Why isn't my Nios II detected when using the Nios II Hardware v2(beta) launcher in Eclipse for Nios II? - Why isn't my Nios II detected when using the Nios II Hardware v2(beta) launcher in Eclipse for Nios II? Description Due to a problem in the Quartus® software version 16.0.1, Eclipse for Nios® II may fail to detect Nios II hardware when using the Nios II Hardware v2(beta) launcher. The configuration window may show: Unable to communicate with system console. Resolution To overcome this issue use the non-beta launcher, or Launch NiosII Eclipse SBT From Nios II menu bar, run System console, and wait for this console to finalize its startup (device detection) Right click on the application folder, Run As > Run Configurations > Nios II Hardware v2 (beta). The Nios II instance should be found and Running/debugging can be launched. This problem is scheduled to be fixed in a future relase of the Quartus software. Custom Fields values: ['novalue'] Troubleshooting FB: 387629; False ['Nios® II Processor'] ['FPGA Dev Tools Quartus® Prime Software Pro'] novalue 16.0.1 ['Programmable Logic Devices'] ['Nios® II Embedded Design Suite (EDS)'] ['novalue'] ['novalue']