Pausing target processor: not responding. - Pausing target processor: not responding. Description Due to a problem in the Quartus® II software version 13.0, you may see the error message below when trying to connect the Nios® II debugger or run nios2-download. Using cable "USB-BlasterII [1-1.1]", device 1, instance 0x00 Pausing target processor: not responding. Resetting and trying again: FAILED Leaving target processor paused Resolution This problem has been fixed beginning with the Quartus II software version 13.1. Related Articles Pausing target processor: not responding. Custom Fields values: ['novalue'] Troubleshooting novalue False ['novalue'] ['FPGA Dev Tools Quartus II Software'] 13.1 13.0 ['Programmable Logic Devices'] ['novalue'] ['novalue'] ['novalue']