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You can configure the µVision Flash Download Command to program the MCB1700 using the Flash Magic utility from within µVision. The steps to setup the MCB1700 for programming Flash are:

1. Configure Flash Programming.

   Use the toolbar button and click the Utilities tab to display the Utilities dialog, or
   Select the Project — Options for Target — Utilities dialog.

   • Enable Use External Tool for Flash Programming.
   • Modify the program path:

     Command: FM.EXE
     Arguments: DEVICE($D,$X) ERASE(DEVICE,PROTECTISP) HEXFILE(#H,NOCHECKSUMS,NOFILL,PROTECTISP) COM(1,19200) HARDWARE(BOOTEXEC,100,50)

     

     Note

     • Make sure the program path in the Command text box corresponds to where you installed the download utility.
2. Connect and Configure
   • You must adjust the COM number according to your PC configuration.
   • The jumpers on the MCB1700 Board must be configured for Flash Magic:
     • RST & ISP jumpers — ON
3. Download to Flash

   Click the Download to Flash button or use the µVision command Flash — Download to download the application program into the MCB1700 device.

4. µVision uses Flash Magic in batch mode for Flash programming. Monitor the progress in the Output Window that displays the messages Flash Magic generates.