2.1 Xplained Pro Quick Start

The steps to start exploring the Xplained Pro platform are listed below. See also: SAM R34 Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit (DM320111) Quick Start Guide.
  1. Download and install Atmel Studio.
  2. Launch Atmel Studio.

When the Xplained Pro 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 board is powered:
  • The green power LED D400 is lit
  • Atmel Studio automatically detects the connected Xplained Pro and extension board(s)
  • In Atmel Studio, the landing page of the kit presents an option to launch the associated ASF. For more details, see the SAM R34 MLS Getting Started Guide (DS50002812).
  • The SAM R34 device is programmed and debugged by the on-board Embedded Debugger
  • No external programmer or debugger tool is required