DE2-115 Datasheet, PDF (24/116 Pages) Altera Corporation – The DE2-115 package contains all components needed to use the DE2-115 board in conjunction with a computer that runs the Microsoft Windows OS.

3.7 SD Card
The function is designed to read the identification and specification information of the SD Card.
The 4-bit SD MODE is used to access the SD Card. This function can be used to verify the
functionality of the SD Card Interface. Follow the steps below to exercise the SD Card:
1. Choosing the SD Card tab leads to the window in Figure 3-10.
2. Insert an SD Card to the DE2-115 board, and then press the Read button to read the SD Card.
The SD Card’s identification, specification, and file format information will be displayed in the
control window.
Figure 3-10 Reading the SD Card Identification and Specification
3.8 RS-232 Communication
The Control Panel allows users to verify the operation of the RS-232 serial communication interface
on the DE2-115. The setup is established by connecting a RS-232 9-pin male to female cable from
the PC to the RS-232 port where the Control Panel communicates to the terminal emulator software
on the PC, or vice versa. Alternatively, a RS-232 loopback cable can also be used if you do not wish
to use the PC to verify the test. The Receive terminal window on the Control Panel monitors the
serial communication status. Follow the steps below to initiate the RS-232 communication:
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