Category: Programming
Tool: USB Blaster III

When using USB Blaster III and writing to the device in Active Serial Programming mode with Quartus Prime's Programmer,
The following error message appears:

Current programming hardware does not support Active Serial Programming programming mode

The initial shipment of USB Blaster III units does not support Active Serial Programming due to a firmware issue.
Therefore, you need to update the Product ID of the USB Blaster III to 6023.

<This workaround applies to:>
Users who own a USB Blaster III product with Product ID 6020 and who perform Active Serial Programming on the USB Blaster III.
→ Users who do not use Active Serial Programming mode do not need this workaround. Also, this issue does not affect JTAG communication.

For instructions on how to perform these tasks on Windows OS, please refer to the following Knowledge Base and web content.

[Knowledge Base]　Why Can't I Program Using Active Serial Programming with my USB Blaster III?

[Macnica Content] How to enable Active Serial Programming mode on USB Blaster III (PDF)