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Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes
5.2 Software Installation
Find the latest software version in the bq27410 tool folder on power.ti.com. Make a search by Part
Number for bq27410 to access the tool folder. Use the following steps to install the bq27410EVSW
software:
1. Ensure that the EV2300 or EV2400 is not connected to the personal computer (PC) through the USB
cable before starting this procedure.
2. Open the archive containing the installation package, and copy its contents into a temporary directory.
3. Open the software file that was downloaded from the TI Web site.
4. Follow the instructions on screen until completing the software installation.
5. Before starting the evaluation software, connect the EV2300 or EV2400 to the computer using the USB
cable.
6. Wait until system prompt "new hardware found" appears. Choose "select location manually", and use
the "browse" button to point to subdirectory TIUSBWin2K-XP-1.
7. Answer "continue" to the warning that drivers are not certified with Microsoft™.
8. After installation finishes, another system prompt "new hardware found" appears. Repeat steps 1
through 5, but specify the directory as TIUSBWin2K-XP-2.
9. Answer "continue" to the warning that drivers are not certified with Microsoft. Driver installation is now
finished.
6 Troubleshooting Unexpected Dialog Boxes
The user that is downloading the files must be logged in as the administrator. The driver is not signed, so
the administrator must allow installation of unsigned drivers in the operating system policy.
7 Hardware Connection
The bq27410EVM comprises three hardware components: the bq27410 circuit module, the EV2300 or
EV2400 PC interface board, and the PC.
7.1 Connecting the bq27410 Circuit Module to a Battery Pack
Figure 6 shows how to connect the bq27410 circuit module to the cells and system load/charger.
USB
EV2300
Power
Supply
3.6V
LOAD
CHARGER
Figure 6. bq27410 Circuit Module Connection to Pack and System Load/Charger
SLUU482A – February 2011 – Revised August 2011
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