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Chapter 1. Installing the EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Static and Dynamic IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Cable Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Using the Network with Default Factory Settings if Your Network does not Support DHCP . . 1–6

Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct Connection to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

Removing the EthernetBlaster II Hardware from the Quartus II Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12

Chapter 2. EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Administration

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Managing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Changing the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

JTAG Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Changing the JTAG Clock Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Resetting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Chapter 3. EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Specifications

EthernetBlaster II Hardware Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Voltage Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

EthernetBlaster II Ethernet Jack Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

EthernetBlaster Plug Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Circuit Board Header Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Additional Information

Document Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info–1

How to Contact Altera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info–1

Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info–1

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Introduction

1. Installing the EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable

Use the EthernetBlaster II communications cable to connect to a standard Ethernet network port with an RJ-45 connector to communicate with client systems. Using this Ethernet network, multiple users can access Altera productivity to prototyping and debugging. Because design changes are downloaded directly to the device, prototyping is easy and you can accomplish multiple design iterations in quick succession.

The EthernetBlaster II cable communicates with client systems using the TCP/IP protocol and supports both static and dynamic IP addressing. You can plug the EthernetBlaster II communications cable into an existing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet network to communicate with clients remotely or interface directly using a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable.

devices, bringing a new level of

Supported Devices

You can use the EthernetBlaster II communications cable to download configuration data to the following Altera devices:

■ Stratix

■ Arria

■ Cyclone

■ MAX

series FPGAs

series CPLDs

You can perform in-system programming of serial configuration devices, including EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, and EPCS128 devices. In addition, the EthernetBlaster II communications cable supports target systems using

3.3-V LVTTL/LVCMOS and single-ended I/O standards from 3.3 V down to 1.2 V.

Power Requirements

The EthernetBlaster II communications cable requires between 1.2 V and 3.3 V from the target circuit board, and 12.0 volts direct current (VDC) (0.875 A) input power for the EthernetBlaster II V

The EthernetBlaster II the device being programmed. The pull-up resistors on the target circuit board for the configuration and programming signals must be connected to the same power supply as the EthernetBlaster II V

CCSUPPLY

CC(TARGET)

(a 12.0 VDC wall transformer is supplied).

pin must be connected to the appropriate voltage for

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TARGET

STATUS

ETHERNET

DC12V

Status LED

Target Port View

Ethernet Port View

Base View

Ethernet Port 10-Pin Target Port

DC12V Jack

Machine Reset

Ethernet Blaster

00:07:ED:05:XX:XX

Host Name: acebXXXX

MAC Address

Host Name

EthernetBlaster II

00:07:ED:05:XX:XX

Host Name: acebXXXX

Introduction

Software Requirements

f The EthernetBlaster II communications cable supports Windows and Linux Red Hat

operating systems. You can obtain the specific operating system from the Quartus Readme.txt file or

http://www.altera.com/support/software/os_support/oss-index.html.

The EthernetBlaster II programming cable has been tested using Altera Corporation Design Suite (ACDS) tools 10.0 sp1 and later. The EthernetBlaster II communications cable also supports the following tools:

■ Quartus II Programmer (for programming and configuration), which you can run

within the Quartus II software or as a stand-alone version

■ Quartus II SignalTap

II Logic Analyzer (for logic analysis), which you can run

within the Quartus II software or as a stand-alone version

■ Nios

■ Nios II IDE Flash Programmer (for programming Flash devices)

II IDE (for software downloading and debugging)

Connections

The EthernetBlaster II communications cable houses an Ethernet port on one side and a 10-pin female target port on the opposite side. The Ethernet port side contains an Ethernet port, a reset button, and a DC12 V jack. The target port side includes the 10-pin female target port and LED status light. The base of the cable includes the MAC address and host name. Figure 1–1 shows the side and base views of the hardware.

Figure 1–1. EthernetBlaster II Communcations Cable Ethernet Port, Target Port, and Base Views

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Cable Setup

The status LED on the target port side of the cable displays the operating status of the EthernetBlaster II communications cable. Tab le 1– 1 lists each LED status mode.

