3. Using the Intel FPGA Download Cable

To start using the Intel FPGA Download Cable, you must install the drivers on your

recommends that you use the latest version of the Intel Quartus Prime software.

To program or configure the device, connect the host system to the device board using

the Intel FPGA Download Cable and initiate the programming or configuration using

the Intel Quartus Prime Programmer. You can also use the cable with the Intel Quartus

Prime Signal Tap Logic Analyzer for logic analysis.

3.1. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable Driver on Windows

directory>\drivers\usb-blaster

.

support/software/drivers

.

2. Connect the Intel FPGA Download Cable to your PC.

3. Open Device Manager. In the Other devices tab, select and right click USB-

Blaster. Then, click Update Driver Software.

\usb-blaster

and click Next.

The Windows security warning is displayed.

5. Click Install to begin installing the driver.

6. Click Finish when the driver is installed.

7. Restart your system.

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3.2. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable Driver on Linux

The Intel Quartus Prime software uses the USB drivers (usbfs) provided by Red Hat

Linux to access the Intel FPGA Download Cable. You need system administration (root)

privileges to configure the drivers. You must also change the permission on the ports

before using the Intel FPGA Download Cable to program devices.

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