
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2. ByteBlasterMV Download Cable Data Sheet
Features
Functional Description
■ Allows PC users to perform the following functions:
– Program MAX® II, MAX 9000, MAX 7000S, MAX 7000AE,
MAX 7000B, MAX 3000A, advanced configuration (EPC2, EPC4,
EPC8, and EPC16)
– Configure Stratix® II, Stratix GX, Stratix, CycloneTM II, Cyclone,
APEXTMII, APEX 20K (including APEX 20K, APEX 20KE, and
APEX 20KC), ACEX®1K, MercuryTM, FLEX®10K (including
FLEX 10KA and FLEX 10KE), FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000, and
Excalibur
■ Supports target systems using 5.0-V TTL, 3.3-V LVTTL/LVCMOS, and
single-ended I/O standards from 3.3 through 1.8 V.
■ Provides a fast and low-cost method for in-system programming
■ Supported by the Altera
■ Interfaces with a standard 25-pin parallel port on PCs
■ Uses a 10-pin circuit board connector
■ Supports SignalTap
The ByteBlasterMV parallel port download cable (ordering code:
PL-BYTEBLASTERMV) interfaces to a standard PC parallel port (also known
as an LPT port). This cable drives configuration data from the PC to Stratix,
Stratix GX, Stratix II, Cyclone, Cyclone II, APEX II, APEX 20K (including
APEX 20K, APEX 20KE, and APEX 20KC), ACEX 1K, Mercury, Excalibur,
FLEX 10K (including FLEX 10KA and FLEX 10KE), FLEX 8000, and
FLEX 6000 devices, as well as programming data to MAX II, MAX 9000,
MAX 7000S, MAX 7000AE, MAX 7000B, MAX 3000A devices, and EPC
configuration devices. Because design changes are downloaded directly to the
device, prototyping is easy and multiple design iterations can be accomplished in
quick succession. See Figure 2–1.
TM
devices.
®
Quartus®II development software
®
II logic analysis in the Quartus II software
Download Modes
The ByteBlasterMV cable provides two download modes:
■ Passive serial mode (PS)—In Passive Serial mode, the Quartus II
Programmer can configure all Altera devices supported by the Quartus II
software except MAX 3000 and MAX 7000 devices, and all programming
options disappear from the Programmer window.
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Functional Description
■ JTAG mode—Industry-standard Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) interface.
In JTAG mode, the Quartus II Programmer can program or configure all
Altera devices supported by the Quartus II software, except FLEX
6000
devices.
In JTAG mode, you add specific devices and configuration devices to the
device chain, in addition to POFs and SOFs, and you have several
programming options for each configuration device in the chain. You can
also verify EPC configuration device contents against its programming file
data, check that a device is blank, examine a programmed device and save
its data to file, or use its data to program or verify another configuration
device. You can perform these functions for EPCS configuration devices
using Active Serial mode.
ByteBlasterMV Connections
The ByteBlasterMV cable has a 25-pin male header that connects to the PC
parallel port, and a 10-pin female plug that connects to the circuit board. Data is
downloaded from the PC’s parallel port through the ByteBlasterMV cable to the
circuit board via the connections discussed in this section.
1 The ByteBlasterMV VCC
pin must be connected to a specific voltage
for the device being programmed (Table 2–1). Connect pull-up
resistors to the same power supply as the ByteBlasterMV VCC.
Table 2–1. ByteBlasterMV VCC Pin Voltage Requirements
Family ByteBlasterMV VCC Voltage
Required
MAX 7000S 5.0 V
MAX 7000AE, MAX 3000A, MAX II 3.3 V
MAX 7000B 2.5 V
Stratix II, Stratix GX, Stratix As specified by V
Cyclone II, Cyclone, APEX II, APEX 20K,
Mercury
FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 5.0 V
FLEX 10KE 2.5 V
FLEX 10KA, FLEX 6000A 3.3 V
EPC2 5.0 V or 3.3 V
EPC4, EPC8, EPC16 3.3 V
As specified by V
CCSEL
CCIO
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ByteBlasterMV Download Cable Data Sheet
ByteBlasterMV Header & Plug Connections
The 25-pin male header connects to a parallel port with a standard parallel cable.
Table 2–2 identifies the pins and the download modes.
Table 2–2. ByteBlasterMV 25-Pin Header Pin-Outs
Pin PS Mode Signal JTAG Mode Signal
2
3
4
5
8
11
13
15
18 to 25
DCLK TCK
nCONFIG TMS
——
——
DATA0 TDI
CONF_DONE TDO
nSTATUS –
nVCC Detect nVCC detect
GND GND
The 10-pin female plug connects to a 10-pin male header on the circuit board
containing the target device(s). Figure 2–1 shows the dimensions of the female
plug.
Figure 2–1. ByteBlasterMV 10-Pin Female Plug Dimensions
0.425 Typ.
Color Strip
4
0.100 Sq.
0.700 Typ.
5
789
6
10
0.025 Sq.
123
0.250 Typ.
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Functional Description
Table 2–3 identifies the 10-pin female plug’s pin names for the corresponding
download mode.
