EZ-ICE board to the selected COM port using the RS-232 cable shipped
with your EZ-ICE package.
3.5 Software Installation and Operation
To install and configure the emulation software, refer to the VisualDSP
Emulation Tools Installation Guide included on the VisualDSP Emulator
Tools and Drivers CD.
3.6 EZ-ICE Modes
The EZ-ICE board has two reset states and two operational modes: hard-
reset, soft-reset, standby mode, and transparent mode. Each of these
states and modes has a role in debugging your target system. This section
covers how to use the EZ-ICE board states and modes when debugging
your target.
3.6.1 Hard-Reset State
On EZ-ICE hardware reset (reset switch on EZ-ICE board or applying
power to the EZ-ICE), the EZ-ICE board starts hard-reset state. The EZ-
ICE board does the following during a hard-reset:
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Disables the autobuffering handler
Sets EZ-ICE baud rate to 9600 bps
Transitions to soft-reset state
3.6.2 Soft-Reset State
Following a hard-reset or a software reset using the DEBUG/Emulator
Reset option, the EZ-ICE board is in soft-reset state. The EZ-ICE does
the following during a soft-reset:
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Resets the EZ-ICE board
Initializes the EZ-ICE boards internal firmware
Transitions to standby mode
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