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Unable to install USB Blaster driver

PKH
Novice
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QuartusLiteSetup-20.1.1.720-windows (Windows10 64bit)

Open Device Manager.

intelFPGA_lite/20.1

installing.....

There was an error during installation.

 

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JohnT_Intel
Employee
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Hi,


Could you try the sequence below?


1 - Go to windows 10 settings and search for "advanced startup options" 

2 - Under Advanced startup, hit "Restart now" 

3 - After a moment, you'll get a "choose an option" screen - choose "Troubleshoot", then "Advanced options", then "Startup Settings" 

4 - You'll get a screen telling you what you will be able to change and a single "Restart" button - press it.

5 - If your boot drive is BitLocker encrypted, you'll need to enter the recovery key (press return, enter the key in the text box then hit return again - it took me three goes to realize I had to hit return before I could enter they key !) 

6 - You'll be given a menu of options, number 7 disables driver signature enforcement 

7 - When the PC restarts, use Device manager to update the drivers - this time you'll get a warning about the signature, but they install fine. 

8 - When you've finished, restart normally to re-enable signature enforcement


PKH
Novice
812 Views

Thanks.

The workaround by disable driver signature ​enforcement is not allowed by my company policy. 

Previously it could be used with existing drivers.

JohnT_Intel
Employee
775 Views

Hi,


The reason that you are observing the issue is that the current driver you are using is having the driver signature expired. You will need to download the latest driver to resolved the issue.


Please refer to https://www.intel.com/content/altera-www/global/en_us/index/support/support-resources/knowledge-base/tools/2021/why-does-the-intel--fpga-download-cable-ii-driver-installation-f.html


PKH
Novice
751 Views

You were right.
But what I'm looking for is not ii.
Please give me another URL.
I'm sorry.

JohnT_Intel
Employee
744 Views

Hi,


Currently I do not have the link of the usb-blaster. We are currently working on updating the KDB to include USB Blaster


PKH
Novice
739 Views

Thanks.

 

So does that mean I can't use USB Blaster right now?

How long will the update work take?

JohnT_Intel
Employee
732 Views

Hi,


May I know which Quartus version are you using? If you are not using the latest version then could you try the latest version of Quartus Programmer with the blaster driver included?


PKH
Novice
724 Views

I tried the latest version.

Even the latest version has expired.

 

C: \ intelFPGA_pro \ 20.4 \ quartus \ drivers \ usb-blaster \ usbblstr.cat

Navigate to the'<Quartus installation path> \ qprogrammer \ quartus \ drivers \ usb-blaster' folder
Right-click on usbblaster.cat, select Properties, and select the Digital Signature tab.
Select the "IFDLII Production Key1" signature from the "Signature List" and click "Details".
Click View Certificate
"Valid from January 26, 2019 to January 25, 2021"

JohnT_Intel
Employee
718 Views

Hi,


Please wait for the 21.1 release if you need to have the new driver signature.


PKH
Novice
716 Views

Thank you for a long time.

 

I really want to use it at work.

How long does it take?
Please let me know when it is released.

JohnT_Intel
Employee
691 Views

Hi,


It should be by end of this Quarter.


JohnT_Intel
Employee
644 Views

Hi,


The Quartus 21.1 is released. Please download the Quartus Pro edition to get the updated driver


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