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* Gdb: (gdb).                     The GNU debugger.

* Gdb: (gdb).                     The GNU debugger.

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   This file documents the GNU debugger GDB.

   This file documents the GNU debugger GDB.

   This is the Eighth Edition, March 2000, of `Debugging with GDB: the

   This is the Eighth Edition, March 2000, of `Debugging with GDB: the

GNU Source-Level Debugger' for GDB Version 5.0.

GNU Source-Level Debugger' for GDB Version 5.0.

   Copyright (C) 1988-2000 Free Software Foundation, Inc.

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Configuration-Specific Information

Configuration-Specific Information

**********************************

**********************************

   While nearly all GDB commands are available for all native and cross

   While nearly all GDB commands are available for all native and cross

versions of the debugger, there are some exceptions.  This chapter

versions of the debugger, there are some exceptions.  This chapter

describes things that are only available in certain configurations.

describes things that are only available in certain configurations.

   There are three major categories of configurations: native

   There are three major categories of configurations: native

configurations, where the host and target are the same, embedded

configurations, where the host and target are the same, embedded

operating system configurations, which are usually the same for several

operating system configurations, which are usually the same for several

different processor architectures, and bare embedded processors, which

different processor architectures, and bare embedded processors, which

are quite different from each other.

are quite different from each other.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* Native::

* Native::

* Embedded OS::

* Embedded OS::

* Embedded Processors::

* Embedded Processors::

* Architectures::

* Architectures::

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Native

Native

======

======

   This section describes details specific to particular native

   This section describes details specific to particular native

configurations.

configurations.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* HP-UX::                       HP-UX

* HP-UX::                       HP-UX

* SVR4 Process Information::    SVR4 process information

* SVR4 Process Information::    SVR4 process information

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HP-UX

HP-UX

-----

-----

   On HP-UX systems, if you refer to a function or variable name that

   On HP-UX systems, if you refer to a function or variable name that

begins with a dollar sign, GDB searches for a user or system name

begins with a dollar sign, GDB searches for a user or system name

first, before it searches for a convenience variable.

first, before it searches for a convenience variable.

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SVR4 process information

SVR4 process information

------------------------

------------------------

   Many versions of SVR4 provide a facility called `/proc' that can be

   Many versions of SVR4 provide a facility called `/proc' that can be

used to examine the image of a running process using file-system

used to examine the image of a running process using file-system

subroutines.  If GDB is configured for an operating system with this

subroutines.  If GDB is configured for an operating system with this

facility, the command `info proc' is available to report on several

facility, the command `info proc' is available to report on several

kinds of information about the process running your program.  `info

kinds of information about the process running your program.  `info

proc' works only on SVR4 systems that include the `procfs' code.  This

proc' works only on SVR4 systems that include the `procfs' code.  This

includes OSF/1 (Digital Unix), Solaris, Irix, and Unixware, but not

includes OSF/1 (Digital Unix), Solaris, Irix, and Unixware, but not

HP-UX or Linux, for example.

HP-UX or Linux, for example.

`info proc'

`info proc'

     Summarize available information about the process.

     Summarize available information about the process.

`info proc mappings'

`info proc mappings'

     Report on the address ranges accessible in the program, with

     Report on the address ranges accessible in the program, with

     information on whether your program may read, write, or execute

     information on whether your program may read, write, or execute

     each range.

     each range.

`info proc times'

`info proc times'

     Starting time, user CPU time, and system CPU time for your program

     Starting time, user CPU time, and system CPU time for your program

     and its children.

     and its children.

`info proc id'

`info proc id'

     Report on the process IDs related to your program: its own process

     Report on the process IDs related to your program: its own process

     ID, the ID of its parent, the process group ID, and the session ID.

     ID, the ID of its parent, the process group ID, and the session ID.

`info proc status'

`info proc status'

     General information on the state of the process.  If the process is

     General information on the state of the process.  If the process is

     stopped, this report includes the reason for stopping, and any

     stopped, this report includes the reason for stopping, and any

     signal received.

     signal received.

`info proc all'

`info proc all'

     Show all the above information about the process.

