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3. Software Installation
1. Insert the MSP430 CD-ROM into your computer. It should start
automatically, and the MSP430 start page will then be displayed.
You can also use a browser to open “index.htm” that is located in the
root directory of the MSP430 CD-ROM.
The eZ430-F2013 is compatible with Windows 2000 and XP.
2. Select Software → IAR Workbench Kickstart and follow the
instructions.
3. Respond to the prompts to install the software. The installation
procedure will install IAR and TI files. Finish the installation.
Read the file C:\Program Files\IAR Systems\Embedded Workbench
4.0\430\doc\readme.htm from IAR for the latest information about the
Workbench. The term Kickstart is used to refer to the function-limited
version of Embedded Workbench including the C-SPY debugger.
Kickstart is supplied on the CD-ROM included with each MSP430 tool.
The latest version is available from the MSP430 web site at
www.ti.com/msp430
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The above documents are accessible using: Start → Programs → IAR
Systems → IAR Embedded Workbench Kickstart for MSP430 V3
4. Hardware Installation
1. Connect the eZ430-F2013 to a USB port of your PC.
2. If the Hardware Wizard starts, respond to the prompts and point the
wizard to the drivers located in the following directory on a default
installation:
C:\Program Files\IAR Systems\Embedded Workbench
4.0\430\drivers\TIUSBFET\WinXP
Two devices will be detected; however, the same directory is used
for both devices. Section 11 of the eZ430-F2013 User’s Guide gives
detailed instructions on how to install the USB drivers under
Windows 2000 and XP.