Table 1–1. Status LED Modes

Status LED Status Description

Yellow, blinking Power on, reset

Green, blinking Cable initialization

Green, steady Cable ready, DHCP

Blue, blinking Downloading data to the target PCB

Purple, blinking Updating EthernetBlaster II firmware

Static and Dynamic IP Addressing

The EthernetBlaster II communications cable supports both static IP and dynamic IP addressing, the latter by means of the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP). By default, the EthernetBlaster II cable is configured at the factory to use dynamic IP addressing. After power up, the cable attempts to obtain an IP address from your network DHCP server. The status LED is green and blinking while the network address is being obtained and the cable is initializing. This process may take up to two minutes.

1 Refer to your operating system manual or contact your network administrator to

Cable Setup

After an IP address is obtained and the cable is ready to use, the status LED emits a steady green light. If the attempt to obtain an IP address is unsuccessful (the DHCP server may be down or absent), the cable switches to static IP addressing. The default IP address is configured to 192.168.0.50. If you use static IP addressing, you must configure your computer to an IP address in the same subnet as the cable to communicate with it. The default setting requires your address to be in the 192.168.0.X network domain.

verify that your network supports DHCP services and for instruction on how to change your IP address.

To maintain your computer’s IP address and change the EthernetBlaster II communications cable’s default IP address, refer to “Configuring the

EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 1–9.

The EthernetBlaster II communications cable includes a self-hosted administrative web page, allowing you to configure various aspects of cable operation. The following section describes how to access this web page based on your mode of connection.

This section describes how to install and set up the EthernetBlaster II communications cable for device configuration or programming using the following setups:

■ “Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote Connections” on

page 1–4

■ “Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct Connection to a Computer” on

page 1–7

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■ “Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on

page 1–9

■ “Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing” on

page 1–10

■ “Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on

page 1–11

■ “Removing the EthernetBlaster II Hardware from the Quartus II Software” on

page 1–12

1 For plug and header dimensions, pin names, and operating conditions, refer to

“EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Specifications” on page 3–1.

Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote Connections

Use the following steps to connect remotely to the EthernetBlaster II communications cable:

1 These steps assume no changes have been made to the default factory settings.

1. Power off the target circuit board.

2. Plug one end of a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable into the Ethernet jack on the EthernetBlaster II communications cable and the other end into a network port of a switch, router, or hub (Figure 1–2).

Figure 1–2. Remote Connection Using the Network

EthernetBlaster Communications Cable,

Ethernet Port Side View

Ethernet Jack

CAT 5 UTP Standard Cable

Standard Cable

ETHERNET

CAT 5 UTP

DC12V

Ethernet Connector

EIA/TIA 568B

ETHERNET

1 .

. .

Switch, Router, or Hub

Ethernet Jack

Pin EIA/TIA 568B Wire Color

White with Orange Stripe

Orange with White Stripe

White with Green Stripe

Blue with White Stripe

White with Blue Stripe

Green with White Stripe

White with Brown Stripe

Brown with White Stripe

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10-pin Female Connector (connects to the target printed circuit board 10-pin male header)

Pin 1 of the Flexible PCB Shielded-Cable Facing this Side

EthernetBlaster

DC12V

ETHERNET

BBB

aaaaa

sssss

ttttttttttttt

eee

eeeeeee

rrrrrrrrr

rrr

BBB

lll

Cable Setup

3. Connect the 10-pin female plug of the flexible, PCB-shielded cable labeled “BLASTER SIDE” to the 10-pin female target port on the Ethernet communications cable and the 10-pin female plug of the cable labeled “TARGET SIDE” to the 10-pin male header on the target circuit board (Figure 1–3).

Figure 1–3. Connecting the EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable to the Target Circuit Board

4. Plug the supplied 12.0-VDC wall transformer into a power outlet and then into the EthernetBlaster II communications cable.

1 Always connect the network patch cable as instructed in Step 2 before

connecting the power cord. This allows the EthernetBlaster II communications cable to obtain a DHCP address (if your network is configured to do so). Wait until the status LED emits a steady green light before completing the next steps.

5. Reconnect the power cable to the target circuit board to reapply power.

6. If your network supports DHCP, see Step 7 for configuration instructions. If your network does not support DHCP, see Step 1 (“Using the Network with Default

Factory Settings if Your Network does not Support DHCP” on page 1–6) for

configuration instructions.

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EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Bottom View

Ethernet Blaster

Use the hostname as the address to access the EthernetBlaster communications cable configuration administrative web page.

The last 4 digits of the MAC address are the same as the last 4 digits of the host name.

