Why does SignalTap II Logic Analyzer display 'Program the device to continue' message even though the design was compiled with the latest SignalTap II file(.stp)?

Hi @SDmel​

1. Which Quartus version & edition are you using.

Try follow the solution provided in links below

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/support/support-resources/knowledge-base/solutions/rd08272014_588.html

https://forums.intel.com/s/question/0D50P00003yyKkeSAE/program-device-seems-no-response-in-signaltap-after-changing-source-code

Let me know if this has helped resolve the issue you are facing or if you need any further assistance.

Regards

Anand

As the message states, you need to program the device first with the .sof. Click the program button in the JTAG Configuration section on the right (button with little down arrow pointing to device). Just because you've compiled the design doesn't mean the design is running on the device. You have to program it first.

If you're saying that you have programmed the device and you are still seeing this error, try closing Signal Tap and manually program the device in the Quartus Programmer (Tools menu). Then reopen the .stp file and see if it's now working.

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