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WDC ProSDK Download & Installation Guide
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Step 1 The ProSDK can be found on our Tools page. ![]() Click on the ![]() Step 2 Fill in the web form. Note that required fields are marked by * red asterisks. ![]() NOTE: You will be required to provide your MAC Address in the form of XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. A MAC address is a unique 12-byte Hexidecimal number assigned to a Network Interface Card, or NIC. This address is created by the NIC Manufacturer. If using a Windows machine, below are ways you can find your MAC Address: WINDOWS XP / VISTA: Click Start/Windows Button / All Programs / Accessories / Command Prompt OR Start Button / Run / (use Search box in Vista) Type in: command, then press enter. Type in: ipconfig /all (with a space between the g and the / ) The "Physical Address" under the "Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection" section will be what you will need. WINDOWS NT / 2000 / XP PROFESSIONAL: Click Start Button / Programs / Accessories / Command Prompt OR Start Button / Run Type in: command, then press enter. Type in: ipconfig /all (with a space between the g and the / ) The "Physical Address" under the "Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection" section will be what you will need. WINDOWS 95/98/ME: Start Button / Programs / Command Prompt OR Start Button / Run Type in: command, then press enter. Type in: winipcfg. Look under the info for the Ethernet adapter. (Your system may also have a modem. The "Adapter Address" will be what you will need.) After completing the form click on the ![]() Step 3 ![]() Click on the ![]() Step 4 ![]() When the following popup appears choose ![]() Step 5 The file should start to download. ![]() Step 6 When the file is downloaded the following window will appear. ![]() When the following popup appears choose ![]() Step 7 ![]() The installer will begin the setup. Step 8 ![]() Select ![]() Step 9 The end user agreement will appear. ![]() You must select ![]() After this you can select ![]() Step 10 You can see the complete list of program information. ![]() ![]() After reviewing select ![]() Step 11 You can now choose to install the software for all computer users or just for the current profile. ![]() ![]() After making your selection choose ![]() Step 12 The setup is now complete and ready to install the ProSDK. ![]() Select ![]() Step 13 The program will start installing. ![]() Step 14 ![]() You should now choose to ![]() Select ![]() Step 15 The TIDE for ProSDK software should now be running. ![]() Step 16 The launch icon for TIDE is now located in your windows start menu, along with the TIDE User’s Guide. These are located under the "65xx ProSDK" folder. ![]() |