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Si5040-EVB
2. EVB Software Installation
The following sections describe how to install the EVB
software.
2.1. PC System Requirements
 Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP
 USB 2.0
 2 MB of hard drive space
 1024x768 screen resolution or greater (1280 x 1024
recommended)
 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
 Si5040 EVB Driver
Note: The Si5040 EVB driver is provided with the installation
files.
2.2. Microsoft .NET Framework Installation
The Microsoft .NET Framework is required before
installing and running the Si5040 software. Details and
installation information about the .NET Framework are
available via a shortcut in the NETFramework directory
or at the following web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
details.aspx?FamilyId=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-
034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en
Contact your system administrator for more details.
2.3. Si5040 EVB Driver
The Si5040 evaluation board requires a driver to be
controlled by the software. The following section lists
the steps for installing and uninstalling the driver.
2.3.1. Install
The driver files must be installed before the EVB is
connected to the PC via the USB cable. This installation
usually only needs to be completed once per PC.
1. Navigate to the “Si5040EVBDriver” directory.
2. Double-click on the PreInstaller.exe file to run the
installation program for the driver.
3. Click Install in the dialog box. Be sure to select a
location on the PC’s hard drive for the files, if
necessary.
4. If the PC is running Windows XP, click Continue
Anyway when the wizard warns that the driver does
not pass the Windows Logo verification for XP.
After the above files are installed, the operating system
will be able to identify the EVB’s USB controller when
the EVB is connected to the PC. The following steps
occur when the EVB is connected to the PC for the first
time.
For Windows 2000, when the EVB is connected to the
PC, the operating system will display a dialog box
indicating that it found new hardware. No other action is
required. The driver installation can be verified in the
Device Manager under the USB section; look for
“Si5040EVB” in the list.
For Windows XP:
1. When the EVB is connected to the PC, the Found
New Hardware wizard will appear. Use the default
settings that will tell the PC to look for the driver.
2. Again, ignore the warning about the driver not
passing verification by clicking Continue Anyway.
3. Click Finish to complete the install.
2.3.2. Uninstall
In the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs.
Then select “Si5040EVB Driver Set” and click Change/
Remove. The wizard will remove the necessary files.
2.4. Si5040 EVB Software Installation
To install:
1. Navigate to the “Si5040Software” directory.
2. Double-click on the Setup.exe
3. Follow the steps in the wizard to install the program.
Note: Use the default installation location for best results.
4. After the installation is complete, click on Start
ProgramsSilicon LaboratoriesSi5040
Software. Select one of the Si5040 programs to
control the EVB.
5. Refer to the online help in each program by clicking
HelpHelp.
To uninstall:
1. Open Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.
2. Select the Si5040 Software, and click Remove.
3. Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the
removal.
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