1. Make sure you are using Re7.31 or later software. 2. Make sure the chip is correctly installed in the adapter 3. Make sure the chip orientation is correct in adapter. 4. Make sure the adapter orientation is correct in programmer ZIF. 5. Make sure the chip pins are clean and have good contacting with adapter. 6. Make sure the adapter has good contacting with programmer ZIF.
The 25Q256 chips are tested and should work on this programmer.