E thernetBl aster II

00:07:ED:05:XX:XX

Host Name: acebXXXX

Cable Setup

7. If your network supports DHCP, you can access the EthernetBlaster II Configuration administrative web page using a web browser with the hostname

as the address. The hostname is located on the label on the base of the EthernetBlaster II communications cable (Figure 1–4).

Figure 1–4. MAC Address and Host Name

Browse to http://<host name> and specify the host name from the label on the base of your EthernetBlaster II communications cable. The EthernetBlaster II login window opens.

1 The last four digits of the MAC address match the last four digits of the host

If you know the IP address obtained by the EthernetBlaster II communications cable, you can access the administrative web page by entering this address in your browser.

1 Refer to Step 2 for system configuration details.

Using the Network with Default Factory Settings if Your Network does not Support DHCP

1. If your network does not support DHCP, you must configure your computer to an address in the 192.168.0.X network domain and then browse to http://192.168.0.50. Refer to Step 2 for system configuration details.

1 Refer to your operating system manual or contact your network

name on the label on the base of your EthernetBlaster II cable.

administrator for instructions about how to change your IP address.

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1 To maintain your computer’s IP address and change the EthernetBlaster II

communications cable default IP address, see “Configuring the

EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 1–9.

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2. In the EthernetBlaster II login window, enter

admin

as the login and

password

the default password. The EthernetBlaster II Status page opens, displaying the status of your EthernetBlaster II communications cable, including the current IP address (Figure 1–5).

Figure 1–5. EthernetBlaster II Configuration Administrative Page

1 To manage your password after the initial login, refer to “Managing

Passwords” on page 2–1.

3. Proceed to “Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II

Software” on page 1–11 to set up your hardware in the Quartus II software.

Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct Connection to a Computer

You can connect the EthernetBlaster II communications cable directly to the network port of a computer. This setup does not allow remote users to access the EthernetBlaster II communications cable.

To connect the EthernetBlaster II communications cable directly to your system, use the following steps:

1 These steps assume no changes have been made to the default factory settings.

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Computer

ETHERNET

DC12V

EthernetBlaster Communications Cable,

Ethernet Port Side View

EIA/TIA 568B Connector

CAT 5 UTP

Standard Cable

Ethernet Jack

EIA/TIA 568B Connector

Ethernet Jack

Cable Setup

1. Disconnect the power cable from the target circuit board.

2. Plug one end of a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable into the Ethernet jack on the EthernetBlaster II communications cable and the other end into your computer (Figure 1–6).

Figure 1–6. Direct Connection to a Computer Using a Standard Cable

4. Plug the supplied 12.0-VDC wall transformer into a power outlet and then into the EthernetBlaster II communications cable.

5. Reconnect the power cable to the target circuit board to reapply power.

6. To access the EthernetBlaster II Status web page, configure your computer to an address in the 192.168.0.X network domain and then browse to http://192.168.0.50. The EthernetBlaster II login window opens.

1 Refer to your operating system manual or contact your network

administrator for instruction about how to change your IP address.

To maintain your computer’s IP address and change the EthernetBlaster II communications cable default IP address, refer to the “Configuring the

EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” section.

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7. In the EthernetBlaster II login window, enter

admin

as the login and

password

the default password. The EthernetBlaster II Status page opens displaying the status of your EthernetBlaster II communications cable including the current IP address (Figure 1–5 on page 1–7).

1 To manage your password after initial login, refer to “Managing

Passwords” on page 2–1.

8. To set up the EthernetBlaster II communications cable in the Quartus II software, refer to “Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software”

on page 1–11.

Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing

By default, the EthernetBlaster II communications cable is factory configured to use dynamic IP addressing.

1 Depending on your connection mode, this section assumes that you have completed

the steps in “Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote

Connections” on page 1–4, or “Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct Connection to a Computer” on page 1–7.

To configure your cable to use static IP addressing and complete your remote connection, use the following steps:

1. Open the EthernetBlaster II Status page.

2. Click the Change Settings tab and select Static IP from the Connection Type menu. Enter the desired IP address and other appropriate data in the settings fields (Figure 1–7).

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1 Contact your network administrator if you do not know the settings to

complete the Change Settings page.

Figure 1–7. EthernetBlaster II Change Settings Page

3. Click Apply. The EthernetBlaster II communications cable automatically restarts. When the status LED returns to a steady green state, the EthernetBlaster II communications cable has successfully restarted and can now be added to the Quartus II software. For more information, refer to “Setting Up the

EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–11.

Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing

To configure the EthernetBlaster II communications cable to use dynamic IP addressing, use the following steps:

1 Depending on your connection mode, this section assumes that you have completed

the steps in “Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote

Connections” on page 1–4 or “Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct Connection to a Computer” on page 1–7.

1. Open the EthernetBlaster II Status page.

2. Click the Change Settings tab and select DHCP from the Connection Type menu (Figure 1–7 on page 1–10).

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1 Contact your network administrator if you do not know the settings to

complete the Change Settings page.

EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” section.

Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software

To set up the EthernetBlaster II communications cable in the Quartus II software, use the following steps:

1. Start the Quartus II software.

2. From the Tools menu, choose Programmer.

3. Click Hardware Setup. The Hardware Settings tab of the Hardware Setup dialog box displays.

4. Click Add Hardware. The Add Hardware dialog box is displayed. Select EthernetBlaster and click Auto Detect.

1 The server name list is automatically populated with the EthernetBlaster II

communications cable detected on your subnet if you select Auto Detect. However, if the cable is not on your subnet, you must manually type the name or IP address of the EthernetBlaster II cable in the Server Name field of the Add Hardware dialog box. If you are using a direct connection to your computer, type

192.168.0.50

in the Server Name field.

5. Type the server password in the Server password field (“password” is the factory default), and click OK. EthernetBlaster II is now visible in the Available hardware items list of the Hardware Setup dialog box (Figure 1–8).

Figure 1–8. Hardware Setup Dialog Box

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6. Click Close to close the Hardware Setup dialog box.

7. In the Mode list, select the desired mode (Programmer window). Table 1–2 lists each mode.

1 The EthernetBlaster II communications cable supports Joint Test Action

Group (JTAG), passive serial programming (PS), and active serial programming (AS).

Table 1–2. Programming Modes

Mode Mode Description

JTAG

In-Socket Programming Not supported by the EthernetBlaster II cable.

PS Programming

AS Programming

Programs or configures all Altera devices supported by the Quartus II software, excluding FLEX 6000 devices.

Configures all Altera devices supported by the Quartus II software, excluding the following devices: MAX II, MAX 3000, and MAX 7000, advanced configuration devices, and serial configuration devices.

Programs a single EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, or EPCS128 serial configuration device.

Removing the EthernetBlaster II Hardware from the Quartus II Software

Changes to the EthernetBlaster II communications cable setup, including password change and IP addressing mode change, require removing the cable from the Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup on client systems, followed by adding the cable back into the Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup.

To remove the EthernetBlaster II communications cable from the Quartus II Programmer hardware setup, use the following steps:

1. Start the Quartus II software.

2. From the Tools menu, choose Programmer.

3. Click Hardware Setup. The Hardware Settings tab of the Hardware Setup dialog box displays.

4. Click JTAG Settings. The JTAG Settings dialog box displays. Select the corresponding hostname or IP address of the EthernetBlaster II hardware to remove. Click Remove Server.

1 For instructions to add the EthernetBlaster II communications cable back

into the Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup, refer to “Setting Up the

EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–11.

f For more information about programming devices and creating secondary

programming files, refer to the Programming & Configuration chapter of the

Introduction to Quartus II Manual.

For more information, refer to the Programming module of the Quartus II online tutorial. Also, refer to the following topics in the Quartus II online Help:

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■ Programming & Configuring Devices

■ Setting Up Programming Hardware

■ About Programming: Chain Description Files (.cdf)

■ Optional Programming Files

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Introduction

This chapter describes how to administer your EthernetBlaster II communications cable. This chapters includes the following information:

■ Managing Passwords

■ Changing the Administrative Password

■ Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password

■ Resetting the Hardware

■ Upgrading the Firmware

Managing Passwords

Networking allows multiple users in both remote and local locations to use the EthernetBlaster II communications cable, increasing the productivity in prototyping and debugging. However, because of this flexibility, it is necessary to limit and control user access of the provided password service in the EthernetBlaster II communications cable setup.

2. EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Administration

The EthernetBlaster II communications cable contains two types of passwords—an administrative password and a Quartus

■ The administrative password is the master password used to enter the

EthernetBlaster II administrative web page. If you know the administrative password, you have full control of settings and the ability to modify both the administrative password and the Quartus II remote connection password.

