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10 years ago

Byte Blaster II : Flash Loader IP Not Loaded

I recently got a new USB-Blaster II. I've been using it for .sof's with no problem. Today, I try to load a .jic, and get the error: Info (209060): Started Programmer operation at Thu May 12 1...
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10 years ago

I found another thread here:

http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48780

stating that the main difference between the two modules is that the USB-Blaster uses a fixed 6M frequency on the TCK, while the newer USB-Blaster II is configurable, but defaults to 24M.

It also noted that the frequency can be changed with this command (located in your Quartus bin directory):

jtagconfig --setparam USB-BlasterII JtagClock <#>

So, as an experiment, I changed the frequency back to 6M, and it now works with the newer USB-Blaster II! So I am happy now, and can get back to work.

Hopefully you find this helpful, and can avoid spending a morning chasing this down like I just did....