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SebTims
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3 years ago
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Cyclon IV qdz file compatible with Quartus

Hi, I recently bought a Cyclone IV GX FPGA Development Kit. I managed to find the user manual. However, I can not find the configuration files (qdz) for Quartus. In here (https://www.teras...
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    SebTims
    3 years ago

    Hi everyone,

    Finally found the solution:

    Use the .qdz file provided from Intel website for Cyclone IV, with the compatible Quartus version (in my case, Prime 22.1std)

    Create project for the device EP4CGX150DF31C7

    In the programmer, use auto-detect button that show EP4CGX150 and EPM2210.

    Right click on EP4CGX150 and "change file". Choose the .sof file created by the project.

    It will remplace the EP4CGX150 by EP4CGX150DF31C7, and allow you to configure/program this device.

    If you start the flashing process, it should work.

    (EPM2210 is unused in my case, left there for Quartus to be happy)

    Thanks your help !

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sstrell
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3 years ago

You don't need to use an ancient version of Quartus for Cyclone IV support. Just flip to the Individual Files tab at the download center to download device support for it.

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    SebTims
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    3 years ago

    Hi,

    Thank you for your answer but I had already tried. Unfortunately, downloading the individual file for Cyclon IV and installing it does not work.

    I can see the list of devices EP4CGX150.... (see attached) but not the one of my board (GX 150F01989).

    When I auto-detect the device in the hardware set-up, with the board connected, I see EP4CGX150 (see the attached picture of my main post).

    If I choose any of the EP4CGX150C... or EP4CGX150D in the Device tab, Quartus crashes when trying to flash the board.

    Thus I assume I need the device support for a Cyclon IV GX 150F01989 , but I can not find it.

    Do you have an idea how to resolve this?

    Thank you in advance