■ The Quartus II remote connection password allows clients to add the

EthernetBlaster II hardware to their Quartus II Programmer hardware setup. This password is used to control who has access to the EthernetBlaster II communications cable. However, they do not have access to the EthernetBlaster II administrative web page and cannot modify the settings or change passwords.

1 When you change the Quartus II remote connection password, client systems using

the EthernetBlaster II communications cable must remove the hardware from their Quartus II Programmer hardware setup. For more information, refer to “Removing

the EthernetBlaster II Hardware from the Quartus II Software” on page 1–12. The

hardware then must be added back into the Quartus II software. For more information, refer to “Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II

Software” on page 1–11.

II remote connection password.

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Changing the Administrative Password

To change the administrative password, use the following steps:

1. In your browser, open and log into the EthernetBlaster II administrative web page.

1 For instructions about accessing the administrative web page using your specific

connection, refer to “Cable Setup” on page 1–3.

2. Click the Change Admin Password tab (Figure 2–1).

Figure 2–1. Change Admin Password Page

3. Enter the new administrative password in the New Password field and again in the Confirm New Password field. Click Apply.

The new password takes effect immediately when logging back into the administrative web page.

1 The EthernetBlaster II communications cable does not restart when you reset the

administrative password.

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JTAG Clock Settings

Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password

To change the Quartus II remote connection password, use the following steps:

1. Open and log into the EthernetBlaster II administrative web page in your browser.

1 For instructions about accessing the administrative web page using your specific

connection, refer to “Cable Setup” on page 1–3.

2. Click the Change EthernetBlaster II Settings tab (Figure 2–2).

Figure 2–2. Change the Quartus II Remote Connection Password Page

3. Enter the new Quartus II remote connection password in the New Password field and again in the Confirm New Password field. Click Apply.

The EthernetBlaster II communications cable restarts. When the status LED emits a steady green light, the EthernetBlaster II has successfully reset and the new password is effective.

JTAG Clock Settings

The EthernetBlaster II communication cable has been designed to allow you to set the Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) clock (tCK) to something other than the default frequency of 8 MHz. Increasing this clock frequency results in faster configuration time in some modes, such as JTAG mode. However, Altera recommends keeping the JTAG clock at the default frequency.

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JTAG Clock Settings

w Use caution when changing the JTAG clock setting from the default setting—even if a

device supports a higher frequency, your board design also affects the maximum operating frequency of your cable.

Changing the JTAG Clock Frequency

To change the JTAG clock frequency, use the following steps:

1. In your browser, open and log into the EthernetBlaster II administrative web page.

2. Click the JTAG Clock Setting tab (Figure 2–3).

a. The value shown in the Select Clock Frequency option is the JTAG clock

frequency that the cable is currently set to.

3. To change the frequency, select a value from the drop down menu, then click Apply.

4. To return to the default value of 8MHz, either click Default or select 8MHz from the drop down menu and then click Apply.

Figure 2–3. JTAG Clock Setting Page

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Resetting the Hardware

The EthernetBlaster II communications cable reset button is located on the Ethernet port side of the hardware (Figure 2–4).

Figure 2–4. Machine Reset Button

ETHERNET

Machine Reset Paper cli

DC12V

Use a small pointed object such as a paper clip to press the machine reset button to restart and reset all values to the default factory settings. Tab le 2 –1 lists the factory default settings.

Table 2–1. Default Factory Settings (Note 1)

Default Factory Settings Value

Connection Type DHCP

Host name acebXXXX

Domain name Clear

Timeserver Name/IP Clear

IP Address 192.168.0.50

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Default Router 192.168.0.1

DNS Server 1 0.0.0.0

DNS Server 2 0.0.0.0

Administrative Password password

Quartus II Remote Connection Password password

Note to Tab le 2–1:

(1) The host name and MAC address are located on the label on the base of your cable. The last four digits of the MAC

address represent the “XXXX” in the host name.

1 When you reset the EthernetBlaster II, the existing client systems using passwords

other than the factory default must remove the EthernetBlaster II hardware from their Quartus II Programmer Hardware Setup. For instructions about removing the EthernetBlaster II hardware, refer to “Removing the EthernetBlaster II Hardware from

the Quartus II Software” on page 1–12. The hardware then must be added back into

the Quartus II software. For more information, refer to “Setting Up the

EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–11.

