4.5.2 Software Configuration

No software configuration is required to program and debug the same device that is mounted on the board.

To program and debug a different microcontroller than what is mounted on the board, Atmel Studio must be configured to allow free selection of devices and programming interfaces.

  1. Navigate to Tools > Options through the menu system at the top of the application.
  2. Select the Tools > Tool settings category in the options window.
  3. Set the Hide unsupported devices option to False.
Figure 4-8. Hide Unsupported Devices
Info: Atmel Studio allows any microcontroller and interface to be selected when Hide unsupported devices is set to False, also microcontrollers and interfaces which are not supported by the on-board debugger.