Installing Bascom

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To install Bascom, insert the CD that is included with the DevBoard-M32 and select Install Bascom from the Menu.
Once the Bascom installer launches, follow the instructions to complete the installation. Note: You need at least one printer installed on your computer to successfully install Bascom. This doesn't need to be an actual printer, just as long as a printer driver is installed.

Configuring Bascom for the First Time

Once Bascom is installed, we need to set a few compiler and programmer options before it will work correctly with the DevBoard-M32. To set these options, click on Options/Compiler/Chip.

You should now see the Options Dialog Box.  Select the m32def.dat option in the Chip drop down menu. Bascom supports a very large number of Atmel AVR chips as you can see on this list.

Next, click on the Communications tab (the lower one beside Output). Be sure the frequency is set to 8000000 which is 8MHz.  This is the default speed of the M32's internal oscillator.  If you need to choose to run the M32 at a different speed, remember to set the frequency here to match the speed of the chip.

And lastly, click on Programmer. Select the STK200/STK300 Programmer from the list if you are using the DevBoard-ISP.  If you are using a different programmer, select the appropriate one from the list.  Click on the Parallel tab and verify that the LPT-address is set to 378.  If you're using another parallel port besides LPT-1, then select the appropriate address from the list. Note: The parallel port needs to be in either EPP or ECP mode. Check your computer's documentation if you need to change the parallel port's configuration.

Next, click Ok and we're ready to begin writing a program.  Next - Writing Your First Program