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IvanCaetano
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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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    1 year 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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      1 year 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.

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        ARG007
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        1 year ago

        Hi, I am facing the same issue of not detecting the USB Blaster in Quartus Prime lite. The driver is visible in control device manager but in hardware setup its not getting available. Can you please guide me in this regard??