# QCC74xM Evaluation Kit user guide Set up and connect the Qualcomm^®^ QCC74xM Evaluation Kits (EVKs) to a Windows or Linux host computer to explore embedded development sample applications and build your own applications. Featured topics [Configure jumpers](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/jumper-config.html) [Connect to serial console](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/serial-console.html) [Build from the command line](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/build-cli.html) [Flash from the command line](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/flash-cli.html) [Connect to Wi‑Fi Network](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/wifi-connect-cli.html) ## Introduction What’s in the box List the hardware items included in the QCC74xM Evaluation Kit. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/kit-contents.html##unbox-kit ## Hardware overview Block diagrams List the available schematics for different versions of the QCC74xM Evaluation Kits. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/architecture.html##architecture Module feature comparison Compare the hardware and connectivity capabilities of the QCC74xM Evaluation Kits. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/feature-comparison.html##feature-comparison Board layout and jumper settings Describe the board layout and jumper settings. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/board-jumpers.html##mainboard-and-jumper-configuration LEDs and buttons Describe the purpose of the EVK’s LEDs and buttons. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/leds-buttons.html##power-led-and-buttons Sensors integration Describe the external peripheral interfaces that enable the use of sensors. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/peripherals.html##sensor-integration Antenna Describe the antenna options available on the QCC74xM modules. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/antennas.html##pcb-antennas ## Set up the Evaluation Kit Required hardware and software Identify the necessary hardware, drivers, and software needed before EVK setup. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/prerequisites.html##prerequisites Configure jumpers Configure the jumpers on the EVK. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/jumper-config.html##set-up Power up the device Connect the EVK to a host computer and check LED indicators to confirm power. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/power-on.html##power-up External flash pin assignments Specify the GPIO mappings used for external flash. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/flash-pinmap.html##flash-pinmap Connect to the serial console Use a serial terminal to access the EVK console through the detected COM or ACM port. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/serial-console.html##serial-console Check the installed SDK version Run the sysver command to display version information for installed SDK components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/check-sdk-version.html##verify-sdk-version ## Prepare the development environment Configure Windows setup and environment Set up required tools and environment variables to enable QCC74x development on Windows. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/windows-setup.html##windows-setup Configure Linux setup and environment Install toolchains and prepare environment settings for building on Linux. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/linux-setup.html##linux-setup Set up Visual Studio Code QCC IDE Install the QCC IDE extension and configure the workspace for developing QCC74x applications. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/vscode-setup.html##vscode-setup Set up Eclipse IDE Import the SDK into Eclipse and prepare the IDE for building embedded projects. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/eclipse-setup.html##eclipse-setup ## Build, flash, and debug Build from the command line Compile example applications using the make command for your selected board. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/build-cli.html##build-cli Build with Visual Studio Code QCC IDE Use the QCC IDE toolbars in VS Code to build, clean, and manage project images. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/build-vscode.html##build-vscode Build with Eclipse IDE Import and build SDK projects using Eclipse’s Build Targets interface. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/build-eclipse.html##build-eclipse Enter bootloader mode manually Press the BOOT and RESET buttons in sequence to place the EVK in bootloader mode. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/bootloader-manual.html##bootloader-manual Configure automatic flash mode Connect the required jumpers to enable automated firmware flashing. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/auto-flash-mode.html##auto-flash-mode Flash from the command line Execute the make flash command using the correct COM or ACM device to load firmware. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/flash-cli.html##flash-cli Flash with Visual Studio Code Initiate a firmware flash using the Flash commands in the QCC IDE interface. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/flash-vscode.html##flash-vscode Flash with Eclipse IDE Run the Flash target to program the EVK through Eclipse. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/flash-eclipse.html##flash-eclipse Debug with OpenOCD in Visual Studio Code Configure launch settings and run debugging sessions using OpenOCD in VS Code. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/debug-vscode.html##debug-vscode Debug with OpenOCD in Eclipse Set up an OpenOCD debug configuration in Eclipse and launch a debugging session. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/debug-eclipse.html##debug-eclipse ## Connect to a network Connect to a Wi-Fi network Run the Wi-Fi connection command to associate the EVK with an access point. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/wifi-connect-cli.html##wifi-connect-cli Check network status and connectivity Use the ping command to verify the device’s IP connectivity. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/connectivity-checks.html##connectivity-checks ## FAQs FAQs Troubleshoot issues involving USB access, debugging failures, and unstable connections. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-WL740-251/topic/faqs.html##faqs Last Published: May 06, 2026 [Next Topic Introduction](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-WL740-251/topics/intro.md)