ADS 1.2 Release Notes --------------------This CD contains the ARM Developer Suite (ADS) version 1.2.

The Windows and Unix versions of ADS are separate products and the CD will be valid either for Windows platforms, or for Unix platforms. The printed CD label contains a list of the valid platforms. The Getting Started guide describes differences between ADS 1.2 and the previous ADS 1.1 toolkit. It also describes differences between ADS 1.1 and the earlier ARM Software Development Toolkit (SDT). If you are moving to ADS from SDT you are strongly advised to read these sections as there are major differences and improvements in ADS. The Getting Started guide is part of the supplied documentation and is also available as a Dynatext version after installation, and optionally (depending on your installation choices) as a PDF version. The following information relating to the installation process (and covering all platforms) may be useful: Before you can use ADS 1.2, you will need to install a license file. Details of how to install the temporary license key provided with ADS 1.2 and how to request a permanent license file are contained in the ADS Installation and License Management Guide. ADS 1.2 uses 1.0.1 or ADS to uninstall license file Guide. a different license key from that used with ADS 1.1, ADS 1.0. If you are upgrading from an earlier ADS, you will need the earlier version, install ADS 1.2 and then request a new as detailed in the ADS Installation and License Management

Once you have received your license file, if you require assistance with its installation, please consult our License Management FAQ within the Technical Support area of the ARM web site. Further advice on license installation can be obtained from license.support@arm.com. Ensure that you provide your ADS serial number and license file with all such enquiries. Technical support in the use of ADS 1.2 should be obtained from your supplier. Contact details should have been provided on the sticker on the outside of your ADS 1.2 box and also within your license file. They will also be displayed when you enter 'armcc -help' at the command line. The supported hardware platforms are described in the ADS Installation and License Management Guide. For Windows platforms, the following Versions/Service Packs are recommended: - Windows NT 4 - Service Pack 5 or above. - Windows 2000 - ServicePack 1 - Windows 98 - Second Edition - Windows 95 - version 2 The latest ADS support information can be found in the Technical Support FAQ on ARM's Web site at: http://www.arm.com/DevSupp/Sales+Support/faq.html Additional information is provided in Application Notes, which can be found on

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