     Show all the above information about the process.

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Embedded Operating Systems

Embedded Operating Systems

==========================

==========================

   This section describes configurations involving the debugging of

   This section describes configurations involving the debugging of

embedded operating systems that are available for several different

embedded operating systems that are available for several different

architectures.

architectures.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* VxWorks::                     Using GDB with VxWorks

* VxWorks::                     Using GDB with VxWorks

   GDB includes the ability to debug programs running on various

   GDB includes the ability to debug programs running on various

real-time operating systems.

real-time operating systems.

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File: gdb.info,  Node: VxWorks,  Up: Embedded OS

Using GDB with VxWorks

Using GDB with VxWorks

----------------------

----------------------

`target vxworks MACHINENAME'

`target vxworks MACHINENAME'

     A VxWorks system, attached via TCP/IP.  The argument MACHINENAME

     A VxWorks system, attached via TCP/IP.  The argument MACHINENAME

     is the target system's machine name or IP address.

     is the target system's machine name or IP address.

   On VxWorks, `load' links FILENAME dynamically on the current target

   On VxWorks, `load' links FILENAME dynamically on the current target

system as well as adding its symbols in GDB.

system as well as adding its symbols in GDB.

   GDB enables developers to spawn and debug tasks running on networked

   GDB enables developers to spawn and debug tasks running on networked

VxWorks targets from a Unix host.  Already-running tasks spawned from

VxWorks targets from a Unix host.  Already-running tasks spawned from

the VxWorks shell can also be debugged.  GDB uses code that runs on

the VxWorks shell can also be debugged.  GDB uses code that runs on

both the Unix host and on the VxWorks target.  The program `gdb' is

both the Unix host and on the VxWorks target.  The program `gdb' is

installed and executed on the Unix host.  (It may be installed with the

installed and executed on the Unix host.  (It may be installed with the

name `vxgdb', to distinguish it from a GDB for debugging programs on

name `vxgdb', to distinguish it from a GDB for debugging programs on

the host itself.)

the host itself.)

`VxWorks-timeout ARGS'

`VxWorks-timeout ARGS'

     All VxWorks-based targets now support the option `vxworks-timeout'.

     All VxWorks-based targets now support the option `vxworks-timeout'.

     This option is set by the user, and  ARGS represents the number of

     This option is set by the user, and  ARGS represents the number of

     seconds GDB waits for responses to rpc's.  You might use this if

     seconds GDB waits for responses to rpc's.  You might use this if

     your VxWorks target is a slow software simulator or is on the far

     your VxWorks target is a slow software simulator or is on the far

     side of a thin network line.

     side of a thin network line.

   The following information on connecting to VxWorks was current when

   The following information on connecting to VxWorks was current when

this manual was produced; newer releases of VxWorks may use revised

this manual was produced; newer releases of VxWorks may use revised

procedures.

procedures.

   To use GDB with VxWorks, you must rebuild your VxWorks kernel to

   To use GDB with VxWorks, you must rebuild your VxWorks kernel to

include the remote debugging interface routines in the VxWorks library

include the remote debugging interface routines in the VxWorks library

`rdb.a'.  To do this, define `INCLUDE_RDB' in the VxWorks configuration

`rdb.a'.  To do this, define `INCLUDE_RDB' in the VxWorks configuration

file `configAll.h' and rebuild your VxWorks kernel.  The resulting

file `configAll.h' and rebuild your VxWorks kernel.  The resulting

kernel contains `rdb.a', and spawns the source debugging task

kernel contains `rdb.a', and spawns the source debugging task

`tRdbTask' when VxWorks is booted.  For more information on configuring

`tRdbTask' when VxWorks is booted.  For more information on configuring

and remaking VxWorks, see the manufacturer's manual.

and remaking VxWorks, see the manufacturer's manual.

   Once you have included `rdb.a' in your VxWorks system image and set

   Once you have included `rdb.a' in your VxWorks system image and set

your Unix execution search path to find GDB, you are ready to run GDB.

your Unix execution search path to find GDB, you are ready to run GDB.

