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4. Software Overview
The included CD-ROM contains the Silicon Laboratories Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Keil software
8051 tools, Virtual COM Port drivers for the CP210x USB to UART Bridge, 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 the CD contents.
4.1. 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 C8051T630-DK development kit from the list of options.
3. In the next screen, choose “Components to be Installed”.
Note: Selecting the action that reads "Install CP210x Drivers" will launch a program described in “4.2. CP210x USB to UART
VCP Driver Installation”.
4. Installers selected in Step 3 will execute in sequence, prompting the user as they install programs,
documentation, and drivers.
4.2. CP210x USB to UART VCP Driver Installation
The C8051T630 Motherboard includes a Silicon Laboratories CP2103 USB-to-UART Bridge Controller. Device
drivers for the CP2103 need to be installed before PC software such as HyperTerminal can communicate with the
board over the USB connection. If the "Install CP210x Drivers" option was selected during installation, this will
launch a driver “unpacker” utility.
1. Follow the steps to copy the driver files to the desired location. The default directory is C:\SiLabs\MCU\CP210x.
2. The final window will give an option to install the driver on the target system. Select the “Launch the CP210x VCP Driver
Installer” option if you are ready to install the driver.
3. If selected, the driver installer will now launch, providing an option to specify the driver installation location. After pressing
the “Install” button, the installer will search your system for copies of previously installed CP210x Virtual COM Port drivers. It
will let you know when your system is up to date. The driver files included in this installation have been certified by Microsoft.
4. If the “Launch the CP210x VCP Driver Installer” option was not selected in step 3, the installer can be found in the location
specified in step 2, by default C:\SiLabs\MCU\CP210x\Windows_2K_XP_S2K3_Vista. At this location run
CP210xVCPInstaller.exe.
5. To complete the installation process, connect the included USB cable between the host computer and the COMM USB
connector (P4) on the C8051T630 Motherboard. Windows will automatically finish the driver installation. Information
windows will pop up from the taskbar to show the installation progress.
6. If needed, the driver files can be uninstalled by selecting “Silicon Laboratories CP210x USB to UART Bridge (Driver
Removal) option in the “Add or Remove Programs” window.
4.3. Silicon Laboratories IDE
The Silicon Laboratories IDE integrates a source-code editor, source-level debugger, and an in-system Flash
programmer. The Keil demonstration toolset includes a compiler, linker, and assembler and easily integrates into
the IDE. The use of other third-party compilers and assemblers is also supported.
4.3.1. IDE System Requirements
Silicon Laboratories IDE requirements include the following:
Pentium-class host PC running Microsoft Windows 2000 or later
One available USB port
