Texas Instruments MSP430 manual Operation2-5

		Programming MSP430 Devices With the GUI
Table 2−1. MSP430 Function Buttons and Descriptions (Continued)
Button Name	Sub-Functions	Description
		Verify the data in the MSP430 device according to the selected option.
	By file	A verification of the memory locations vs the selected object file is
Verify	By device	performed. (By file and by device are the same functions.)
	By range	Verify memory locations defined in the range field vs the data in the
		selected file. The defined range should not contain memory locations
		outside the data stored in the selected file, otherwise an error is reported.
		The on-chip security fuse is irreversibly disabled and any access, such
Blow Fuse		as reading or programming of the MSP430, is impossible via JTAG.
		Access via bootstrap loader interface is possible for devices that support
		that interface.
		Read out data from MSP430 device. When this function is executed, a
		dialog box appears; the file name for the data to store should be selected.
Read Out	By device	Read out the entire memory of the device and store the data into the file
		selected in the file name field.
	By range	Read out the memory locations selected by the range field and store the
		data in the file selected in the file name field.
		The reset of a MSP430 can be performed in two ways. After reset, the
		MSP430 may remain under JTAG control or can be released to operate
		normally and execute the program.
Reset
	PUC	A software reset of the chip is generated.
	RST/NMI	Generates a hardware reset by applying a low pulse on RST/NMI pin.
	With JTAG-release	JTAG is released after the execution of the reset (via JTAG or RST/NMI).
COM Port		Selects the COM port to which the programming adapter is connected
Baud Rate		Selects the baud rate for communication with the programming adapter
		hardware
		Help is available for programming MSP430 devices, command buttons,
		selectors, and the object file format used.
Help		The Help menu can be found in the system menu of the serial
		programming adapter software (right click on the symbol at the upper-left
		corner of the program window) or with the F1 function key.

Note 1: For some MSP430 family members, e.g., MSP430F2xxx devices, portions of flash information memory are factory preprogrammed with calibration data. Depending on which method is used for erasing the flash memory, this calibration data may be erased. Should the calibration data be conserved, it must be read out prior to the information memory erase or a flash erase method that does not affect the calibration data memory locations must be used. See the respective device data sheet for further information on preprogrammed calibration data memory locations.

If it should be saved, the following erase options must not be used as the Info memory will be entirely erased:

−Program with Erase Flash (flash-erase options: Main and Info Memory) or

−Erase Flash by Device

Instead, Erase Flash by File or by Range should be used.

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