Connection between Stratix III FPGA board and PS over Hyperterminal

Hi,

I have a question about the connection between the Stratix III FPGA board and Hyperterminal from Windows. How can I communicate about Hyperterminal with the board.

Why I want to do this? I want to typ in some values which are needed for the C-Code for example a frequency or an amplitude and other values. I also want to start the NIOS II Core by typing in the values through the Hyperterminal and I also want to have the opportunity to read some values out meanwhile the program is running. The reason behind all this thinks is that somebody how doesn't have NIOS II IDE and Quartus II should have the oppertunity to communicate with the board and also to get some info from the board.

Thanks in advance for the advice!