[DE1] [Quartus 11.1sp2] EPCS4, active serial programmation and pof file

[Altera_Forum]

Hi everyone, 

 I've a problem while trying to load my configuration file in the DE1 EEPROM (EPCS4). This file should configure the Cyclone II FPGA (EP2C20F484) at boot.  I'm using Quartus 11.1sp2 programmer to try to load the file. I'm using active serial programming mode, with the DE1 PROG/RUN switch on PROG. I select the project pof file generated after compilation and I check the Program/configure box.  When I start loading the file, the "load" led on the DE1 board comes on briefly and the completion status changes to "Failed". No error message is displayed. I tried the same with Quartus 7.2, but this time a "wrong silicon ID" error appears.  I also tried to load both compressed and uncompressed bit streams, but the loading also fails.  If you've a solution or any clues to understand how to fix this problem, please share!  Regards,  J-B

[Altera_Forum]

Ok, i found the solution here: 

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1. open File > Convert Programming Files 
2. select .jic (JTAG indirect) as the output type 
3. select appropriate EPCS device 
4. click SOF data, then Add File to add your .sof 
5. click properties to optionally enable compression 
6. click Flash Loader then Add Device to select your target device 
7. click Generate 
8. open Tools > QII Programmer 
9. click Auto Detect 
10. double click in File column of your FPGA device row 
11. select .jic file 
12. click the Program/Configure check box in the new EPCS device listed 
13. click Start 

   --- Quote End ---   I would just add that unlike what is said in the DE1 user manual, to program the EPCS4 EEPROM whith those steps, the RUN/PROG switch has to be on RUN.  Good luck,  J-B

[Altera_Forum]

--- Quote Start ---  Ok, i found the solution here:  I would just add that unlike what is said in the DE1 user manual, to program the EPCS4 EEPROM whith those steps, the RUN/PROG switch has to be on RUN.  Good luck,  J-B  --- Quote End ---      Wow Thx It helps a lot lol