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FGR1
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1 month ago

[PCIE_DESIGN_EXAMPLE][AGILEX7][QUARTUS25.3.0] - failed at elaboration process

Hello, I am trying to simulate with questa fe the pcie design example (with pipe mode for external dma controller) based on agilex7 generated with quartus pro 25.3.0 but i am facing these issues whe...
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1 month ago

Hi Frederic,


Are there any updates on my previous message?


Thanks.

Best Regards,

Ven

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1 month ago

Hello and thanks Ven for answering to my issue.
Yes i confirm that we are using F-Tile MCDMA IP with Data Mover Only option.
I am using Questa Altera FE edition (associated to the Quartus Pro version 25.3.0).
I will try to remove the PIPE mode by using only serial simulation and will get you back soon.
Is there any chance to get a simulation with the above options (Data Mover Only) with a new quartus pro version ?

Regards,

Frederic 

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    1 month ago

    Hi Frederic,


    Thank you for the update.

    The Questa Altera FE edition simulator is unlikely to be supported for simulation of the Data Mover Only - External Descriptor Controller Example Design) in future Quartus version. It is recommended to use the full version of QuestaSim to run the simulation, which is supported in Quartus Prime Pro Edition v25.3.0. When using the full version of QuestaSim, you may enable the PIPE option to accelerate the simulation.


    Additionally, the vsim-3008 and vsim-3043 errors you encountered previously with PIPE mode enabled can be resolved by switching to the full version of QuestaSim. Please note that you may also need to apply the suppress 2732/10000 workaround described in the KDB (https://community.altera.com/kb/knowledge-base/why-does-simulation-of-the-f-tile-multi-channel-dma-fpga-ip-for-pci-express-erro/338491) before proceeding with the simulation.


    Thanks.

    Best Regards,

    Ven

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      28 days ago

      Hi Frederic,


      Just checking in to see if you have had a chance to try the suggestions from our previous message — specifically, using the full version of QuestaSim to run the simulation.


      Could you let us know if you have any updates or if the issue persists? We are happy to assist further.


      Thanks.

      Best Regards,

      Ven

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        27 days ago

        Hi Ven,

        Unfortunately I don't have the option to use the full version of QuestaSim.

        I just use now the serial mode which seems working with Questa Altera FE

        Thanks for your help,

        Best Regards,

        Frederic