How does the cyclecomplete output port of the fiftyfivenm_crcblock WYSIWYG atom behave in MAX® 10 FPGAs?
Description In MAX® 10 FPGAs, the cyclecomplete output port of the fiftyfivenm_crcblock WYSIWYG atom will assert high each time it completes a full chip error detection cycle. Resolution This information will be added to a future revision of the MAX® 10 FPGA Configuration User Guide.Why I can't open Early Power Estimators (EPE) tool in the latest version of Microsoft* Excel?
Description Due to the legacy design of the Early Power Estimator (EPE) worksheets, which include VBA macros, ActiveX components, and embedded DLL files, errors may occur when opening the Excel file on newer Windows platforms or when using Microsoft* Office 365, in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. When the spreadsheet is opened, several actions occur in the background. Excel extracts the embedded DLLc files to the user's %TEMP% directory. A script then decompresses the DLLc files into standard DLL files. The script subsequently loads and executes the DLL files, which is used by the Excel macros. Why the issue occurs: To extract and execute the required DLL files, the Excel macros rely on a set of commands provided by Microsoft .NET and Microsoft Visual C++ runtime libraries, depending on the specific version of the Excel worksheet. In newer versions of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office 365, these runtime components are no longer bundled together by default, and some legacy functions used by older scripts have been deprecated or replaced with newer implementations. As a result, scripts designed for earlier environments may fail when attempting to call these functions. Note: In some systems, some of these are already installed automatically by other 3rd party software tools during installation. Additionally, the legacy script design does not support symbolic linking or modern handling of the user's %TEMP% directory, which can cause issues when extracting and accessing temporary files. Modern systems also enforce stricter security controls, including: ActiveX restrictions in newer versions of Microsoft Excel Trust Center policies that block code execution from untrusted locations Operating system security policies in Microsoft Windows that may prevent DLL execution from the %TEMP% directory if such restrictions are enabled As a result, if any of these conditions are triggered, users may encounter errors such as “Unable to find or load DLL files.” For example, errors may appear related to the zlib.dll file (the 32-bit or 64-bit version used depends on the installed Excel architecture). Resolution To workaround this issue PART A: Unblocking the Excel and Enable Macros/ActiveX 1. Unblock the Excel File • Right-click the EPE Excel file → Properties → Check Unblock under Security. • Click Apply → OK. 2. Enable Macros and ActiveX • Open Excel → File → Options → Trust Center → Trust Center Settings: Enable Macros. Enable ActiveX controls. Leave other settings as default (Safe Mode can remain enabled or disabled). 3. Check whether you can now open the EPE excel sheet. Else proceed to PART B. PART B: Installing the necessary Microsoft .NET and Visual C++ runtime libraries. Microsoft .NET installation Go to your Installed apps settings and find for .NET. It is recommended to have both .NET Runtime and ASP .NET installed in your system. If you already have a version installed on your machine then proceed to the next step( you only require 1 version each), otherwise refer to this location to download Download .NET 8.0 (Linux, macOS, and Windows) | .NET Example: Microsoft Visual C++ Installation As different EPE Excel sheet relies on specific Visual C++ version, you will need to install multiple versions of Visual C++ for both 32bit and 64bit. This is because even though Excel is running on 64bit, existing scripting might have dependency on 32bit functions as well. Recommendation to install C++ version for both 32 bit and 64 bit as below Latest Supported Visual C++ Redistributable Downloads Visual Studio 2017-2026 Visual Studio 2015 (in older Microsoft release, it might show as C++ V14 or 2015-2022 version) Visual Studio 2013 Visual Studio 2012 Example After installing both 32 bit and 64 bit, do restart the system and then try launching the EPE excel sheet again. In some rare occurrences, you might need to install Visual Studio C++ 2010 , Visual Studio C++ 2008 and Visual Studio C++ 2005. Do refer to PART C first as the issue might not be due to Visual C++ but symbolic link. PART C: Symbolic Link issue workaround (optional) If installing the .NET and Visual C++ runtime libraries still does not help in resolving the error opening EPE Excel, you should check whether your %TEMP% file folder is the same as what reported in the error when opening the EPE excel sheet. If the folder path are different between %TEMP% and the path reported by Excel sheet, it means that they are using symbolic link folder. In this case user should copy the .dll files generated out from the %TEMP% when they opened the excel sheet and copy it over to the Windows SySWoW folder (%windir%\SysWOW64). To access your %TEMP% folder , just type %TEMP% into your explorer and it will open your folder location (%TEMP% is set in windows environment variables) From the %TEMP% folder, there are multiple *epe* DLL files if you open different EPE excel sheets. Copy all of these .DLL files into your Windows SysWOW64 folder and try launching the EPE excel sheet again. Example, if using Cyclone® V EPE excel sheet, these are the 4 files required in red box in %TEMP% to be copied over NOTE 1: The SysWOW64 folder is selected because it is part of Windows’ default search locations when required DLL files cannot be found. Alternatively, you can add a custom directory to the Windows Environment Variables (PATH) so that Windows will also search that folder when looking for the DLL files. NOTE 2: Adding the %TEMP% folder into the system environment variables will not have any effect as latest Microsoft Windows have blocked the DLL searching mechanism to prevent search %TEMP% folder as part of the security to prevent remote execution from DLL. Additional Information If all fails, alternatively install Process Monitor from Microsoft to analyze the DLL failure/error 1. Download Process Monitor from this location Process Monitor - Sysinternals 2. Close all excel sheets that is open in Windows. 3. Launch the Process Monitor , then select Filter. Set to Process Name and EXCEL.exe and click Add. 4. After adding the filter, ensure that capturing is started 5. Then open any of the EPE excel file,and wait till you get the DLL (eg. epe_zlib_32bit.dll) error then press pause on the Process Monitor. 6. Then use Find and search for the dll error stated in the excel(eg. epe_zlib_32bit.dll) It will give you a list of things, but important is to check the details on createfile, open, close , query, those are the functions that are in the zlib dll file. Example Good case scenario where no error occurred. Fail case scenario where Windows unable to locate the DLL (due to symbolic link issue)Why does the text overlap in the ALTPLL IP Parameter Editor?
