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Windows will prompt you to install the MasterBlaster™ universal serial bus (USB) cable driver the first time the MasterBlaster programmer is plugged in.Quartus II 2.1 and Later- Driver InstallationWhen you plug in the MasterBlaster USB cable, Windows XP will automatically recognize it and prompt you for the location of the driver.
- Browse to the drivers directory.
- Select the mblaster.inf file and click OK.
- Set up programming hardware in the Quartus II software to complete your installation.
MAX+PLUS II 10.2 and Later - Driver InstallationWhen you plug in the MasterBlaster USB cable, Windows XP will automatically recognize it and prompt you for the location of the driver.
- Browse to the Drivers i386 directory.
- Select the mblaster.inf file and click OK.
- Set up programming hardware in the MAX+PLUS II software to complete your installation.
Related InformationSolutions for the following errors:
- Why isn't my MasterBlaster auto-detected after plugging it into the USB port?
- Why doesn't the USB port appear in the port selection window of the SignalTap™ control panel?