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resources:tools-software:sigmastudio:gettingstarted:installation [12 Jun 2012 16:25]
BillJ [Step 1: Before You Install]
resources:tools-software:sigmastudio:gettingstarted:installation [14 Jun 2012 20:36] (current)
BrettG [Step 4: Hardware Configuration] Updated link to online EVB help
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 ====System Requirements==== ====System Requirements====
-  * Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with SP2; Windows 2000 with SP4; Windows ME; Windows Server 2003+  * Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with SP3, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
   * 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)    * 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended) 
   * 50 MB of available hard disk space    * 50 MB of available hard disk space 
   * 1024 x 768 screen resolution   * 1024 x 768 screen resolution
   * USB 1.1/2.0 data port (Required for use with Evaluation hardware only)   * USB 1.1/2.0 data port (Required for use with Evaluation hardware only)
-\\  +    * Note that USB 2.0 or higher is required for use with the USBi (EVAL-ADUSB2EBZ)
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-Note: SigmaStudio can be installed under Windows Vista, however Windows Vista is not officially supported at this time and Analog Devices cannot offer any technical support regarding Vista installation or issues.+
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 ====Step 1: Before You Install==== ====Step 1: Before You Install====
  
   * Quit any applications you are running.   * Quit any applications you are running.
-  * Confirm that the Microsoft .NET Framework v2.is installed+  * Confirm that the Microsoft .NET Framework v3.is installed. 
-    * To install the Microsoft .Net Framework from the SigmaStudio CD, browse to the CD folder, and double-click the installer "dotnetfx.exe".  +    * (The "Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.Redistributable Package" installation and updates are also available for download directly from microsoft www.microsoft.com/downloads )
-    * (The "Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.Redistributable Package" installation and updates are also available for download directly from microsoft www.microsoft.com/downloads )+
  
 ====Step 2: Application Setup==== ====Step 2: Application Setup====
-  * Run the setup application (Sigma Studio.msi). +  * Run the setup application (SigmaStudioInstall.exe
-  * Review the contents of the license agreement+  * Review the contents of the license agreement
-  * If installing SigmaStudio for the first time, restart your computer when the installation is complete.+
    
 ====Step 3: Driver Installation==== ====Step 3: Driver Installation====
   * Connect the USB cable to your evaluation hardware and to a spare USB port on your PC.   * Connect the USB cable to your evaluation hardware and to a spare USB port on your PC.
-  * The Windows "Found New Hardware Wizard" will launch. +  * If this is your first time connecting the USB device, the Windows "Found New Hardware Wizard" will launch. 
-  * Choose “Install from a list or a specific location” and click "Next". +  * If prompted, choose “Install from a list or a specific location” and click "Next". 
-  * Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and Check the box for “Include this location in the search.” +  * Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and check the box for “Include this location in the search.” 
-  * Press the "Browse" button and locate the appropriate driver file in the SigmaStudio application folder (default folder is C:\Program Files\Analog Devices Inc\Sigma Studio\USB drivers): +  * Press the "Browse" button and locate the appropriate driver file in the SigmaStudio application folder (default folder is C:\Program Files\Analog Devices Inc\Sigma Studio X.Y\USB drivers, where X.Y represents the release version of the software
-    * For **USB serial converter** and Eval-Boards (FDTIxx.inf) select **ftd2xx.inf** file.  +    * For **USB serial converter** and Eval-Boards (FDTIxx.inf) select **ftd2xx.inf** file
-    * For **USBi** interface select **CyUSB.inf file**.+      * Any evaluation board sold after 2007 uses the USBi interface, but the FTDI drivers are included for backwards-compatibility
 +    * For the **USBi** interface select **CyUSB.inf file**.
   * Click "Continue Anyway" if you're prompted with "This software has not passed Windows Logo testing."   * Click "Continue Anyway" if you're prompted with "This software has not passed Windows Logo testing."
    
  
 ====Step 4: Hardware Configuration==== ====Step 4: Hardware Configuration====
-  * Setup the Evaluation hardware jumpers and i/configurations, refer to Evaluation Board documentation on the on the SigmaStudio CD (EVAL_ADxxx.pdf). Documentation is also available on the web at www.analog.com/sigmadsp.+  * Setup the Evaluation hardware jumpers and I/configurations, refer to Evaluation Board documentation available on the web at [[adi>/en/content/sigmadsp_evaluation_boards/fca.html|SigmaDSP Evaluation Boards]].
   * For additional help, see the Evaluation Board Setup Examples.   * For additional help, see the Evaluation Board Setup Examples.