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Honored ContributorBy 'The programmer fails' I assume you're referring to the Quartus Programmer. Also, rather than trying 'to download the hdl' you are pointing the programmer at the relevant .sof :)
Assuming the above is the case - do you have other USB-Blasters in use? In the Quartus Programmer, click on the 'Hardware Setup...' button and ensure you're trying to program via the right programming hardware - the one onboard the development board. Also make sure the programming 'Mode:' is set to 'JTAG'. --- Quote Start --- Is it possible to download the sof file from the main programmer for the Stratix IV GX board... --- Quote End --- By this, do you mean the 'Board Test System' that comes with the kit? No, you can't program your image into the FPGA from this software. It doesn't look like programming the FPGA in this kit depends on jumper and switch settings. The only guidance given - make sure you've looked at it - is the 'Configuring the FPGA Using the Quartus II Programmer' section - page 6-27 - of the user guide. You could try an external USB-Blaster (via connector J8), but given you say it works via SignalTap it doesn't sound like this is necessary. Regards, Alex
