FPGA full reconfiguration using MAX II CPLD

I understand - and I agree. Button S5 does not appear to be connected in the System controller code - not the code that comes with the kit anyway.

Hooking 'nRESET' up to the reset generator block seems logical - but you say you've already tried that...? Just to be clear (and I apologise if this is teaching you to suck eggs), you changed line 321 [max_s5_si.vhd] to:

reset_in => nRESET,

I'm struggling to see why this doesn't work.

The quick start guide states:

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Reconfigure the FPGA with the new files by changing jumper J28 back to user position, then repowering your board or pushing RESET (S5) to reconfigure the FPGA.

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However, it's clear from the code included with the kit that S5 isn't even connected up.

So, I'd raise a ticket with Altera.

Cheers,

Alex