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OTykh
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6 years ago

USB-Blaster can't be found

USB-Blaster can't be found in quartus programmer. It worked properly earlier, yet it has disconnected three times before, everytime i updated the drivers browsing computer in the map I downloaded the...
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YuanLi_S_Intel
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6 years ago

Hi Olav Tykhelle,

Can you try this stand alone version of USB Blaster II drivers for Windows 10?

https://www.intel.com/content/altera-www/global/en_us/index/support/support-resources/knowledge-base/component/2018/are-there-stand-alone-windows--10-drivers-for-the--intel--fpga-d.html

Also, can you reduce the TCK frequency of the USB Blaster II to 16MHz and below? By default, it is operated at 24MHz. Having high TCK frequency might cause SI issue.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/support/support-resources/knowledge-base/solutions/rd06242013_922.html

Thank You.