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3. Getting Started
This section describes how to set up the software and get started with the CC2540 Mini Development Kit.
It is assumed that the instructions found in [1] (a printed copy of the quick start guide is included with the
kit) have already been completed, with both the keyfob and the dongle having been programmed with the
latest hex files. In addition, this section assumes that the latest version of the CC2540 BLE software (v1.0
as of the release of this document) has been installed. The latest BLE software can be downloaded at
www.ti.com/blestack.
3.1 Associate Driver with USB Dongle
After the software installation is complete, the USB Dongle driver must be associated with the device in
order to use the demo application. To associate the USB Dongle driver, first you must connect the USB
Dongle to the PC’s USB port, or to a USB hub that connects to the PC.
The first time that the dongle is connected to the PC, a message will pop-up, indicating that Windows
does not recognize the device.
Figure 3
When prompted whether to use Windows Update search for software, select “No, not this time” and press
the “Next” button. On the next screen, select the option “Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced)”, and press the “Next” button:
Figure 4
On the next screen, click the checkbox labeled “Include this location in the search:”, and click the
“Browse” button. Select the following directory (assuming the default installation path was used):
C:\Texas Instruments\BLE-CC2540\Accessories\Drivers