Altera Complete Design Suite Release 15.0 README.

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This readme.txt file accompanies the Altera Complete Design Suite

version 15.0.

Although we have made every effort to ensure that this version

of the Altera(R) software functions correctly, there may be
problems that we have not encountered. 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:

* Altera Complete 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.

Altera Complete Design Suite Contents

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* Quartus II Design Software (which includes the MegaCore IP Library and
Nios 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 software from the Altera Download Center
on the Altera website:
https://www.altera.com/downloads/download-center.html

Technical Documentation
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* Quartus II Software and Device Support Release Notes version 15.0
Provides information about new features and enhancements, known issues,
workarounds, device support information, memory requirements for design
processing, and timing/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 15.0

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 HPS release notes and device errata for version 15.0
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_soc_eds.pdf
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
* MegaCore IP Release Notes and Errata
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 15.0

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 II Software Download and Installation Quick Start Guide

Provides directions on how to download and install both Windows and Linux
versions of the ACDS software.
http://dl.altera.com/static/quick_start_guide/quick_start_guide_14.1_en.pdf

* Introduction to the Quartus II Software

Provides an introduction to using the Quartus II software.
This document is available on the Altera website:
https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/manual/quartus2_introduction.pdf

* Quartus II Handbook
Provides detailed information about all aspects of
the Quartus II software. This document is available on the Altera 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
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Operating system support
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* Windows 7 SP1(64 bit)
* Windows 8.1 (64 bit)*
* Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64 bit)**
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 (64 bit)**
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 (64 bit)

* OpenCL and SoC EDS are not supported under Windows 8.1
** OpenCL is not supported under Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 or
+Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Support information including an updated list of limitations

for all editions of the Quartus II software can be found on the Altera website:
https://www.altera.com/support/support-resources/download/os-support.html

Useful Links
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* 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 II 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 feature of the Subscription and the Web Editions of
the Quartus II Software on the Altera website:
https://www.altera.com/en_US/pdfs/literature/po/ss_quartussevswe.pdf

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.