Error (292019): Core Nios® II Processor (6AF7_00A2) is not enabled for current device family

Description

Due to a problem in the Quartus® II software versions 12.1 and 12.1 SP1, you might see this error when compiling Nios® II designs targeting Arria® V GZ devices.

Resolution

To avoid this problem, download and install the following patch:

• Quartus II software version 12.1 SP1:
  • Version 12.1 SP1 patch 1.12 for Windows (.exe)
  • Version 12.1 SP1 patch 1.12 for Linux (.tar)
  • Readme for the Quartus II software version 12.1 SP1 patch 1.12 (.txt)
• Quartus II software version 12.1:
  • Version 12.1 patch 0.25 for Windows (.exe)
  • Version 12.1 patch 0.25 for Linux (.tar)
  • Readme for the Quartus II software version 12.1 patch 0.25 (.txt)

This issue is fixed beginning with the Quartus II software version 13.0.