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Honored ContributorAnybody got jtagserver with USB blaster to work?
Hi *,
this could be off-topic for a NIOS discussion group, but I think some of you might have some similar Quartus installation problems under Linux. I want to run a linux box as a remote jtag server with USB blaster programming hardware. But jtagconfig just says: "Error (Server error) when scanning hardware" though the hardware is properly connected and everything works fine under W*ndows. Ok, I am not using Red Hat but Debian (Sarge) - but could that be the only error source? Thanx in advance for any suggestions - Jochen3 Replies
Altera_ForumSorry, but the USB Blaster isn't supported with Quartus (on Linux) presently. I *believe* this is being added for the Quartus II 4.2/Nios II 1.1 release which is nearing completion.
- Altera_Forum
Ok, I 'll keep on waiting patiently...
However, the current version of "jtagconfig --extrahelp" (Quartus 4.1) displays: --add <hardware> Specifies the port to which you attached new programming <port> [<name>] hardware. For example, 'jtagconfig --add byteblastermv lpt1' specifies that you attached a ByteBlasterMV cable to port LPT1. You can also use '[<name>]' to add a string that describes the hardware to the output from the 'jtagconfig --enum' command. The JTAG Server automatically detects cables that you attach to a USB port, therefore you do not need to use this command for these cables. That's why I supposed that USB Blaster is already implemented.. Jochen - Altera_Forum
We have been using Jtagserver and USB blaster with Q 4.2
Someone else set the machines up, but it is possible. If I can find any specific instructions, I'll post them.
