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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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RichardT_altera
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3 years ago

There is no valid name for "Cyclone IV GX 150F01989" device. Only saw EP4CGX150DF31 in the Cyclone IV GX FPGA Development Kit User Guide user guide as well . Please help to clarify.

The Cyclone IV GX device names are usually in these format.

Best Regards,

Richard Tan

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    SebTims
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    3 years ago

    Hi,
    Thank you for the answer.

    The name Cyclone IV 4GX150F01989 is printed in black and white in the back of the board. When I physically connect the board with quartus, and put the 'auto detect button', Quartus finds EP4CGX150.


    If I try to compile and flash the board using EP4CGX150DF31, Quartus crashes without any information (see attached).

    In the quick start guide (in paper) received with the kit, they say that a Cyclon IV GX EP4CGX150BF14 is included in the box. I can not find this reference in the design file in Quartus either.

    Thus from what you say, I should use EP4CGX150DF31 (C7 or C8). but why is Quartus crashing when flashing ? I assumed it is due to a wrong device, but could it be because an error in the programming ?