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3. Software Installation
The included CD-ROM contains the Silicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE), 8051 evaluation
toolset, optional software utilities, and additional documentation. Insert the CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
An installer will automatically launch, allowing you to install the IDE software or read documentation by clicking
buttons on the Installation Panel. If the installer does not automatically start when you insert the CD-ROM, run
autorun.exe found in the root directory of the CD-ROM. Refer to the ReleaseNotes.txt file on the CD-ROM for the
latest information regarding known problems and restrictions.
3.1. System Requirements
The following are the system requirements necessary to run the debug and programming tools:
Pentium-class host PC running Microsoft Windows XP or newer.
One available USB port.
3.2. Development Tools Installation
To install the IDE, utilities, and code examples, perform the following steps:
1. Click on the "Install Development Tools" button on the installation utility's startup screen.
2. In the Kit Selection box that appears, choose the CP250x development kit from the list of options.
3. In the next screen, choose “Components to be Installed”. The programs necessary to download and debug on
the MCU are the Silicon Labs IDE and the 8051 Evaluation Toolset. See Section 4. for an overview of all
applicable software included on the CD-ROM.
4. Installers selected in Step 3 will execute in sequence, prompting the user as they install programs,
documentation, and drivers.
4. Software Overview
The following software is necessary to build a project, download code to, and communicate with the target
microcontroller.
8051 Evaluation Toolset
Silicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Other useful software that is provided on the development kit CD and the Silicon Labs Downloads
(www.silabs.com/mcudownloads) website includes the following:
CP250x Configuration Wizard
CP250x USB Bootloader
4.1. 8051 Evaluation Toolset
The Silicon Labs IDE has native support for many third party 8051 toolsets. Included with this kit are several 8051
evaluation assembler, compiler, and linker toolsets. For further information on the tools, including limitations, see
the corresponding application note. Application notes can be found in the documentation section of the
Development Kit CD, or on the Silicon Labs website (http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/Pages/
ApplicationNotes.aspx). See Table 1 for a list of supported toolsets and associated application notes.
Table 1. Supported Third Party 8051 Toolsets
Toolset Application Note
Keil AN104, “Integrating Keil 8051 Tools into the Silicon Labs IDE”
Raisonance AN125, “Integrating Raisonance 8051 Tools into the Silicon Labs IDE”
SDCC AN198, “Integrating SDCC 8051 Tools into the Silicon Labs IDE”
