Error: JTAG ID code specified in JEDEC STAPL Format File does not match any valid JTA

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uncertain TCK value

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I assume you mean the frequency of TCK changes. This is perfectly normal and depends on many factors. Can I assume you have a good 3.3V swing on the signals?

Have you changed the computer you're using? Have you got a USB-Blaster to try? There shouldn't necessarily be anything wrong with ByteBlaster II, I'm just suggesting you try some other programming hardware, perhaps both computer & Blaster. I also suggest you upgrade to a newer version of Quartus.

Cheers,

Alex