Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK – ARM 5.40) – A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

1.Download Keil5

① Quark Cloud Disk download link:

https://pan.quark.cn/s/f04fab904da2

② Baidu Cloud Disk download link:

https://pan.baidu.com/s/1nQq_sNxAPmjrxuD4XaBPXg?pwd=x66c

2.Introduction to Keil5 Software

Keil MDK-ARM 5.40 is a professional development environment for ARM Cortex-M/R/A series microcontrollers. It integrates the uVision5 IDE, C/C++ compiler, and debugging tools, supporting over 3750 MCUs. It provides CMSIS standard libraries and Device Family Packs for quick peripheral configuration. The built-in advanced code optimizer improves code generation efficiency by 20%. It supports JTAG/SWD debugging and is compatible with various emulators. It is suitable for embedded application development in industrial control, IoT, automotive electronics, etc., and is the preferred tool for embedded engineers worldwide.

3.Keil5 Installation Tutorial

1. Launch the Keil5 Installer: Locate the Keil installer file, right-click and select “Run as administrator”.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

2. Start Installation of Keil5: In the pop-up installation interface, click “Next” to continue.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

3. Agree to the Agreement: Check the “I agree…” checkbox to indicate agreement with the software usage agreement, then click “Next”.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

4. Modify the Keil5 Installation Path: The default installation is on drive C. If you want to install it on another drive, modify it and then click “Next”.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

5. Fill in User Information: This information can be filled in freely. After filling it out, click “Next” to continue.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

6. Wait for Installation: The software will start installing automatically. This process will take some time, please be patient until the progress bar completes.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

7. Complete the Keil5 Installation: After the progress bar ends, click the “Install” button, then uncheck all checkboxes and click “Finish”.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step TutorialKeil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

8. Close the Prompt Window: In the new pop-up window, also uncheck all checkboxes, click “OK”, then click the “X” in the upper right corner to close the window. When prompted to confirm exit, click “Yes”.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

4.Activate Keil5 Software

1. Open the Software: Find the Keil icon on the desktop, right-click and select “Run as administrator” to open the software.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

2. Open License Management: In the software menu bar, click “File” and select “License Management”.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

3. Run the Activation Tool: Go back to the extracted installation package folder, find the “Keygen” program, and right-click to run as administrator. If you cannot find or open it, make sure your antivirus software is turned off!

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

4. Generate Activation Code:

  • 1. Copy the “CID” code from the Keil software window and paste it into the Keygen window.
  • 2. In Keygen, select “ARM”.
  • 3. In Keygen, select “Professional”.
  • 4. Click “Generate” to create the activation code.
  • 5. Copy the generated activation code back to the Keil software window.
  • 6. Click “Add LIC” to activate the software.

Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial5. If you see the “License Added Successfully” message, it means activation was successful! Click “Close” to close the window.Keil5 Installation Guide (Keil MDK - ARM 5.40) - A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial

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