Hi,

This is my first post.

My problem is regarding the MCS Loader.

The dreaded Pop-Up Box "Reset Required"Please reset target microcontroller in order to access the bootloader.....keeps on popping out everytime I tried programming the device.

I followed everything as what I have read in another thread. Below were the steps taken:

1. Using another programmer ICD-S, I initially load the 16F877 - 20 loader hex..no problem here, I preloaded it with bootloader hex.

2. Now I open my MCSP set the programmer to microcode loader.

3. I click the button compile/program.....and then the pop-out box reset required comes out.

4. I have a hardware reset and reset the thing but still it does not program.

5. Next step,I went to the loader menu then deselect the software reset so I can manually reset it using the reset button...still not working.

6. I have noticed in the loader toolbar that loader serial port is set none.
It is in gray i.e locked doesn't seem to detect my com port. I can't even click on the dropdown control. But in the toolbar of the MCSP I am able to select my serial ports. Not sure if this is the culprit.

The good news is using my hardware(pic devt board from PRLLCC) with max232 works when working with the MCSP on ICD tracing/debugging. No problem on this one..

I just can't make the MCS loader work. If I can make it work, I can do away with the ICD-S and just use the loader and the max232 h/w.

BTW, my set-up...MCSP 2.3.0.0, PBP2.46., Microcode loader 3.2.0.1

Thanks for the help in advance..