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7 years ago

Can't scan JTAG chain - DE0-CV / Win 10

Hello all, I have purchased my first FPGA recently it is a DE0-CV. I cannot get my computer to access it via JTAG. I am using Windows 10. - I have tried to use the DE0-CV Control Panel s...
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7 years ago

From the screenshot, I see that you're using the .JIC file. Can you try with .SOF nd .POF file. You may need to convert the FPGA JIC file to SOF/POF and then try with the steps provided in the earlier post.

Yes , the USB blaster is supported by Windows 10. I've used it with the Terasic DE0-Nano board. The latest kits come with the USB blaster built-into the MAX CPLD/FPGA on the board. Thus we need only the normal USB cables to connect the system with the board.

Can you also check if any antivirus programs or firewalls are enabled? Sometimes, these programs may prevent the PC from accessing the kit via USB.