Critical Issue
When you use the Nios II software build tools to generate a Hexadecimal (Intel-Format) (.hex) File for the MAX 10 user flash memory, and convert it to an SRAM Object (.sof) File with Qsys, the .sof output might be incorrect. As a result, your Nios II software might behave incorrectly or fail to run on the MAX 10 device.
Upgrade your software to the Altera Complete Design Suite version 14.1 software update 1.