3. To register your license, click Register. This opens the Analog
Devices registration Web page in your default browser. Follow
the on-screen prompts to complete the license registration.

For simulator users (no hardware target), examples can be found in:<install_path>\proc_family\Examples\No Hardware Required\Your license now is registered and a validation code will bee-mailed to you shortly. (In the meantime, VisualDSP++ isoperational.)

If you are an experienced VisualDSP++ user, begin with theVisualDSP++ 5.0 Product Release Bulletin. This document highlights
new features and changes from previous versions of VisualDSP++.

4. To enter a validation code, launch VisualDSP++ as in Step 1.
Choose Help –> About VisualDSP++. Click the Licenses tab.
Select the serial number you want to validate and click Validate.
In the Enter Validation Code dialog box, enter the validation
code by typing it in, or by copying and pasting it from thee-mail. Click OK to complete the license installation.

W5.0
Installation Quick Reference Card
System Requirements
Verify that your computer has these minimum requirements:

The Analog Devices Web site, www.analog.com, is continually
updated with new Engineer-to-Engineer notes, data sheets, FAQ
topics, and application code examples, making it an invaluable
resource for VisualDSP++ users. Make a habit of visiting the site;
incorporate it into your daily routine for all of the latest information
concerning Analog Devices, processors, and development tools.

• Windows 2000® SP4, Windows XP® SP2 or greater, Windows
Vista™ Business edition, Windows Vista™ Enterprise edition,
or Windows Vista™ Ultimate edition• Intel Pentium® 32-bit processor (or compatible), 1 GHz or faster• 512 MB RAM• 2 GB available hard disk space (approximately 500 MB of which isrequired temporarily when installing from the Web download),
more for your own project data

For further information, refer to the VisualDSP++ 5.0 Licensing
Guide available via the Windows Start menu and in theVisualDSP++ environment (via Help -> Contents), under theheading of Manuals, as well as on the CD-ROM at:<cdrom>\Docs\Tools Manuals\50_lic.pdf• 1 open USB port for EZ-KIT Lite and USB-ICE connections
NOTE

Step 5: Learning About Your VisualDSP++ Installation
Congratulations, you are ready to begin using VisualDSP++ 5.0!

PCs with faster processors and/or more RAM can expect faster projectbuilds and simulation speeds. Performance under emulation generally
is bounded by the aggregate bandwidth of the communication
channel to the target.

If you are new to VisualDSP++, it is highly recommended thatyou begin with the VisualDSP++ 5.0 Getting Started Guide.
This publication is available via VisualDSP++ Help. Simply choose
Help –> Contents. In the Help window’s Contents pane, click
Getting Started Guide.

NOTE

If you are a SHARC or TigerSHARC user, you will
have to obtain a TST (test drive) serial number forBlackfin to use the tutorial.

In addition to the VisualDSP++ 5.0 Getting Started Guide,
EZ-KIT Lite users should explore the installed code examples.
These programs reside in a group of Examples directories locatedat the VisualDSP++ installation path, for example:<install_path>\Blackfin\Examples\ADSP-BF537 EZ-KIT Lite

Windows NT®, Windows 98, and Windows ME
are not supported.
64-bit host processors (x64) and 64-bit Windows editions
are not supported.

Overview
TOOLS CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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VisualDSP++ and EZ-KIT Lite installations consist of:• Step 1: Software Installation• Step 2: Software Update (if applicable)• Step 3: EZ-KIT Lite Installation• Step 4: License Installation• Step 5: Learning About Your Installation
This optional step identifies a variety of resources that can help you
master the purchased product as quickly as possible.

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Step 1: Install the Software

Step 3: Install the EZ-KIT Lite

Install the VisualDSP++ software before connecting any hardware,such as an EZ-KIT Lite or emulator, to your computer. Likewise,
use the hardware only when the VisualDSP++ software is installed
on your computer.
To install the VisualDSP++ software:

If you are using VisualDSP++ without any additional hardware, skip
this step.

