The board is provided fully operational, with latest NXP LSDK firmware installed.
The DB9 shielded serial cable (to connect console to the host PC) is included in the RDB kit.
Pre-built firmware images can be programmed by means of U-Boot using Ethernet (Cat-6 Ethernet cable is included) TFTP to transfer them from host PC.
Of course the CodeWarrior IDE, CodeWarrior TAP and Probe Tip are required for software debugging.