Specifications
iSYSTEM, February 2003 4/8
Getting Started
Setting up the EVB-56x board
Every development board is tested and loaded with a test code. Test application is loaded into
internal Flash, which can be erased ca. 100 times. Therefore it is not recommended to burn the
Flash too often.
EVB-56x with the option M comes with an external memory. The Code is loaded into external
Flash to save the internal Flash.
a) Ensure, that the Flash enable FLEN jumper is closed for standard board and open for
option M.
Connecting the board to PC
a) Plug the AC adapter into the wall and connect it to the EVB56x.
b) This will power on the evaluation board. Check that power indicators (LD1, LD2) lit
and that status LED blinks (MPU heartbeat).
c) Connect the board to the emulator through a proper port (BDM, Nexus). If the tools
(emulator, POD, winIDEA software) are not installed yet, stop here and setup other
tools first. See included manuals.
Running winIDEA
a) Run winIDEA by selecting Start>Programs>….
b) winIDEA will start up with default project
c) Insert the CD with EVB-56x support software into local drive. Go to
File>Workspace>Open Workspace and chose the MPC56x.jrf file on support disk.
Ensure, that you follow the folders started by emulator and POD types. For example:
If you are using the emulator iC3000 with BDM port connected to EVB-563, select
the file CDDIR:\EVB56x\Int_Ram\BDM_MPC563.jrf.
d) This will configure the winIDEA software with proper setup.
e) Go to Hardware>Hardware… menu and select your emulator options.
f) You can download the test code to the hardware selecting Debug>Download menu.
g) Successful download shall show start location in the code and disassembly window
and not report any warnings or errors.
h) Run the downloaded application by selecting Debug>Reset And Run.
i) Successful operating is indicated with blinking LED LD3. The code is running from
internal memory on standard board or from Flash with the option M.
What to do now?
winIDEA allows you to run code step by step, set breakpoints, examine and modify the source
code, change the configuration and much more. For more information refer to the winIDEA
documentation.