Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Design Suite Release 19.2 README.TXT ================================================== Note: Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime includes Quartus Prime Standard and Quartus Prime Pro editions. This readme.txt file accompanies the Pro, Standard, and Lite editions of the Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Design Suite version 19.2. 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 https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/programmable.html and click Support, or submit a service request at premiersupport.intel.com. This readme.txt file contains the following information: * Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Design Suite Contents--lists the set of Intel design tools. * Technical Documentation--directs you where to find documentation for Intel design tools. * System Requirements--lists the system requirements. Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Design Suite Contents =================================== * Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Design Software (which includes the Intel(R) FPGA IP Library and Intel(R) Nios(R) II Embedded Design Suite) * ModelSim (*)- Intel(R) FPGA Edition Simulation Tool * ModelSim (*)- Intel(R) FPGA Starter Edition Simulation Tool * Intel(R) FPGA SoC Embedded Development Suite (Pro and Standard Editions) * DSP Builder for Intel(R) FPGAs * Intel(R) FPGA SDK for OpenCL(TM) You can download the Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime software, as well as tools such as the Advanced Link Analyzer or Stand-Alone Programmer, from the Intel FPGA and Programmable Devices Download Center on the Intel website: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/downloads/download-center.html Technical Documentation ======================= * Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Software and Device Support Release Notes version 19.2 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: Pro Edition - https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn-qts-pro-dev-support.pdf Standard Edition - https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn-qts-std-dev-support.pdf * Intel FPGA SDK for OpenCL Release Notes version 19.2 Provides information about new features and enhancements, errata, and workarounds. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_aocl.pdf * Intel SoC Embedded Development Suite Release Notes Provides information about new features, enhancements, bug fixes and known issues for both Pro and Standard Editions. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_soc_eds.pdf * Intel SoC HPS Device Errata in the Knowledge Base You can find information, errata, and workarounds by searching the Intel FPGA Knowledge Base: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/support/support-resources/knowledge-base/kdb-filter.html * Intel Nios II Release Notes Provides information about new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and known issues for the Nios(R) II Embedded Design Suite (EDS), Nios(R) Processor IP, and Embedded Intellectual Property (IP). This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_nios2.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.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_ip.pdf * DSP Builder for Intel FPGAs Release Notes Provides information about new features and enhancements, errata, and workarounds. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/rn/rn_dsp_builder.pdf * Intel FPGA Software Installation and Licensing Manual 19.2 Provides information about installing and licensing your Intel FPGA design software. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/manual/quartus_install.pdf * Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Software Download and Installation Quick Start Guide Provides directions on how to download and install both Windows and Linux versions of the QPDS software. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://fpgasoftware.intel.com/static/quick_start_guide/quick_start_guide_19.2_en.pdf * Introduction to the Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Software Provides an introduction to using the Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime software. This document is available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/br/br-quartus-prime-software.pdf * Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime User Guides Provides detailed information about all aspects of the Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime software. These documents are available on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.altera.com/products/design-software/fpga-design/quartus-prime/support.html * AN 320: Intel FPGA IP Evaluation Mode https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/an/an320.pdf * AN 343: OpenCore Evaluation of AMPP Megafunctions https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/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) * Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 (64 bit) * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5 (64 bit) * SUSE LES 12.1 (SP1) * Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS (64 bit) * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS (64 bit) Notes: * The Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Software (Pro, Standard, & Lite), Stand-Alone Programmer (Pro & Standard), and DSP Builder (Pro & Standard) are supported under all listed operating systems. * The 32-bit Stand-Alone Programmer is only supported in Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition. * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 only supports KDE Desktop Manager. * Nios II EDS(Standard and Pro) are not supported under Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, SUSE, or Ubuntu. * OpenCL is supported only under Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, RedHat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7, and Ubuntu. * SoC Embedded Development Suites (Standard and Pro) are only supported under Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (which requires 32-bit library files). * ModelSim-Intel FPGA is supported only under Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.0, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, and 7. All require 32-bit library files. * Advanced Link Analyzer is supported only under Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. * HLS Compiler (Pro and Standard) are supported only under Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. Operating System Support information including an updated list of limitations for all editions of the Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime software can be found on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/support/support-resources/download/os-support.html DSP Builder Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro Edition supports MathWorks MATLAB releases 2015b, 2016a, 2016b, 2017a, and 2017b. Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition supports MathWorks MATLAB release R2013a. FLEXlm For more information on the FLEXlm license server software, refer to the Intel FPGA Software Installation and Licensing manual: https://www.intel.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/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 My Intel account where you can file a service request, register for a class, download software, and more on the Intel website. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/secure/my-intel/dashboard.html * You can view video demonstrations for Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime and Nios II software on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/support/training/demonstrations/dem-index.html * You can download reference designs that show efficient solutions for common system design problems from Intel FPGA and our partners on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/support/support-resources/reference-designs.html * You can compare the features of the Pro, Standard and Lite Editions of the Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Software on the Intel FPGA website: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/software/programmable/quartus-prime/download.html Notices ======= This product includes software derived from the RSA Data Security, Inc. 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