Article ID: 000096537 Content Type: Error Messages Last Reviewed: 09/27/2023

Why does the niosv-bsp command report “Error - Unrecognized switch <b>qsys</b>” when using Intel® Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software?

Environment

  • Intel® Quartus® Prime Standard Edition
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    Description

    To create a BSP setting file using the niosv-bsp command, for Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software, use the .qsys file as the input file, but for Intel® Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software, use the sopcinfo file as the input file.

    niosv-bsp command in Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software:

    niosv-bsp -c --quartus-project=hw/top.qpf --qsys=hw/sys.qsys \
    --type=<hal or ucosii> sw/bsp_custom/settings.bsp

    niosv-bsp command in Intel® Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software:

    niosv-bsp -c --quartus-project=hw/top.qpf --sopcinfo=hw/sys.sopcinfo \
    --type=<hal or ucosii> sw/bsp_custom/settings.bsp
    

     

    Resolution

    The NiosV Embedded Processor Design Handbook is scheduled to add such clear information.

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