
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
4. Ensure that:
• The jumper JP2 is fitted in position 1-2, local target powered.
• The jumper JP3 is not installed.
5. Connect the board to the USB port of your host computer, connecting a micro USB cable to connector J40 (Link USB).
6. Allow about 10 seconds for the i.MX RT595 EVK device to enumerate for the first time. The device will appear as
LPC-Link2 UCom Port.
Now you can use the MCUXpresso IDE to run the various SDK examples. If the first attempt to debug a project fails in the IDE,
cancel the debug session and repower the board. On some machines the drivers take longer to enumerate for the first time, so
these steps should correct the issue.
2.4 Installation steps to use Keil and IAR tools
1. Download and install LPCScrypt for LPCXpresso boards (
http://www.nxp.com/lpcutilities
). This installs required drivers
for the board.
The Link2 (LPC4322 device) is pre-programmed with CMSIS-DAP firmware during manufacture, so you do not
need to program it.
NOTE
2. Ensure that JP1 is open to force the Link2 Debug Probe to boot from internal flash.
3. Ensure that jumper JP2 is fitted in position 1-2, and JP3 is not installed. These are the default position set during board
manufacture.
4. Connect the i.MX RT595 board to the USB port of your host computer, connecting a micro USB cable to connector J40
(Link USB). Allow about 10 seconds for the Link2 devices to enumerate for the first time. It is not necessary to check the
Hardware Manager.
Your board is now ready to use with your third-party tool. Follow the instructions for those tools for using a CMSIS-DAP probe.
MCUXpresso IDE can also be used with the board after setting up the board this way.
Now, you can use the Keil/IAR IDE to run the various SDK examples.
If using IAR, use v8.50.9 or latest. If using Keil, use v.5.33 or latest.
NOTE
2.5 Starting a debug session using external Debug Probe
The i.MX RT595 target can also be programmed and debugged using an external Debug Probe that conforms to the standard
Arm
®
Cortex-M debug connectors (either with 10 pin or 20 pin). To use an external Debug Probe, connect the probe to one of the
SWD connectors (J2 or J19) and connect power via the micro USB connector J39.
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