Description
No, the first generation EthernetBlaster does not support JTAG configuration of Stratix® V or Arria® V devices. The EthernetBlaster II download cable does support these devices, in Quartus® II versions 12.0 SP1 and later.
Resolution
Use an EthernetBlaster II or a USB-Blaster™ download cable to configure Stratix V or Arria V devices using JTAG.