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15 years ago

Unable to use EPCS device_Leaving target processor paused

#!/bin/sh# # This file was automatically generated by the Nios II IDE Flash Programmer.# # It will be overwritten when the flash programmer options change.#

cd C:/altera/91/quartus/work/firefight/software/code/Release# Creating .flash file for the FPGA configuration

"$SOPC_KIT_NIOS2/bin/sof2flash" --epcs --input="$QUARTUS_ROOTDIR/work/firefight/

firefighter.sof" --output="firefighter.flash"

Info: *******************************************************************

Info: Running Quartus II Convert_programming_file

Info: Command: quartus_cpf --no_banner --convert --device=EPCS128 --option=firef

ighter.opt c:/altera/91/quartus/work/firefight/firefighter.sof firefighter.pof

Info: Quartus II Convert_programming_file was successful. 0 errors, 0 warnings

Info: Peak virtual memory: 75 megabytes

Info: Processing ended: Thu Sep 30 19:44:08 2010

Info: Elapsed time: 00:00:02

Info: Total CPU time (on all processors): 00:00:02

Info: *******************************************************************

Info: Running Quartus II Convert_programming_file

Info: Command: quartus_cpf --no_banner --convert firefighter.pof firefighter.rpd

Info: Quartus II Convert_programming_file was successful. 0 errors, 0 warnings

Info: Peak virtual memory: 71 megabytes

Info: Processing ended: Thu Sep 30 19:44:11 2010

Info: Elapsed time: 00:00:03

Info: Total CPU time (on all processors): 00:00:02# Programming flash with the FPGA configuration

"$SOPC_KIT_NIOS2/bin/nios2-flash-programmer" --epcs --base=0x00011000 --cable='U

SB-Blaster [USB-1]' --sidp=0x00021048 --id=397621995 --timestamp=1285842295 --ac

cept-bad-sysid "firefighter.flash"

Using cable "USB-Blaster [USB-1]", device 1, instance 0x00

Resetting and pausing target processor: OK

Reading System ID at address 0x00021048: verified

No EPCS layout data - looking for section [EPCS-000000]

Unable to use EPCS device

Leaving target processor paused# Creating .flash file for the project

"$SOPC_KIT_NIOS2/bin/elf2flash" --epcs --after="firefighter.flash" --input="code

.elf" --output="epcs_flash_controller_0.flash"# Programming flash with the project

"$SOPC_KIT_NIOS2/bin/nios2-flash-programmer" --epcs --base=0x00011000 --cable='U

SB-Blaster [USB-1]' --sidp=0x00021048 --id=397621995 --timestamp=1285842295 --ac

cept-bad-sysid "epcs_flash_controller_0.flash"

Using cable "USB-Blaster [USB-1]", device 1, instance 0x00

Resetting and pausing target processor: OK

Reading System ID at address 0x00021048: verified

No EPCS layout data - looking for section [EPCS-000000]

Unable to use EPCS device

Leaving target processor paused

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What is the cause of this error?

Thanks

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  • Altera_Forum's avatar
    Altera_Forum
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    Does the epcs base address you specify (--base=0x00011000) match the actual one as defined in sopc builder?

    Have you programmed that epcs device before with a fpga configuration file? Are you sure it works?

    Regards