Figure 1.

The Intel FPGA Download Cable II

Note:

For plug and header dimensions, pin names, and operating conditions, see the Intel

FPGA Download Cable II Specifications chapter.

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1.5. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Driver on Windows

7/8 Systems

You must have system administration (administrator) privileges to install the download

cable drivers.

The download cable drivers are included in the Quartus Prime software installation.

Before you begin the installation, verify that the download cable driver is located in

your directory: \<Quartus Prime system directory>\drivers\usb-blaster-ii.

1. Connect the download cable to your computer’s USB port.

When plugged in for the first time, a message appears stating Device driver

software was not successfully installed.

2. From the Windows Device Manager, locate Other devices and right-click the top

USB-BlasterII.

You need to install drivers for each interface: one for the JTAG interface and one

for the System Console interface.

3. On the right-click menu, click Update Driver Software. The Update Driver

Software - USB BlasterII dialog appears.

1. Setting Up the Intel FPGA Download Cable II

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