In order to create and run applications in the Intel FPGA SDK for OpenCL software technology, you need to either use an Intel or partner provided BSP or create your own BSP (see links in ‘Getting Started’ section). A board support package (BSP) is a collection of libraries and drivers that will form the lowest layer of your application software stack. Your Software Applications must link against or run on top of a given software platform.
To find reference BSPs, see the “Getting Started” section.