USB Blaster Not Found In Quartus Prime

Hello,

May I know which one you are using- USB Blaster or USB Blaster II ?

regards,

Farabi

Hi,

Here are a few steps that you can try:

1. Disconnect other USB device
2. uninstall and reinstall the usb blaster driver
3. You can also try this https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/programmable/articles/000073673.html
4. If you have another USB Blaster, please try using another one and see if it works.

Regards,

Aiman

Hi,

Let me know the update once you have try with new USB blaster.

Regards,

Aiman

Hi,

Intel devices can only be purchase through Intel authorized distributor.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/partner/showcase/partner-directory/distributor.html#sort=relevancy

We do not ensure the device quality and functionality and also we do not provide further service if it is not originally from Intel.

Thanks.

Regards,

Aiman

Thanks for confirming that you are not using genuine USB Blaster. According to this recent thread, USB Blaster clones are not guaranteed to work with Windows 10 driver. https://community.intel.com/t5/Intel-Quartus-Prime-Software/Quartus-Lite-does-not-recogize-the-USB-Blaster/td-p/1576328