Article ID: 000084775 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 08/27/2013

Why does configuration of the Stratix III EP3S340 device fail when using the EthernetBlaster download cable?

Environment

  • Quartus® II Subscription Edition
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    Description
    Configuration of the the Stratix® III EP3S340 device may fail when using the EthernetBlaster download cable with the following error messages in Quartus® II software :

    Error: Can't find JTAG Server
    Error: Unexpected error in JTAG server -- error code 44
    Error: Unexpected error in JTAG server -- error code 44
    Error: CONF_DONE pin failed to go high in device 1
    Error: Unexpected error in JTAG server -- error code 44
    Error: Unexpected error in JTAG server -- error code 44
    Error: Operation failed

    In the meantime you may use a USB-Blaster download cable to configure the device.
     
    The issue does not affect programming of the volatile or non-volatile key into the Stratix III  EP3S340 devices using the EthernetBlaster download cable with Quartus II software.
    Resolution This is fixed in the Quartus II software version 9.0.

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