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mac23
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1 year ago

My system ID and Timestamp do not match, but I need a NIOS II license?

Hello, I have a very similar problem as shown in this post thread: System ID on FPGA is not match - Intel Community. I built my simple server example design with an edited Qsys design in Quartus. I ...
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1 year ago

Hi

The NIOS V license is also available in the SSLC at no cost/free if you needed a change and used it. The Nios II/e core does not require a special license and is compatible with the free or web editions of Quartus. Additionally, Quartus Lite/Web Edition remains free and does not require a license.


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    1 year ago

    That's great, but that doesn't resolve my initial problem where the system ID and Timestamp do not match. I thought it had to do with a licensing issue. Since I am using the Quartus Lite Edition, is this not the case then? Thus, do the following instructions not apply?

    Guidance: https://fpgasupport.intel.com/AlteraLicensing/license/index.html --> Self Service Licensing Center --> Sign up for evaluation or No-cost licenses--> Discontinued - Nios® II/f Processor Intel® FPGA IP (License: IP-NIOS)