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Upgrading the Firmware

The EthernetBlaster II communications cable has been designed to enable remote firmware upgrade when a new version of the firmware is available from Altera. New firmware may contain enhanced features, better performance, or bug fixes.

c Do not turn off the EthernetBlaster II communications cable power when performing

the firmware upgrade or severe damage will occur.

Firmware upgrades are included in Quartus II releases. Firmware upgrades and GPL source code updates are also available on the Altera website. For more information, go to http://www.altera.com/support/software/drivers/dri-index.html.

To upgrade the EthernetBlaster II communications firmware, use the following steps:

1. Open and log into the EthernetBlaster II Configuration administrative web page in your browser.

1 For instructions on accessing the administrative web page using your specific

connection, refer to “Cable Setup” on page 1–3.

2. Click the Upgrade Firmware tab (Figure 2–5).

Figure 2–5. Upgrade Firmware Page

3. Click Browse. Locate and select the .tar.gz firmware file on your system. Click Apply.

The EthernetBlaster II communications cable restarts automatically after the firmware has been successfully upgraded. When the status LED returns to a steady green state, the EthernetBlaster II communications cable has restarted successfully.

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3. EthernetBlaster II Communications

This chapter provides comprehensive information about the EthernetBlaster II communications cable, including the following:

■ “EthernetBlaster II Hardware Connections”

■ “Operating Conditions” on page 3–4

EthernetBlaster II Hardware Connections

The EthernetBlaster II cable connects to an Ethernet cable with an RJ45 jack to a 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet hub/switch (using a straight 8-wire data cable) or a 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port of a PC (using a straight 8-wire or a crossover data cable). Depending on your connection (remote or direct), data is downloaded through the EthernetBlaster II communications cable to the circuit board using the connections described in this section.

Cable Specifications

Voltage Requirements

You must connect the EthernetBlaster II device being programmed. Connect pull-up resistors to the same power supply as the EthernetBlaster II V requirements.

Table 3–1. EthernetBlaster II V

Device Family EthernetBlaster II V

MAX

MAX 7000AE and MAX 3000A devices 3.3 V

MAX 7000B device 2.5 V

Cyclone

Cyclone IV devices V

Cyclone III devices As specified by V

Stratix® V, Stratix IV, Stratix III, Stratix II devices V

Arria® V, Arria II GX, and Arria GX devices V

Cyclone II, Cyclone devices As specified by V

EPC2 devices 3.3 V

EPC4, EPC8, and EPC16 devices 3.3 V

EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, and EPCS128 devices 3.3 V

Stratix devices As specified by V

CC(TARGET)

CC(TARGET).

Pin Voltage Requirements

CC(TRGT)

II devices As specified by V

V devices V

Tab le 3 –1 lists the EthernetBlaster II VCC voltage

pin to a specific voltage for the

Voltage Required

of Bank 1

CCIO

CCPD

CCA

or V

CCA

CCIO

CCPD

CCIO

CCSEL

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EthernetBlaster II Hardware Connections

EthernetBlaster II Ethernet Jack Connection

The Ethernet cable Ethernet jack connects to the EthernetBlaster II communications cable Ethernet port. Figure 3–1 shows the Ethernet jack pin number designations.

Figure 3–1. Ethernet Jack Pin Number Designations

Pin Signal

TxData +

TxData RecvData +

RecvData

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

EthernetBlaster Plug Connection

The 10-pin female plug connects to a 10-pin male header on the circuit board containing the target device (Figure 3–2).

Figure 3–2. EthernetBlaster 10-Pin Female Target-Side Plug Dimensions

0.425 T yp .

0.250 T yp .

Dimensions are shown in inches. Spacing between pin centers is 0.1 inches.

1098765432

0.100 Sq.

0.700 T yp .

0.025 Sq.

Tab le 3 –2 lists the 10-pin female plug pin names and the corresponding programming

mode.

Table 3–2. EthernetBlaster Female Plug Signal Names and Programming Modes (Part 1 of 2)

AS Mode PS Mode JTAG Mode

Signal Name Description Signal Name Description Signal Name Description

DCLK

GND

CONF_DONE

VCC(TARGET)

nCONFIG

Clock signal

Signal ground

Configuration

done

Target power

supply

Configuration

control

DCLK

GND

CONF_DONE

VCC(TARGET)

nCONFIG

Clock signal

Signal ground

Configuration

done

Target power

supply

Configuration

control

VCC(TARGET)

TCK GND

TDO

TMS

Clock signal

Signal ground

Data from

device

Target power

supply

JTAG state

machine control

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0.025 Sq

0.235

0.100

Dimensions are shown in inches.

