Software Installation - Silicon Laboratories C8051F540DK User Manual

C8051F540DK
Target Board
Figure 1. Hardware Setup using a USB Debug Adapter

4. Software Installation

The included CD-ROM contains the Silicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE), evaluation 8051
tools, optional software utilities, and additional documentation. Insert the CD-ROM into your PC's CD-ROM drive.
An installer will automatically launch, allowing you to install the IDE software or read documentation by clicking
buttons on the Installation Panel. If the installer does not automatically start when you insert the CD-ROM, run
autorun.exe found in the root directory of the CD-ROM. Refer to the ReleaseNotes.txt file on the CD-ROM for the
latest information regarding known problems and restrictions.
4.1. System Requirements
The following are the system requirements necessary to run the debug and programming tools:
 Pentium-class host PC running Microsoft Windows 2000 or newer.
 One available USB port.
4.2. Development Tools Installation
To install the IDE, utilities, and code examples, perform the following steps:
1. Click on the "Install Development Tools" button on the installation utility's startup screen.
2. In the Kit Selection box that appears, choose the C8051F540DK development kit from the list of options.
3. In the next screen, choose "Components to be Installed". The programs necessary to download and debug on
the MCU are the Silicon Labs IDE and the Keil 8051 Evaluation Toolset. The CP210x Drivers are necessary
to use the UART capabilities of the target board. See Section 4.3. for more information about installing the
CP210x drivers.
4. Installers selected in Step 3 will execute in sequence, prompting the user as they install programs,
documentation, and drivers.
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