Quartus Prime Design Suite Release 16.0 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 takes effect with the launch of the Quartus Prime version 15.1. This readme.txt file accompanies the Pro, Standard, and Lite editions of the Quartus Prime Design Suite version 16.0. Although we have made every effort to ensure that this version of the Altera(R) 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 Altera design tools. * Technical Documentation--directs you where to find documentation for Altera 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-Altera Edition Simulation Tool * ModelSim-Altera Starter Edition Simulation Tool * SoC Embedded Design Suite * DSP Builder * Altera 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 Altera Download Center on the Altera website: https://www.altera.com/downloads/download-center.html Technical Documentation ======================= * Quartus Prime Software and Device Support Release Notes version 16.0 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 Altera website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_qts_dev_support.pdf * Altera SDK for OpenCL Release Notes version 16.0 Provides information about new features and enhancements, errata, and workarounds. This document is available on the Altera 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 Altera 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 Altera 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 Altera website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_nios2eds.pdf * Altera IP Release Notes Provides information about new features and enhancements, errata, and workarounds. This document is available on the Altera 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 Altera website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_dsp_builder.pdf * Altera Software Installation and Licensing Manual 16.0 Provides information about installing and licensing your Altera design software. This document is available on the Altera website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/manual/quartus_install.pdf * Altera 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 Altera website: http://dl.altera.com/static/quick_start_guide/quick_start_guide_16.0_en.pdf * Introduction to the Quartus Prime Software Provides an introduction to using the Quartus Prime software. This document is available on the Altera 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 Altera website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/hb/qts/qts-qps-handbook.pdf https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/hb/qts/qts-qpp-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) * SoC EDS is not supported under Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 ** OpenCL is not supported under Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 *** Quartus Prime Pro and OpenCL are not supported under Red Hat Linux 5.10 Note: ModelSim-Altera is supported only under Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8, both using 32-bit libraries. Support information including an updated list of limitations for all editions of the Quartus Prime software can be found on the Altera website: https://www.altera.com/support/support-resources/download/os-support.html DSP Builder Supports MathWorks releases R2015a, R2014a, R2014b, R2013a, R2013b(*). (*) requires http://www.mathworks.com/support/bugreports/968648 patch FLEXlm For more information on the FLEXlm license server software, refer to the Altera 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 Altera website. http://www.altera.com/getmylicense * You can view video demonstrations for Quartus Prime and Nios II software on the Altera 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 Altera and our partners on the Altera 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 Altera website: https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/po/ss_quartussevswe.pdf