Update MCU-Link firmware on 1170EVKB

[nickager]

I am using MCUXpresso with an 1170EVK-B board. When I try to debug the project I receive the firmware update warning below:

Firmware update required

I have downloaded LinkServer and latest firmware from: https://www.nxp.com/design/design-center/software/sensor-toolbox/opensda-serial-and-debug-adapter:OP...

I've tried using LinkServer to automatically update without success:

./LinkServer probe '#1' update auto INFO: MCU-Link firmware update auto: not supported - the firmware (V3.122 or later) should manually programmed on the selected probe ([TQYQNHWCAQPZC] [MCU-LINK on-board (r0E2) CMSIS-DAP V2.250]) Firmware update auto: not supported

and then tried to put the board into a boot loader mode where I can update the firmware based on various instructions such as:

* https://www.nxp.com/design/design-center/software/sensor-toolbox/opensda-serial-and-debug-adapter:OP...

* https://community.nxp.com/t5/i-MX-RT/Put-RT1170-EVK-in-quot-ISP-USB-quot-mode-for-MCU-Link-installer...

* https://community.nxp.com/t5/i-MX-RT/Facing-issue-with-LPC-Link-2-with-iMX-RT-1170-Evk/m-p/1407341

* https://community.nxp.com/t5/i-MX-RT/i-MX-RT1170-with-MCU-Boot-Utility/td-p/1303418

 ... but have failed. Could my problems stem from the difference between 1170EVK and 1170EVK-B or am I missing something obvious?

Many thanks

Nick

[diego_charles]

Hi @nickager 

I hope to find you well. 

The i.MX RT1170-EVK implements LPC43xx as the on-board debugger, and the i.MX RT1170-EVKB the LPC55s69, ( MCU-Link). Maybe that is the reason why you had issues. 

Please make sure to download Linkserver from here  Linkserver 1.5.30 installer for Windows  . After installing the SW execute the update script at C:\nxp\LinkServer_1.5.30\MCU-LINK_installer\scripts (using default installation path)

The MCU-Link FW is now being distributed at LinkServer for Microcontrollers page referecenced above. 

I hope this could help you!

Diego

[nickager · Accepted solution]

Thanks that helped. 

I found this post helpful for "Install a jumper at JP3 to force the MCU-Link in ISP mode" - https://community.nxp.com/t5/i-MX-RT-Knowledge-Base/Using-J-Link-with-MIMXRT1170-EVKB/ta-p/1715138

Then:

$ cd /Applications/LinkServer_1.5.30/MCU-LINK_installer/scripts
J-Link firmware for MCU-Link programming script v1.0.8 March 2023.

NOTE: J-Link firmware supports MCU-Link Pro and MCU-Link on-board systems
that use an LPC55S69 in LQFP100 or BGA98 package.
Although the firmware can be programmed in to MCU-Link and MCU-Link on-board
systems that use LQFP64 package, the firmware will not run.

Place the board in ISP USB mode using the appropriate jumper on your MCU-Link.
Refer to the board documentation for more information.
Connect board via USB then press Space.

Programming Firmware_J-Link-MCU-Link_230502.s19
Programmed successfully.

- To use: remove ISP jumper and reboot.

I still had problems but this post helped: https://community.nxp.com/t5/i-MX-RT/Failed-to-power-up-DAP-ERROR-Could-not-connect-to-target/m-p/15...

and I finally have working onboard debugger.

[diego_charles]

Thanks for letting us know!
Diego