2. Connection
11. Fit the LCD module to J10 on the RSK, so it lies above J3. Ensure all the pins of the connector are correctly
inserted in the socket.
12. Now connect the E8a to J6/E8 on the RSK using the ribbon cable, also connect the LCD module to J10 on the
RSK ensuring that the pin 1 designation corresponds to the marking on the RSK.
13. Connect the E8a debugger to a spare USB port.
The ‘Found New Hardware’ Wizard will appear. Please follow the steps below to install the drivers. Note that
administrator privileges are required for a Windows™ 2000/XP machine. Do not use “Windows update” to find
the drivers.
14. Verify the “Recommended” option is selected and click <Next>.
15. If using Windows XP, skip to step 17; otherwise click <Next>.
16. Click <Next> to install the driver.
17. Click <Finish> to close the wizard.
Note: The Windows driver signing dialog may be displayed. Please accept the driver to continue.
3. HEW Workspace
HEW integrates various tools such as compiler, assembler, debugger and editor into a common graphical user
interface. To learn more on how to user HEW, open the HEW manual installed on your computer (Start Menu > All
Programs > Renesas > High-performance Embedded Workshop > Manual Navigator).
18. Launch HEW from the Start Menu. (Start Menu > All Programs > Renesas > High-performance Embedded
Workshop > High-performance Embedded Workshop)
19. In the “Welcome” dialog box: Verify “Create New Workspace” is selected. Click <OK>.
20. In the “New Project Workspace” dialog box: Set the “CPU Family” to “H8S, H8/300”, and verify the “Tool chain” is
set to “Hitachi H8S, H8/300 Standard”. Select “E8A_RSKH838347” from the left hand pane.
21. Enter a name for the workspace. The project name will be automatically completed with the Workspace name.
You can change this name to “Tutorial” if required. Click <OK>.
22. On the “E8A_RSKH838347- Step 1” window: Select “Tutorial” and click <Next>.
23. On the “E8A_RSKH838347- Step 2” window: Click <Finish>.
24. On the Project Generator Information window: Click <OK>.
The project that is created has two configurations. The Release configuration can be used for the final release code
version. The Debug configuration allows modifications to the configuration for debugging.
25. Select the Debug build configuration in the left hand drop
down list on the toolbar.
26. Click on the “Build” icon to compile, assemble and link the project.
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