Atmel AVR STK100, User Manual

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STK100 Starter Kit User Guide 2-1
Section 2
Getting Started
2.1 Unpacking the
System
You will find the following items in the pack:
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STK100 main board
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1 disk set
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Parallel/printer port cable
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ATtiny11 AT90S2343
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Atmel CD-ROM
2.2 System
Requirements
The minimum computer hardware and software requirements are:
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80486 processor or above
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16 MB RAM
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2 MB free hard disk space
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Windows 95/98 or Windows NT
2.3 Power Supply
9.5 - 15-volt DC power supply with 3.5 mm barrel connector, center positive or 7 - 13-
volt AC power supply with 3.5 mm barrel connector.
Note: If the regulator or other IC runs too hot, reduce the input voltage. The specially
formulated ink used on the STK100 will turn darker if subjected to heat to indi-
cate hot spots. It will turn lighter when the heat source is removed.
2.4 Connecting the
System
The system has two separate connections to the PC either of which may be used for
running or programming Tiny AVR devices on the STK100. The connectors for serial
and parallel port are next to each other on the STK100 board.
The two connections are serial 9-pin “D” connector connecting to the serial port or paral-
lel 25-pin “D” connector connecting to the parallel/printer port. The programmer software
must be configured for the correct connection. This is described in Section 6, “How to
Use the Software”.
Note that in order to update the internal firmware on the STK100 for new device support,
the system
must be connected to the parallel port.
In order to receive free updates, register at:
www.atmel.com/products/avrrisc/register/