About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable

8.In the Mode list, select the desired mode (Programmer window). Table 1–2describes each mode.

1The EthernetBlaster communications cable supports the Joint Test Action Group (JTAG), Passive Serial Programming, and Active Serial modes.

Table 1–2. Programming Modes

Mode

Mode Description

 

 

Joint Test Action Group (JTAG)

Programs or configures all Altera devices

 

supported by the Quartus II software, excluding

 

FLEX 6000 devices.

 

 

In-Socket Programming

Not supported by the EthernetBlaster cable.

 

 

Passive Serial Programming

Configures all Altera devices supported by the

 

Quartus II software, excluding the following

 

devices: MAX 3000 and MAX 7000 devices,

 

advanced configuration devices, and serial

 

configuration devices.

 

 

Active Serial Programming

Programs a single EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16,

 

or EPCS64 serial configuration device.

 

 

Removing the EthernetBlaster Hardware from the Quartus II Software

Changes to the EthernetBlaster communications cable setup, including password change and IP addressing mode change, necessitate removal of the cable from the Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup on client systems, followed by adding the cable back into the Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup. To remove the EthernetBlaster communications cable from the Quartus II Programmer hardware setup, follow the instructions below.

1.Start the Quartus II software.

2.Choose Programmer (Tools menu).

3.Click Hardware Setup. The Hardware Settings tab of the Hardware Setup dialog box is displayed.

4.Click JTAG Settings. The JTAG Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the corresponding hostname or IP address of the EthernetBlaster hardware to remove. Click Remove Server.

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EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide