Article ID: 000082658 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 10/18/2011

The Quartus II software version 10.0 incorrectly places PCI Express hard IP block for designs targeting Stratix IV GT

Environment

  • Quartus® II Subscription Edition
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    Critical Issue

    Description

    For designs that target Stratix IV GT devices in downbonded packages, the Quartus II software version 10.0 incorrectly places PCI Express hard IP block at the bottom XCVR block, which does not have a hard IP block attached to it.Compilation of the design fails with a message similar to the following:

    Error: Can’t assign I/O pad <“pad name”> to <pin name> because this causes failure in the placement of the other atoms in its associated channel. Error: The transceiver block has no associated PCI Express hard IP block.

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    Stratix® IV FPGAs