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FN0001
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5 years ago

Flash Loader IP not loaded on device 1?

Hello,

I have a Cyclone IV based FPGA board (LimeSDR-PCIe v1.3) I am trying to flash FPGA FW but in Quartus I always get this error. "Flash loader IP not loaded on device 1" see log below.

/altera_lite/15.1/quartus/bin$ quartus_pgm -m jtag -o "ipv;./LimeSDR-PCIE_lms7_trx_HW_1.3.jic"

Info: *******************************************************************

Info: Running Quartus Prime Programmer

Info: Version 15.1.2 Build 193 02/01/2016 SJ Lite Edition

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Info: Processing started: Wed Apr 22 13:06:06 2020

Info: Command: quartus_pgm -m jtag -o ipv;./LimeSDR-PCIE_lms7_trx_HW_1.3.jic

Info (213045): Using programming cable "USB-Blaster [1-2]"

Info (213011): Using programming file ./LimeSDR-PCIE_lms7_trx_HW_1.3.jic with checksum 0x7273C3BF for device EP4CGX30CF23@1

Info (209060): Started Programmer operation at Wed Apr 22 13:06:07 2020

Info (209016): Configuring device index 1

Info (209017): Device 1 contains JTAG ID code 0x028230DD

Info (209007): Configuration succeeded -- 1 device(s) configured

Error (209062): Flash Loader IP not loaded on device 1

Error (209012): Operation failed

Info (209061): Ended Programmer operation at Wed Apr 22 13:06:11 2020

Error: Quartus Prime Programmer was unsuccessful. 2 errors, 0 warnings

Error: Peak virtual memory: 411 megabytes

Error: Processing ended: Wed Apr 22 13:06:11 2020

Error: Elapsed time: 00:00:05

Error: Total CPU time (on all processors): 00:00:01

Can anyone guide me what the issue could be, Is there some file missing?

The repo is available here: https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-PCIe_GW

I am using Quartus Lite 15.1.2 Build 193.

Thanks.

8 Replies

  • NurAiman_M_Intel's avatar
    NurAiman_M_Intel
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    5 years ago

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Intel community.

    You can try to use following solution:

    1. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/support/support-resources/knowledge-base/solutions/rd01102012_443.html

    2. ID:209062 Flash Loader IP not loaded on device <number>

    CAUSE: You tried to program one or more serial or parallel configuration devices, using a Programmer Object File (.pof) (../../reference/glossary/def_pof.htm). However, the specified device was not configured with the Flash Loader IP.

    ACTION: Make sure the Flash Loader IP is loaded on the device, and make sure the POF can communicate with the device, for example, make sure the communications cable is properly attached and the device has power.

    Let me know if you need further information.

    Thank you.

    Regards,

    Aiman

  • FN0001's avatar
    FN0001
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    5 years ago

    Hi Aiman,

    Thank you for your reply. Itrei I have two such development boards and the issue always happens on one of those and occasionally on the other. I do the following steps for programming.

    1. Open programmer in Quartus.
    2. Select USB-Blaster in Hardware tab
    3. Select Auto Detect.
    4. Select change file and choose the corresponding myfile.jic
    5. New design opens up. I check both boxes on Program/Configure (For FPGA and EPCS64 flash).
    6. Click on Start.
    7. The procedure halts at 21% with the message "Flash loader IP not loaded on device 1"

    With the above procedure after checking the Program/configure box a Factory default SFL file is selected to be loaded. Is there any other extra step I should do?

    Following are the screen shots.

  • NurAiman_M_Intel's avatar
    NurAiman_M_Intel
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    5 years ago

    Hi,

    Is there any update on this request? Else, I will continue to close this case

    Thank you.

    Regards,

    Aiman

    • WFitt's avatar
      WFitt
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      4 years ago

      Hi,

      I have the same problem with programming Cyclone 10 (10CL025Y).

      I try to program a JIC file via Altera USB-Blaster. The error message "Flash Loader IP not loaded on device 1" appears. The SOF file is getting programmed well.

      I generated the JIC-File with the Quartus tool "Converting Programming Files".

      Has anyone an idea?

      Regards

      Wolfram

      • MarcoWu's avatar
        MarcoWu
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        4 years ago

        Please try to change the code of FPGA to the same JIC file. Then you can program the flash without problem.