# Basic NorFlash Project 1.4

## Purpose

The basic NorFlash project performs basic tests on an external NorFlash chip connected through the External Bus Interfac (EBI).

## Hardware Requirements

This projects works with the following Atmel evaluation kits:

- AT91SAM7SE-EK
- AT91SAM9260-EK
- AT91SAM9263-EK
- AT91SAM9RL-EK
- AT91SAM9XE-EK
- AT91SAM9G20-EK
- AT91CAP9-DK

## Description

At startup, the program configures the SMC to access the NorFlash and tries to identify it. If it succeed, it retrieves its parameter and starts testing its blocks. Each block is first erased, then all its pages are written and verified.

## Usage

1. Build the program and download it inside the evaluation board. Please refer to the SAM-BA User Guide, the GNU-Based Software Development application note or to the IAR EWARM User Guide, depending on your chosen solution.
2. On the computer, open the DBGU port with a terminal application (e.g. HyperTerminal on Microsoft Windows).

- Settings: 115200 bauds, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control.

3. Start the application.
4. The program will output a startup message on the DBGU:

   > `-- Basic NorFlash Project 1.4 --`

5. Tests are then performed on the device; the results are displayed on the DBGU.

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