Chapter 2
Getting started
This section describes how to power up the board and also how to start a first debug session using the MCUXpresso SDK. The
board is pre-programmed with a program indicating that the target MCU is running. Connect a micro USB cable from connector
J40 (LINK USB) to a host computer or supply to power up the board and run this program.
The following debug probes can be used with the board:
• On-board debug probe (LPC4322 Link2), Cortex
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M33 only.
• SEGGER J-link probes (version 9 or newer).
Other debug probes may also be supported by IAR and Keil tools and by other IDEs/debug tools. See third-party websites for
further information.
2.1 Starting a debug session using on-board (Link2) Debug Probe
By default, the i.MX RT595 EVK is configured to use the on-board Debug Probe (Link2) via J40 to debug the on-board target (i.MX
RT595), using the CMSIS-DAP debug protocol pre-programmed into the Link2 Flash memory. When connecting the USB cable,
this powers the board and you see that a virtual COM port enumerates.
When using the MCUXpresso IDE, the on-board Link2 can also be booted in the DFU mode (see jumper settings). If this is
done, MCUXpresso IDE downloads CMSIS-DAP to the probe as needed. Using the DFU boot mode, ensure that the most
up-to-date/compatible firmware image is used with MCUXpresso IDE.
The IAR IDE or other development tools that support the CMSIS-DAP protocol can be used in the default configuration (once
support is released for those tools). Check with your toolchain vendor for availability of specific device support packs for the i.MX
RT595 series devices.
If the Debug Probe is set up to boot in DFU mode, the USB bridge functions (virtual COM port) and Debug Probe
features will not be available if the board is not first initialized by the MCUXpresso IDE.
NOTE
2.2 Download and install the MCUXpresso SDK
In order to download the RT500 SDK, visit the MCUXpresso SDK Builder site.
• Go to
• Make sure to log in with NXP account
• Click select development board
• Type in “EVK-MIMXRT595”
• Add desired software components
• Now, download SDK
2.3 Installation steps to use with MCUXpresso IDE
1. Download and install the MCUXpresso IDE v11.3 or latest.
2. Install the RT500 SDK zip package.
3. Install JP1 to force the Link2 Debug Probe to boot in DFU mode.
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