• For a Web download, double-click on the download .EXE fileand follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

To install the EZ-KIT Lite:• For a CD/DVD media installation, insert the media into yourCD/DVD drive. The installer program runs automatically. If theinstaller does not run automatically, click the Start button andselect Run.... Type “D:\Setup.exe” in the Open field, where “D”
is the letter of your CD/DVD drive. Follow the on-screen prompts
to complete the installation.
Step 2: Update the Software
After installing the VisualDSP++ software, check whether an update
is available for your installation. Installing an update ensures thatyour VisualDSP++ software contains the latest processor support,example code, and bug fixes.
To update the VisualDSP++ software:
1. From the Start menu, select Programs –> Analog Devices–>
VisualDSP++ 5.0 –>Maintain this Installation.
2. Select Check the ADI web site for updates to launch your Web
browser. Follow the on-screen prompts to identify anddownload your update.
3. Select Install Downloaded Update and follow the on-screenprompts to complete the update.

Remove the board from the package. Be careful when handling theboard to avoid the discharge of static electricity, which may damage
some components. An ESD workstation is recommended.

An EZ-KIT Lite or USB-based ICE board is designed to run as astand-alone unit. You do not have to open your computer’s case.
1. Plug the board’s power supply into a surge-protected outlet(recommended). Connect the board’s USB assembly to yourcomputer’s USB port using the provided USB cable. On theboard, the power LED illuminates, and there may be othervisible activity (blinking LEDs, etc.). The connection activates
the Windows New Hardware wizard.
2. From the Welcome screen of the wizard, click Next two times.
The installation takes a few seconds to complete; a Windows
message about the new device being ready for use completes thehardware installation.
3. Verify that the yellow USB monitor LED is lit. (The LED isin close proximity to the USB connector.) This signifies that theboard is communicating properly with the host PC and is readyto run.
4. To use an emulator with your EZ-KIT Lite:
For a USB-based ICE, attach the emulator’s JTAG cable to theEZ-KIT Lite before power is applied to either device. Then power up
the EZ-KIT Lite and, for USB-based ICEs, power up the emulatorand connect the USB cable between the emulator and the PC. Referto the emulator documenation for further details.

Step 4: Install, Register, and Validate a Node-Locked
LicenseNOTE

The following procedure is for installing a node-locked
license. If you are connecting to a floating license server,
please follow the procedure outlined in Chapter 3 of theVisualDSP++ Licensing Guide, which can be found on
the CD-ROM at:<cdrom>\Docs\Tools Manuals\50_lic.pdf

VisualDSP++ and EZ-KIT Lite evaluation systems are licensed
products—they do not run unless a license is installed. There are
two types of licenses: Evaluation (KIT) and Full (ADI). Each grants
a registration grace period during which time the product is fully
functional.
• An evaluation (KIT) license grants you 10 (ten) days to registerand validate the license. Once validated, the evaluation licenceextends the full trial period to 90 (ninety) days for emulator
and simulator debug session; EZ-KIT Lite debug session areenabled permanently.
At the end of the trial period, unless you have upgraded theevaluation (KIT) license to a full (ADI) license, simulator andemulator debug sessions become prohibited, though EZ-KIT Lite
debug sessions continue to work, and the size of the user programis limited to 25% of the processor’s program memory.
• The full (ADI) license, which allows emulator, simulator andEZ-KIT Lite debug sessions, grants you 30 (thirty) days to registerand validate the installation for permanent use.
If you fail to register and validate your installation during the10-day or 30-day registration grace period, your copy of
VisualDSP++ 5.0 becomes inoperable until you complete theregistration and validation process.
To install a node-locked license:
1. From the Start menu, select Programs –> Analog Devices –>VisualDSP++ 5.0 –>VisualDSP++ Environment.
An information message indicates that no license can be found;select Yes when prompted to install a license.
2. On the Licenses page of the About dialog box, click New.
Select the node-locked license type and type in your serial
number exactly as provided. Your serial number can be foundon the sticker affixed to the back of the CD sleeve (package).