Description Due to a problem in the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 25.1, you might see that the text overlaps in the ALTPLL IP Parameter Editor on the Windows* Operating System. This prevents the ALTPLL IP from being instantiated. This problem does not occur in the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 24.1 and earlier. Resolution To work around this problem in the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 25.1, download and install the patch below: This problem is scheduled to be resolved in a future release of the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software.
Where can I get the Intel® MAX® 10 FPGA JTAG Secure Unlock design example?
Description Click on the link given in the Resolution section to download the Intel® MAX® 10 FPGA JTAG Secure Unlock design example. Resolution The design example of the Intel® MAX® 10 FPGA JTAG Secure Unlock can be accessed through this link . For more information, refer to the Intel® MAX® 10 FPGA JTAG Secure Unlock User Guide.Why is the simulation result of the "demo_cfr" in the DSP Builder for FPGAs incorrect?
Description Due to a problem with the DSP Builder for FPGAs in the Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software v20.4, the .mdl simulink file only works for one specific device/speedgrade/clock target combination. The simulation results will be wrong with other combinations. Resolution To workaround this problem, replace the old .mdl simulink file in demo_cfr with the new demo_cfr.mdl file.Why does the GTS AXI Streaming IP for PCI Express* design example for Agilex™ 5 FPGAs fail to operate and enumerate in hardware when loaded from QSPI on the Agilex™ 5 FPGA E-Series 065B Modular Development Kit (MK-A5E065BB32AES1)?
Description Due to a problem in the MAX® 10 FPGAs' power sequence, the SYSPLL input clock is not stable before the configuration process of the Agilex™ 5 FPGAs. You may observe that the Agilex™ 5 FPGA GTS PCIe AXI Streaming design example fails to operate and enumerate in hardware when loaded from QSPI on the Agilex™ 5 FPGA E-Series 065B Modular Development Kit (MK-A5E065BB32AES1). Resolution You may download the updated POF file for MAX® 10 FPGAs (max10-output-file-1-b.pof), follow the steps below to program the MAX® 10 FPGAs POF file with a USB Micro cable: Set Switch S13-3 to "OFF" and plug in the USB Micro cable between the Dev Kit and the PC. Power on the Dev Kit. Open the Command Prompt in Windows, and run below commands: jtagconfig --setparam 1 JtagClock 16M jtagconfig --setparam 1 JtagClockAutoAdjust 0 jtagconfig --setparam 1 InternalMaxSelect 1 Open the Quartus® Programmer GUI and program the MAX® 10 FPGAs POF file. Power cycle the Dev Kit.Why do I get a fatal error when creating an ALTPLL IP?
Description Due to a problem in the Quartus® Standard Edition Software version 23.1, you might see a fatal error when creating an ALTPLL IP Using the MegaWizard Plug-In Manager. Resolution To work around this problem, download and install the patches below for the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 23.1 Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software v23.1 Patch 0.02std for Windows (.exe) Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software v23.1 Patch 0.02std for Linux (.run) Readme for Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software v23.1 Patch 0.02std (.txt) This problem is scheduled to be fixed in a future release of the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software.Why do I see errors like wsl dos2unix create-this-app;./create-this-app --no-make or make: command not found when running Nios® II Software Build Tools for Eclipse on Windows?
Description These problems might be seen in the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 21.1 when using the Nios® II Software Build Tools for Eclipse in Windows operating system (OS) to build the Nios II processor software. This is due to incorrect WSLENV variables set due to a problem in the Eclipse executables. The following errors might be seen when building the Nios II processor software using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL): wsl dos2unix create-this-app;./create-this-app --no-make This error may be prompted when launching the Nios® II Software Build Tools for Eclipse from Windows menu. make: command not found This error may be prompted when launching the Nios® II Software Build Tools for Eclipse from the Nios® II Command Shell. Resolution To work around this problem, download and install the patch for the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software v21.1. Download and install Patch for version 21.1 from the appropriate link below. Download the version 21.1 Update for Windows (.exe) Download the Readme for the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition software version 21.1 Update (.txt)Why does the Nios® V/g processor return inaccurate floating-point calculation results when the Floating-Point Unit is enabled?
Description Due to a problem in the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 24.1, the Nios® V/g processor might return inaccurate floating-point calculation results when the Floating-Point Unit (FPU) is enabled. This problem is found in Max® 10 FPGA devices only. Other Altera® FPGA devices are not affected. This is because there is a problem in the FPU module, which generates spurious signals affecting the calculation results. Resolution A patch is available to fix this problem for the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 24.1. Download and install patch 0.03 from the following links: Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software v24.1 Patch 0.03 This problem is scheduled to be fixed in a future release of the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software.Are there any functional or security updates for the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 23.1.1?
Description The Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 23.1.1 Patch 1.01std includes functional and security updates. Users should keep their software up-to-date and follow the technical recommendations to help improve security. If you need additional security updates, they will be provided in this article as they become available. Resolution A patch is available to include this update for the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 23.1.1 and the Quartus® Prime Lite Edition Software Version 23.1.1. Download and install Patch 1.01std below. This problem is scheduled to be fixed in a future release of the Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software and the Quartus® Prime Lite Edition Software.
