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ocan
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7 years ago
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USB Blaster I is working but USB blaster II NOT working? (important)

Hello, I have problem that do not configure sof file with usb blaster II. I dont understand why is not working. Because I can use USB blaster I so it is working. what difference from USB Blaster I ...
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    Vicky1
    7 years ago

    Hi,

    MAX10M08SAU169 can be programmed using USB Blaster II without changing the frequency. Could you please check the details,

    1. First close the programmer & update the drivers for USB Blaster II using "1.5. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Driver on Windows 7/8 Systems" below user guide,

    https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/ug/ug_usb_blstr_ii_cable.pdf

    2. Check 10 pin header connection : 1.4. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II for Configuration or Programming

    3. Refer 1.8. Setting Up the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Hardware with the Quartus Prime Software from manual

    4. Eventually Auto Detect -> Change File->"Start" 5.you can refer the 2.8. Changing the TCK Frequency

    Regards,

    Vicky

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Carlhermann
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7 years ago

Hi Vicky,

for sure the MAX10 can be programmed with full speed, but we have one board that has a sub-optimal Routing for the JTAG Signals. This board cannot be programmed w/o reducing the frequency due to noise and disturbance on the board. Therefore, I thought it might be an idea to exclude similar Problems...