3.1 Xplained Pro Quick Start
- Download and install Atmel Studio.
- Launch Atmel Studio.
- Connect the DEBUG USB port on the evaluation kit to the computer using a USB cable (Standard-A to Micro-B or Micro-AB).
The operating system installs the driver software automatically the first time the Xplained Pro evaluation kit is connected to a PC. 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 Atmel Studio automatically detects the specific Xplained Pro MCU and extension board(s) that are connected. The kit landing page in Atmel Studio comes with an option to launch Atmel Software Framework (ASF) and Atmel START example application codes for the kit. The SAM E54 device is programmed and debugged by the on-board Embedded Debugger and therefore no external programmer or debugger tool is required.