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IvanCaetano
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2 years ago

USB-Blaster not detected by Quartus 23.1

Hi, 1 - install quartus prime lite 23.1 - OK 2 - install USB-blaster driver - OK (apear Altera USB-Blaster working properly on device manager) But, when I click "Tools->Programmer->Hardware Setup-...
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sstrell
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2 years ago

Did you install the driver when you installed Quartus? You may need the USB Blaster II driver (instead of just USB Blaster).

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    IvanCaetano
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    2 years ago

    I installed the driver by:

    "update driver in de Device Manager -> path "intelFPGA_lite\23.1std\quartus\drivers" -> selected checkbox "include subfolders" -> windows select the best driver in this path and install it.

    I'm using a USB-Blaster like this.

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      sstrell
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      2 years ago

      That's a third-party clone of a USB Blaster that, as a number of reviews state, is garbage.

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        IvanCaetano
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        2 years ago

        Solved.

        I've just tested another USB-Blaster and it's working on Windows 10. On Win11 the problem persists, as expected.

        Could you point me a USB-Blaster good but not too expensive as original intel USB-Blaster?

        Thank you everyone for your support.