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jcanion-csn
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1 month ago

DE10-Lite unable to flash?

Is there way to reset this board so we can flash the code. My student contactes the Terasic docmentation and cound find a solution? thanks for the time

Jeff

Fpga Devkit

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  • FakhrulA_altera's avatar
    FakhrulA_altera
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    1 month ago

    Hi jcanion-csn,
     

    Could you please share:
    1) Your OS (Windows/Linux) and Quartus version
    2) Whether Quartus Programmer can see “USB-Blaster” in Hardware Setup
    3) What error text you see when programming fails


    Quick checks that resolve most cases:
    - Reinstall the USB-Blaster driver from the Quartus install folder (quartus\drivers) and confirm the device shows correctly in Device Manager
    - In Quartus Programmer, use Auto Detect to confirm the FPGA is visible before trying to program flash.
    Refer: https://www.terasic.com.tw/cgi-bin/page/archive_download.pl?Language=English&No=1021&FID=a13a2782811152b477e60203d34b1baa


    Regards,
    Fakhrul

    • jcanion-csn's avatar
      jcanion-csn
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      1 month ago

      Thanks for your efforts. I attempted your suggestions, no luck

      The other boards are fine, it's these (2) that will not allow me/my students.

      I will create a video for you to review.  

      1. We launch the project and open it, then select Processing> Tools. The good boards we can flash.
      2. Same sequence #1, except the board is inserted and cannot be controlled. It continues to 1-2-3-4-6.....F and loops in the demo start-up code.
      3. We have spent too much time on this ?? We will need to purchase (2) boards. We had requested Altera University for a donation, we ended up purchasing (10) from Terasic. Thanks again for your efforts.
      • FvM's avatar
        FvM
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        1 month ago

        Hi Jeff,
        you reported that USB Blaster driver is working on the computer because other boards can be accessed.

        State of failing boards isn't however completely clear.
        1. Is DE10-Lite board recognized as USB Blaster (can be selected in Quartus Programmer Hardware Setup)?
        2. If yes, what's the result of "Auto Detect"?

        As stated in user manual, Terasic Control Panel has to be closed before accessing the board with Quartus.

        Regards
        Frank

        P.S.: If step 1 fails, you should check if and how the USB device is displayed in Windows Device Control Manager. Possible cases: Shown not all (defective USB interface) or with wrong VID/PID due to corrupted FT245 EEPROM.

  • FvM's avatar
    FvM
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    1 month ago

    Hi Jeff,

    unfortunately we didn't hear a clear problem description. If the board is able to communicate at all (volatile programming, Control Panel app), it's hardly an USB Blaster driver issue. Rather a problem to read user manual instructions.

    To reset to factory configuration:

    • stop control panel app
    • open default .pof image in Quartus Programmer and write to board

    Or does the board not communicate at all?

    Regards Frank

  • jcanion-csn's avatar
    jcanion-csn
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    1 month ago

    Thanks, Frank. No luck, please read my comments, it's ok, we are wasting too much time on this. 

    • FakhrulA_altera's avatar
      FakhrulA_altera
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      29 days ago

      As we haven't received a response to our previous notification, this thread will be transitioned to community support. We hope all your concerns have been addressed. If you have any new questions, please feel free to open a new thread to receive support from Altera Tech Support. Otherwise, community users will continue to assist you here. Thank you.

      • jcanion-csn's avatar
        jcanion-csn
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        29 days ago

        Thanks. These 3 boards were purchased from Terasic the others were good.

        So zi will need to purchase 2 boards as my class size has increased has c increased

        So I appreciate the support.

        We are moving on

        It still unresolved.

        We also waiting for the  response from the Unversity program regarding our request 10  DE10-lite