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13 years ago

Problem with my_first_fpga_tutorial

hi all, when i try to do this tutorial:

www altera.com/literature/tt/tt_my_first_fpga.pdf

I have always the same problem, once i try to use the megafunction wizard to instantiate a PLL (Chap: Add a PLL Megafunction) a popup appear:

Error: PLL parameters for the device family Cyclone III could not be read

why this error pop up appear?

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    Maybe you did not install support for the Cyclone III when you installed Quartus?

    (just speculating, never saw that error)
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    Maybe you did not install support for the Cyclone III when you installed Quartus?

    (just speculating, never saw that error)

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    it don't know, how can i istall the support? (i have installed even the service pack 2)

    EDIT:

    it happens for each device
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    I don't think that you can add support after installation, you have to reinstall the software.

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    Hi all, I have the same problem with the same tutorial using the development kit Cyclone III FPGA Starter.

    Did reinstall the softwarwe solve your problem? I also have SP 2 installed.

    Thank you.

    Regards.