Top View Side View

EthernetBlaster II Hardware Connections

Table 3–2. EthernetBlaster Female Plug Signal Names and Programming Modes (Part 2 of 2)

AS Mode PS Mode JTAG Mode

Signal Name Description Signal Name Description Signal Name Description

nCE

DATAOUT

Cyclone chip

enable

Active serial data

out

— No connect — No connect

nSTATUS

Configuration

status

— No connect

Serial

nCS

configuration

— No connect — No connect

device chip select

Active serial data

Signal ground

DATA0

GND

Data to device

Signal ground

CC(TARGET)

TDI

GND

and ground to the EthernetBlaster II cable

ASDI

GND

1 The circuit board must supply V

for the I/O drivers.

Circuit Board Header Connection

The circuit board’s 10-pin male header, which connects to the EthernetBlaster II cable’s 10-pin female plug, has two rows of five pins. These pins are connected to the device’s programming or configuration pins. Figure 3–3 shows the dimensions of a typical 10-pin male header.

Data to device

Signal ground

1 Although you can use a 10-pin surface mount header for the Joint Test Action Group

(JTAG), active serial (AS), or passive serial (PS) download cable, Altera recommends using a through-hole connector because of the repeated insertion and removal force needed.

Figure 3–3. 10-Pin Male Header Dimensions

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Operating Conditions

Tab le 3 –3 through Tab le 3 –5 list the maximum ratings, recommended operating

conditions, and DC operating conditions for the EthernetBlaster II communication cable.

Tab le 3 –3 lists the EthernetBlaster II cable absolute maximum ratings.

Table 3–3. EthernetBlaster II Cable Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit

CC(TARGET)

CC(SYS)

Table 3–4. EthernetBlaster II Cable Recommended Operating Conditions

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit

CC(TARGET)

Target supply voltage With respect to ground –0.3 5.5 V

System supply voltage With respect to ground — 36.0 V

Input current

Output current

TDO

dataout

TCK, TMS, TDI, nCS, nCE

–10.0 10.0 mA

Tab le 3 –4 lists the EthernetBlaster II Cable recommended operating conditions.

Target supply voltage, 3.3-V operation — 3.0 3.6 V

Target supply voltage, 2.5-V operation — 2.375 2.625 V

Target supply voltage, 1.8-V operation — 1.71 1.89 V

Target supply voltage, 1.5-V operation — 1.43 1.57 V

Target supply voltage, 1.2-V operation — 1.1 1.26 V

Tab le 3 –5 lists the EthernetBlaster II Cable DC operating conditions.

Table 3–5. EthernetBlaster II Cable DC Operating Conditions (Part 1 of 2)

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit

High-level input voltage V

Low-level input voltage 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

CC(TARGET)

1.5-V high-level output voltage V

1.2-V high-level output voltage V

CC(TARGET)

= 2.375 V, IOH = 20 mA V

CC(TARGET)

= 3.3 V 2.0 — V

= 2.5 V 1.6 — V

= 1.8 V 0.65 * V

= 1.5 V 0.65 * V

= 1.2 V 0.9 * V

CC(TARGET)

= 3.3 V — 0.8 V

= 2.5 V — 0.7 V

= 1.8 V — 0.35 * V

= 1.5 V — 0.35 * V

= 1.2 V — 0.1 * V

= 3.0 V, IOH = 20 mA V

= 1.71 V, IOH = 20 mA V

= 1.43 V, IOH = 20 mA V

= 1.14 V, IOH = 20 mA V

CC(TARGET)

– 0.4 — V

—V

CC(TARGET)

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Table 3–5. EthernetBlaster II Cable DC Operating Conditions (Part 2 of 2)

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit

CC(SYS)

3.3-V low-level output voltage V

2.5-V low-level output voltage V

1.8-V low-level output voltage V

1.5-V low-level output voltage V

1.2-V low-level output voltage V

Operating current (No Load)

CC(TARGET)

Typical I

= 3.6 V, IOL = 1 mA — 0.4 V

= 2.625 V, IOL = 1 mA — 0.4 V

= 1.89 V, IOL = 1 mA — 0.4 V

= 1.57 V, IOL = 1 mA — 0.4 V

= 1.26 V, IOL = 2 mA — 0.4 V

= 350mA @

CC(SYS)

= 12 V

— 700 mA

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This chapter provides additional information about this user guide and Altera.

