Fatal Error: Access Violation; Module: quartus_map.exe Lock in use: 9, (atm_amerge)

Description

Due to a problem in the Quartus® II software versions 12.0 SP2 earlier, you may see this error when compiling your design if your design has only one partition.

Resolution

A patch is available to fix this problem for the Quartus II software versions 12.0 SP1 and 12.0 SP2. Download and install the appropriate patch from the links below:

• Quartus II software version 12.0 SP1:
  • Download the version 12.0 SP1 patch 1.22 for Windows (.exe)
  • Download the version 12.0 SP1 patch 1.22 for Linux (.tar)
  • Download the Readme for the Quartus II software version 12.0 SP1 patch 1.22 (.txt)

• Quartus II software version 12.0 SP2:
  • Download the version 12.0 SP2 patch 2.24 for Windows (.exe)
  • Download the version 12.0 SP2 patch 2.24 for Linux (.tar)
  • Download the Readme for the Quartus II software version 12.0 SP2 patch 2.24 (.txt)

This problem is fixed beginning with the Quartus II software version 12.1.