Determining Failing State of Cyclone IV E Between Startup Reset and Configuration

Hi Anand and Awein,

Apologies for disappearing for a few days... I was really banging my head against the wall. However, I found the solution. In a fit of despair I threw lots of extra solder and flux on the device, and it was recognised. I assume that at least one power pin was incorrectly soldered, but when applying pressure on the pin with my multimeter probe I was making the connection. Unfortunately, I cannot say which pin precisely was unsoldered, but there we have the culprit.

Thanks for both of your help and guidance. Hopefully if others have these strange issues with undefined vp;tages on pins, then they should double, triple check their soldering. :)