2 System Setup
2.1 Software Setup
This section provides the procedure for EVM software installation.
2.1.1 Operating Systems
The EVM software is compatible with the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7, 8, and 10 operating systems.
2.1.2 Software Installation
The software is available on the product folder, and can also be found in the
TPL1401EVM
inn the GUI Composer Gallery. Use the down arrow symbol to download the software. There are
two downloads:
TPL1401EVM GUI
and
GUI Composer Runtime
. Either download both, or just download the
EVM GUI; the runtime can be downloaded through the EVM GUI during installation. The software can also be
run online by clicking; however, only after the firmware and driver are upgraded. After the software is
downloaded onto the PC, navigate to the download folder, and run the TPL1401EVM software executable, as
shown in Figure 2-1. When the TPL1401EVM software is launched, an installation dialog window opens and
prompts the user to select an installation directory. If left unchanged, the software location defaults to
C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\TPL1401 EVM
installation of the
GUI Composer Runtime
application, the installer also requests for an automatic download from
the web. Select either
Install from Web
to download and install from the web, or
Install from PC
and provide the
path to the local file that is already downloaded. The runtime also installs the USB drivers, unless the drivers are
already installed.
Figure 2-1. TPL1401EVM Software Setup
The software installation automatically copies the required files and drivers to the local machine.
System Setup
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