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Honored Contributorhow to store program into UP3 permanently?
Do someone can tell me that why i download my program to UP3, after switch off the current, the program is not stored! after switch on, then i need to download it again!
does it my source codes design problem or i need to set somethings else at somewhere?!17 Replies
Altera_ForumFVM, i did in AS MODE by adding .pof to download.. but it even fail to downalod what! or do i need to use AS cable instead of Jtag cable?
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As a first point, the POF file is generated automatically by Quartus, when AS configuration is selected. You may also want to enable bitstream compression to reduce the image size.
--- Quote Start --- in AS programming, i even cant to download into up3 at both jp11 & jp12. can not detect any device chain. and it even can not change any device also at AS mode. --- Quote End --- Sorry, this sounds confused. It's very clear in the UP3 reference manual, that JP11 is intended for AS programming. Also, as said there's no device chain in AS programming, just a single device accessed by Quartus programmer. The Quartus Programmer has a mode: Combo Box on top of tool window, it has to be set to active serial programming instead of jtag. To my opinion, Quartus Programmer operation is really intuitive, but you'll find verbose software handbooks, if you want. - Altera_Forum
thanks FVM to reply my thread...
in AS programming, i even cant to download into up3 at both jp11 & jp12. can not detect any device chain. and it even can not change any device also at AS mode. if in jtag mode, add .sof file, we can select the epcs1 device, but can not to download also due to the .sof will be unknown after added or change device. really needing someone to help me... thankssss - Altera_Forum--- Quote Start --- cant add target EPCS4 to device chain while in current programing mode --- Quote End --- You apparently tried to access EPCS4 in JTAG programming mode. That can't work, you must set the Quartus Programmer to AS programming. P.S.: I also wondered, if the UP3 reference manual possibly misses an explanation of the different configuration methods and their particular purpose. I think, it basically has it at page 13 of the Version 01 manual.
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really no expert can help me?
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why so less people to support?!
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i found
--- Quote Start --- JP11 is used when you are happy with your design, and have told the tools to convert the .sof file to a .pof file via a check box selection) and wish to have it perminently stored on the board in the EPCS1 PROM. --- Quote End --- at this thread http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4826 i just dont so understand about how to check the box selection! i cant find it, if i directly add .pof to download, it will show the "cant add target EPCS4 to device chain while in current programing mode" and i did connect my jtag cable to jp11 port, if i add .sof to download, will fail too! can someone give me a hand?! i really urgent to present for my final year project!