Table 2–3. ByteBlasterMV Female Plug’s Pin Names & Download
Modes
Pin PS Mode JTAG Mode
Signal Description Signal Description
1 DCLK Clock signal TCK Clock signal
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1 The circuit board must supply V
GND Signal ground GND Signal ground
CONF_
DONE
Configuration
Done
TDO Data from
device
VCC Power supply VCC Power supply
nCONFIG Configuration
control
TMS JTAG state
machine
control
– No connect – No connect
nSTATUS Configuration
status
– No connect
– No connect – No connect
DATA0 Data to device TDI Data to device
GND Signal ground GND Signal ground
and ground to the ByteBlasterMV
CC
cable.
Circuit Board Header Connection
The ByteBlasterMV 10-pin female plug connects to a 10-pin male header on the
circuit board. The 10-pin male header has two rows of five pins, which are
connected to the device’s programming or configuration pins. The
ByteBlasterMV cable receives power and downloads data via the male header.
Figure 2–2 shows the dimensions of a typical 10-pin male header.
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ByteBlasterMV Download Cable Data Sheet
Figure 2–2. 10-Pin Male Header Dimensions
Dimensions are shown in inches
Top View
Side View
0.100
0.100
0.025 Sq.
0.235
Operating Conditions
Tables 2–4 through 2–6 summarize the absolute maximum ratings,
recommended operating conditions, and DC operating conditions for the
ByteBlasterMV cable.
Table 2–4. ByteBlasterMV Cable Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Max. Unit
V
Supply voltage With respect to ground –0.5 7.0 V
CC
Input current –10.0 10.0 mA
I
I
Output current –20.0 20.0 mA
I
o
Table 2–5. ByteBlasterMV Cable Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Max. Unit
V
Supply voltage, 5.0-V operation 4.5 5.5 V
CC
Supply voltage, 3.3-V operation 3.0 3.6 V
Supply voltage, 2.5-V operation 2.375 2.625 V
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Table 2–6. ByteBlasterMV Cable DC Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Max. Unit
V
IH
V
IL
V
OH
V
OL
I
CC
High-level input voltage VCC = 5.5 V 2.32 V
= 3.6 V 1.53 V
V
CC
= 2.625 V 1.11 V
V
CC
V
= 1.89 V 0.80 V
CC
Low-level input voltage VCC = 4.5 V 1.36 V
= 3.0 V 0.89 V
V
CC
= 2.375 V 0.71 V
V
CC
= 1.71 V 0.51 V
V
CC
5.0-V high-level output voltage VCC = 4.5 V, IOH=8mA 4.4 V
3.3-V high-level output voltage V
2.5-V high-level output voltage V
1.8-V high-level output voltage V
= 3.0 V, IOH=4mA 2.9 V
CC
= 2.375 V, IOH= 2 mA 2.275 V
CC
= 1.71 V, IOH= 2 mA 1.61 V
CC
5.0-V low-level output voltage VCC = 5.5 V, IOL= 8 mA 0.125 V
3.3-V low-level output voltage V
2.5-V low-level output voltage TTL load. V
= 3.6 V, IOL= 4 mA 0.125 V
CC
I
OL
=2mA
= 2.625 V,
CC
0.125
Operating current (no load) 50 mA
Software
Instructions
The Altera Quartus II design software package provides the programmer
function required to configure or program devices using the ByteBlasterMV
download cable.
To configure or program one or more devices with the ByteBlasterMV cable and
the Quartus II Programmer, perform the following steps.
f
For a detailed explanation of the programming process, see the Programming
module of the Quartus II tutorial. See also the “Overview: Working with Chain
Description Files” and “Overview: Converting Programming Files” topics in
Quartus II Help.
1. Compile a project. The Quartus II Compiler generates a programming file,
such as a SOF, a POF, a Jam File (.jam), or a Jam Byte Code File (.jbc),
depending on the target device.
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ByteBlasterMV Download Cable Data Sheet
2. Attach the ByteBlasterMV cable to a parallel port on the PC running the
Quartus II software and insert the 10-pin female plug into the prototype
system containing the target device. The board must supply power to the
ByteBlasterMV cable.
f A driver must be installed before using the ByteBlasterMV cable with many
common operating systems. See “Installation on a Windows PC” on page 1–1
for more information.
3. Open the Quartus II programmer by selecting Programmer
(Tools menu). Choose Setup in the Programming Hardware section.
Specify the ByteBlasterMV cable and the appropriate LPT port.
f For more information on changing the hardware setup, see “Installation on a
Windows PC” on page 1–1, “Installation on a Linux Workstation” on page 1–7,
or “Changing the Hardware Setup” in the Quartus II Help.
4. Select either AS (active serial), PS (passive serial), In-Socket
Programming, or JTAG programming mode, and then add the files and/or
devices you want to program or configure using the add file or add device
buttons to create a chain description file (.cdf).
5. Click Start in the Quartus II Programmer to program or configure the
device(s). The ByteBlasterMV cable downloads the data from the .pof
and/or .sof file(s) into the device(s).
Conclusion
Downloading configuration and programming data directly to the device via the
ByteBlasterMV cable allows you to verify multiple design iterations in quick
succession, thereby speeding the design cycle.
References
For more information on configuration and in-system programmability (ISP), see
the following sources:
■ The Altera Configuration Handbook
■ AN 95: In-System Programmability in MAX Devices
■ Search for the following terms in Quartus II Help:
● ByteBlasterMV
● Programming a Single Device or Multiple Devices in JTAG or Passive
Serial Chains with the MasterBlaster or ByteBlasterMV
● Configuration Scheme Description
● Programmer Introduction
● Programming
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References
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