Article ID: 000074488 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 05/23/2023

Why do I get the following error message when generating the 10-Gbps Ethernet MAC, "Error: Error: Family name "Cyclone IV GX" is illegal"

Environment

  • Quartus® II Software
  • BUILT IN - ARTICLE INTRO SECOND COMPONENT
    Description

    This error occurs when you generate the 10GbE MAC Intel® FPGA IP and if you have installed the Quartus® II software with only a limited set of devices. For example, only Stratix® IV GX device support has been installed.

    Resolution

    To work around this error, you can simply re-install the Quartus II software ensuring that all device famlies are installed. Then, regenerate the 10GbE MAC Intel® FPGA IP.

    This problem is fixed in the Quartus II software v16.1.

    Related Products

    This article applies to 11 products

    Arria® GX FPGA
    Arria® II GZ FPGA
    Cyclone® IV GX FPGA
    HardCopy™ IV GX ASIC Devices
    Stratix® II GX FPGA
    Stratix® IV GT FPGA
    Stratix® IV GX FPGA
    Stratix® V GS FPGA
    Stratix® V GT FPGA
    Stratix® V GX FPGA
    Arria® II GX FPGA