User`s manual

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Section 2 Quick Start Guide (WinCE)
This section describes the following for the SH7709A/7729 HARP:
• The hardware and software requirements.
• Connections between a host system and the Key West.
• Downloading and running a binary image file.
2.1 System Requirements
2.1.1 Host PC Hardware and Software Requirements
The user supplies a host system with the following requirements:
• Hardware
 CPU
Pentium 133 MHz or greater recommended.
 Memory
32MB minimum, 64 MB or greater recommended.
 Hard disk space
Typical installation should require approximately 730 Mb.
 CD ROM drive
 Parallel Printer port
Bi-directional (IEEE 1284)
 RS-232 Serial ports
One required, one optional
• Software
 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 service pack 3 or higher (service pack 5 for WinCE 2.12)
 Microsoft Windows CE Platform Builder 2.12 or higher
• For application developers
 Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0
 Microsoft Windows CE Toolkit for Visual C++ 6.0 or higher
2.1.2 SH7709A/7729 Platform Requirements
In addition to the host system, the following is needed for operating the HARP:
• Standard ATX power supply (or CompactPCI chassis and power supply)
• Microsoft compatible PS/2 mouse
• Microsoft compatible PS/2 keyboard
• Null modem serial cable
• 25-pin parallel cable (CEPC cable)
• VGA monitor and cable