Release notes for the Ashling Development Tools for MIPS.

v1.4.4, 02-Jul-2009, (c) Ashling Microsystems Limited.

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*** Important Installation Information. Please read this section completely ***
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1. Please ensure you cycle power on your Emulator before running the new version of PathFinder to ensure your emulator firmware is updated to the latest version.

2. All the supplied examples and flash utilities are built, linked and SymFinded to run from the default installation directory (C:\PFMIPS). If you install in a different directory then you will need to SymFind again (otherwise, PathFinder will not find the source-code).

3. NXP PNX8543 and PNX85500 users will need to get a password file from NXP to allow the Ashling tools to unlock the EJTAG interface


Features of this release include:
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1. PathFinder at v1.4.4 and SymFinder-DWARF at v1.1.9. 

2. Added support for PNX85500.

3. Added support for PNX8543.

4. Support multiple Opella-XDs connected to a single PC.

5. Improved ASH DMA test application (now with source).

6. Now supports >8K DMA access.

7. Avoid driver reinstall when different Opella-XDs connected to PC.

8. Fixed un-removed registry entries during uninstall.

9. Opella-XD TPA (cable) now powered-down when no target voltage detected.