External Memory Interface Pins
   Note: Altera recommends that you create a  Quartus® Prime design, enter your device I/O assignments, and compile the design. The  Quartus® Prime software checks your pin connections according to I/O assignment and placement rules. The rules differ from one device to another based on device density, package, I/O assignments, voltage assignments, and other factors that are not fully described in this document or the device user guides. 
  
 
  | Pin Name | Pin Functions | Pin Description | Connection Guidelines | 
|---|---|---|---|
| DQ[#]R | I/O, DQ | Optional data signal for use in external memory interfacing. The order of the DQ bits within a designated DQ bus is not important. However, use with caution when making pin assignments if you plan on migrating to a different memory interface that has a different DQ bus width. | Connect unused pins as defined in the Quartus® Prime software. | 
| DQS[#]R | I/O, DQS | Optional data strobe signal for use in external memory interfacing. | Connect unused pins as defined in the Quartus® Prime software. | 
| DQSn[#]R | I/O, DQSn | Optional complementary data strobe signal for use in external memory interfacing. | Connect unused pins as defined in the Quartus® Prime software. | 
| DM[#]R | I/O, DM | A low signal on the DM pin indicates that the write is valid. Driving the DM pin high results in the memory masking of the DQ signals. | Connect unused pins as defined in the Quartus® Prime software. | 
| CK_[6] | I/O, Output | Input clock for external memory devices. | Connect unused pins as defined in the Quartus® Prime software. | 
| CK#_[6] | I/O, Output | Input clock for external memory devices, inverted CK. | Connect unused pins as defined in the Quartus® Prime software. |