Why do I get the following error message when generating the 10-Gbps Ethernet MAC, "Error: Error: Family name "Cyclone IV GX" is illegal"

Description

This error occurs when you generate the 10GbE MAC Intel® FPGA IP and if you have installed the Quartus® II software with only a limited set of devices. For example, only Stratix® IV GX device support has been installed.

Resolution

To work around this error, you can simply re-install the Quartus II software ensuring that all device famlies are installed. Then, regenerate the 10GbE MAC Intel® FPGA IP.

This problem is fixed in the Quartus II software v16.1.

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