Document Revision History

The following table lists the revision history for this user guide.

Date Version Changes

January 2014 1.2

June 2013 1.1

August 2010 1.0 Initial release.

■ Updated Table 3–1.

■ Removed reference to 5.0 V in “Power Requirements” on page 1–1.

■ Included reference to .tar.gz file in “Upgrading the Firmware” on page 2–6.

■ Removed references to 5.0-V value in Table 3–4 and Table 3–5 on page 3–4.

■ Updated Min and Max values in Table 3–5 on page 3–4.

Additional Information

How to Contact Altera

To locate the most up-to-date information about Altera products, refer to the following table.

Contact (1) Contact Method Address

Technical support Website www.altera.com/support

Technical training

Product literature Website www.altera.com/literature

Non-technical support (General) Email nacomp@altera.com

(Software Licensing) Email authorization@altera.com

Note to Table:

(1) You can also contact your local Altera sales office or sales representative.

Typographic Conventions

The following table shows the typographic conventions this document uses.

Visual Cue Meaning

Bold Type with Initial Capital Letters

bold type

Indicate command names, dialog box titles, dialog box options, and other GUI labels. For example, Save As dialog box. For GUI elements, capitalization matches the GUI.

Indicates directory names, project names, disk drive names, file names, file name extensions, software utility names, and GUI labels. For example, \qdesigns directory, D: drive, and chiptrip.gdf file.

Website www.altera.com/training

Email custrain@altera.com

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Typographic Conventions

Visual Cue Meaning

Italic Type with Initial Capital Letters Indicate document titles. For example, Stratix IV Design Guidelines.

Indicates variables. For example, n + 1.

italic type

Variable names are enclosed in angle brackets (< >). For example, <file name> and <project name>.pof file.

Initial Capital Letters

“Subheading Title”

Indicate keyboard keys and menu names. For example, the Delete key and the Options menu.

Quotation marks indicate references to sections within a document and titles of Quartus II Help topics. For example, “Typographic Conventions.”

Indicates signal, port, register, bit, block, and primitive names. For example,

tdi

, and

input

. The suffix n denotes an active-low signal. For example,

data1

resetn

Indicates command line commands and anything that must be typed exactly as it

Courier type

appears. For example,

c:\qdesigns\tutorial\chiptrip.gdf

Also indicates sections of an actual file, such as a Report File, references to parts of files (for example, the AHDL keyword example,

TRI

SUBDESIGN

), and logic function names (for

r An angled arrow instructs you to press the Enter key.

1., 2., 3., and a., b., c., and so on

■ ■ ■ Bullets indicate a list of items when the sequence of the items is not important.

Numbered steps indicate a list of items when the sequence of the items is important, such as the steps listed in a procedure.

1 The hand points to information that requires special attention. h A question mark directs you to a software help system with related information. f The feet direct you to another document or website with related information.

A caution calls attention to a condition or possible situation that can damage or destroy the product or your work.

A warning calls attention to a condition or possible situation that can cause you injury.

The envelope links to the Email Subscription Management Center page of the Altera website, where you can sign up to receive update notifications for Altera documents.

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Altera EthernetBlaster II User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

1. Installing the EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable

Supported Devices

Power Requirements

Software Requirements

Connections

Cable Setup

Static and Dynamic IP Addressing

Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote Connections

Using the Network with Default Factory Settings if Your Network does not Support DHCP

Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct Connection to a Computer

Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing

Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing

Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software

Removing the EthernetBlaster II Hardware from the Quartus II Software

Introduction

Managing Passwords

2. EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Administration

Changing the Administrative Password

JTAG Clock Settings

Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password

Changing the JTAG Clock Frequency

Resetting the Hardware

Upgrading the Firmware

EthernetBlaster II Hardware Connections

Voltage Requirements

EthernetBlaster II Ethernet Jack Connection

EthernetBlaster Plug Connection

Circuit Board Header Connection

Operating Conditions

Document Revision History

Additional Information

How to Contact Altera

Typographic Conventions