Error: Fractional PLL parameter 'pll_slf_rst' is set to an illegal value of 'true' on node <node name>

Description

Due to a problem in the Quartus® II software versions 12.1 and earlier, you may see this error when compiling a design containing transceivers and using incremental compilation.

Resolution

To avoid this error apply the following assignment to your project:

set_instance_assignment -name PLL_AUTO_RESET ON -to "<hierarchy>|altera_pll:altera_pll_i"

This problem is scheduled to be fixed in a future release of the Quartus II software.