IFoundry Systems IFSYS-5651 MSP430 - Manual (Page 15)

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4 PREPARING IFSYS-5651 FOR USE
This section explains how to set up the IFSYS-5651 Development Board
4.1 Downloading the IFSYS-5651 board software package
In order to use the IFSYS-5651 Development Board, you will need to install software and
documentation that comes with it. This can be downloaded from iFoundry’s website from
the links provided in Section 12 - PRODUCT WEBSITE.
Uncompress the IFSYS-5651 package you downloaded on your PC. The package will be
stored under a top level folder called “IFSYS-5651”. All other folders will be referred from
this “home” folder location.
4.2 Preparing for installation
Prior to running any of the demo programs for the MSP430 please ensure that you have
installed the USB-to-Serial driver for the IFSYS-5651 board. Instructions for this is located
in Section 11 - INSTALLING THE USB-TO-SERIAL DRIVER.
Once you have done this, you should proceed to Section 5 - CONFIGURING IFSYS-
5651 FOR OPERATION.
4.3 Powering up the IFSYS-5651 board
The IFSYS-5651 board is powered up through the USB connector. This happens when
the board is normally connected to a PC or other host. Even if the PC is not involved in
the transfer of data, the USB cable will still be necessary, if only to supply power to the
IFSYS-5651 board.