2.1 Xplained Pro Quick Start

Steps to start exploring the Xplained Pro platform:
  1. Download and install Microchip Studio/MPLAB® X.
  2. Launch Microchip Studio/MPLAB® X.

When the Xplained Pro MCU kit is connected to the computer for the first time, the operating system installs the driver software automatically. This driver supports 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2012.

When the Xplained Pro MCU board is powered, the power LED (green) glows, and Microchip Studio/MPLAB® X automatically detects the specific Xplained Pro MCU and extension board(s) that are connected. The landing page of the kit in the Microchip Studio has an option to launch the Advanced Software Framework (ASF) and the Atmel START example application codes for the kit. The target device is programmed and debugged by the on-board embedded debugger and, therefore, no external programmer or debugger tool is required.