Quartus Prime Design Suite Release 16.1 README.TXT ================================================== Note: Quartus Prime is the new name for Quartus II, and includes Quartus Prime Standard and Quartus Prime Pro editions. The name change took effect with the launch of the Quartus Prime version 16.0. This readme.txt file accompanies the Pro, Standard, and Lite editions of the Quartus Prime Design Suite version 16.1. Although we have made every effort to ensure that this version of the Intel(R) FPGA software operates correctly, you can encounter problems that we have not discovered. If you have a question or problem that is not answered by the information provided in this readme.txt file, please go to www.altera.com and click Support, or submit a service request at mysupport.altera.com. This readme.txt file contains the following information: * Quartus Prime Design Suite Contents--lists the set of Intel FPGA design tools. * Technical Documentation--directs you where to find documentation for Intel FPGA design tools. * System Requirements--lists the system requirements. Quartus Prime Design Suite Contents =================================== * Quartus Prime Design Software (which includes the MegaCore(tm) IP Library and Nios(tm) II Embedded Design Suite) * ModelSim-Intel FPGA Edition Simulation Tool * ModelSim-Intel FPGA Starter Edition Simulation Tool * SoC Embedded Design Suite * DSP Builder * Intel FPGA SDK for OpenCL You can download the Quartus Prime software, as well as tools such as the JNEye Link Analysis Tool or Stand-Alone Programmer, from the Download Center on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/downloads/download-center.html Technical Documentation ======================= * Quartus Prime Software and Device Support Release Notes version 16.1 Provides information about new features and enhancements, known issues, workarounds, device support information, memory requirements for design processing, and timing and power model status. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_qts_dev_support.pdf * Intel FPGA SDK for OpenCL Release Notes version 16.1 Provides information about new features and enhancements, errata, and workarounds. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_aocl.pdf * SoC Embedded Design Suite Release Notes Provides information about new features and enhancements and bug fixes. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_soc_eds.pdf * SoC HPS Release Notes and Device Errata Provides information about new features and enhancements, errata, and workarounds. These documents are available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_a10hps.pdf https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/av_hps_rn.pdf https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/cv_hps_rn.pdf * Nios II Embedded Design Suite Release Notes Provides information about new features and enhancements, errata, and workarounds. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_nios2eds.pdf * Intel FPGA IP Release Notes Provides information about new features and enhancements, errata, and workarounds. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_ip.pdf * DSP Builder Release Notes Provides information about new features and enhancements, errata, and workarounds. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_dsp_builder.pdf * Intel FPGA Software Installation and Licensing Manual 16.1 Provides information about installing and licensing your Intel FPGA design software. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/manual/quartus_install.pdf * Intel FPGA Quartus Prime Software Download and Installation Quick Start Guide Provides directions on how to download and install both Windows and Linux versions of the ACDS software. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: http://dl.altera.com/static/quick_start_guide/quick_start_guide_16.1_en.pdf * Introduction to the Quartus Prime Software Provides an introduction to using the Quartus Prime software. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/manual/quartus2_introduction.pdf * Quartus Prime Handbook Provides detailed information about all aspects of the Quartus Prime software. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/hb/qts/quartusii_handbook.pdf * AN 320: OpenCore Plus Evaluation of Megafunctions https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/an/an320.pdf * AN 343: OpenCore Evaluation of AMPP Megafunctions https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/an/an343.pdf System Requirements =================== Operating system support ------------------------ * Windows 7 SP1(64 bit) * Windows 8.1 (64 bit)* * Windows 10 (64 bit)** * Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64 bit)*** * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.10 (64 bit)**** * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 (64 bit) * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 (64 bit)***** * Windows 8.1 does not support SoC EDS ** Windows 10 does not support NIOS II EDS *** Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 does not support the Intel FPGA SDK for OpenCL **** Red Hat Linux 5.10 does not support Quartus Prime Pro or Intel FPGA SDK for OpenCL ***** Red Hat Linux 7.2 does not support NIOS II EDS or SoC EDS Note: ModelSim-Intel FPGA Edition is supported but requires 32-bit libraries under all operating systems. Support information including an updated list of limitations for all editions of the Quartus Prime software can be found on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/support/support-resources/download/os-support.html DSP Builder Supports MathWorks releases R2015a, R2014b. FLEXlm For more information on the FLEXlm license server software, refer to the Intel FPGA Software Installation and Licensing manual: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/manual/quartus_install.pdf KDE or GNOME Display Manager * Version included with your Linux operating system installation. Useful Links ============ * You can create a MyAltera account where you can file a service request, register for a class, download software, and more on the Intel FPGA website. https://www.altera.com/getmylicense * You can view video demonstrations for Quartus Prime and Nios II software on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/support/training/demonstrations/dem-index.html * You can download reference designs that show efficient solutions for common system design problems from Intel and our partners on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/products/reference-designs/all-reference-designs.html * You can compare the features of the Pro, Standard and Lite Editions of the Quartus Prime Software on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/po/ss-quartus-comparison.pdf