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System Setup
2.1.3 TI Launchpad Firmware Upgrade
The firmware for the TI Launchpad must be upgraded for the first time before using the software. A jumper must
be modified, and the USB cable must be connected to the XDS110 port of the TI Launchpad to download
firmware. The firmware can be programmed to the TI Launchpad using the online tool, UniFlash. This link is also
provided on the Setup page of the GUI. The firmware bin file can be found at <Download
Directory>\DAC53204EVM_1.0.0_installer_win\install_image_DAC53204EVM\DAC53204EVM\firmware\acctrl.0.
3.0.3b.bin after unzipping the file install_image_DAC53204EVM.zip.
Follow the step-by-step procedure below to upgrade the firmware and install the device drivers successfully:
1. Remove jumper JP6 on the TI Launchpad, as shown in step 1 of
Evaluation Kit
.
Remove
xxx
Jumper
xxx
xxx
1
Mount
Jumper
Figure 2-3. TM4C1294 Connected LaunchPad™ Evaluation Kit Setup
2. Mount jumper on 5V-OTG. Retain the jumper on 5V-XDS, as shown in step 1 of
LaunchPad™ Evaluation
3. Connect the USB cable to the port on the XDS110 side of the board, as shown in step 2 of
Connected LaunchPad™ Evaluation
4. Connect the USB cable to the PC and open UniFlash. Click on Start Now in the Detect Device section.
5. If the GUI Composer framework is being installed for the first time on the PC, the browser extension and
the TI Cloud Agent must also be installed. Follow the 2-step installation flow prompted on the web page, as
shown in
Figure 2-4
6. Press the Refresh or Finish button after the installation is complete. This action should detect the
Launchpad™.
7. Press Start and browse for <Download
Directory>\DAC53204EVM_1.0.1_installer_win\install_image_DAC53204EVM.\DAC53701EVM\firmware\acc
trl.0.3.0.3b.bin. Press Load Image followed by Verify Image.
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Kit.
Kit.
Figure 2-4. TI Cloud Agent Installation
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