From your Unix host, run `gdb' (or `vxgdb', depending on your

From your Unix host, run `gdb' (or `vxgdb', depending on your

installation).

installation).

   GDB comes up showing the prompt:

   GDB comes up showing the prompt:

     (vxgdb)

     (vxgdb)

* Menu:

* Menu:

* VxWorks Connection::          Connecting to VxWorks

* VxWorks Connection::          Connecting to VxWorks

* VxWorks Download::            VxWorks download

* VxWorks Download::            VxWorks download

* VxWorks Attach::              Running tasks

* VxWorks Attach::              Running tasks

File: gdb.info,  Node: VxWorks Connection,  Next: VxWorks Download,  Up: VxWorks

File: gdb.info,  Node: VxWorks Connection,  Next: VxWorks Download,  Up: VxWorks

Connecting to VxWorks

Connecting to VxWorks

.....................

.....................

   The GDB command `target' lets you connect to a VxWorks target on the

   The GDB command `target' lets you connect to a VxWorks target on the

network.  To connect to a target whose host name is "`tt'", type:

network.  To connect to a target whose host name is "`tt'", type:

     (vxgdb) target vxworks tt

     (vxgdb) target vxworks tt

   GDB displays messages like these:

   GDB displays messages like these:

     Attaching remote machine across net...

     Attaching remote machine across net...

     Connected to tt.

     Connected to tt.

   GDB then attempts to read the symbol tables of any object modules

   GDB then attempts to read the symbol tables of any object modules

loaded into the VxWorks target since it was last booted.  GDB locates

loaded into the VxWorks target since it was last booted.  GDB locates

these files by searching the directories listed in the command search

these files by searching the directories listed in the command search

path (*note Your program's environment: Environment.); if it fails to

path (*note Your program's environment: Environment.); if it fails to

find an object file, it displays a message such as:

find an object file, it displays a message such as:

     prog.o: No such file or directory.

     prog.o: No such file or directory.

   When this happens, add the appropriate directory to the search path

   When this happens, add the appropriate directory to the search path

with the GDB command `path', and execute the `target' command again.

with the GDB command `path', and execute the `target' command again.

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VxWorks download

VxWorks download

................

................

   If you have connected to the VxWorks target and you want to debug an

   If you have connected to the VxWorks target and you want to debug an

object that has not yet been loaded, you can use the GDB `load' command

object that has not yet been loaded, you can use the GDB `load' command

to download a file from Unix to VxWorks incrementally.  The object file

to download a file from Unix to VxWorks incrementally.  The object file

given as an argument to the `load' command is actually opened twice:

given as an argument to the `load' command is actually opened twice:

first by the VxWorks target in order to download the code, then by GDB

first by the VxWorks target in order to download the code, then by GDB

in order to read the symbol table.  This can lead to problems if the

in order to read the symbol table.  This can lead to problems if the

current working directories on the two systems differ.  If both systems

current working directories on the two systems differ.  If both systems

have NFS mounted the same filesystems, you can avoid these problems by

have NFS mounted the same filesystems, you can avoid these problems by

using absolute paths.  Otherwise, it is simplest to set the working

using absolute paths.  Otherwise, it is simplest to set the working

directory on both systems to the directory in which the object file

directory on both systems to the directory in which the object file

resides, and then to reference the file by its name, without any path.

resides, and then to reference the file by its name, without any path.

For instance, a program `prog.o' may reside in `VXPATH/vw/demo/rdb' in

For instance, a program `prog.o' may reside in `VXPATH/vw/demo/rdb' in

VxWorks and in `HOSTPATH/vw/demo/rdb' on the host.  To load this

VxWorks and in `HOSTPATH/vw/demo/rdb' on the host.  To load this

program, type this on VxWorks:

program, type this on VxWorks:

     -> cd "VXPATH/vw/demo/rdb"

     -> cd "VXPATH/vw/demo/rdb"

Then, in GDB, type:

Then, in GDB, type:

     (vxgdb) cd HOSTPATH/vw/demo/rdb

     (vxgdb) cd HOSTPATH/vw/demo/rdb

     (vxgdb) load prog.o

     (vxgdb) load prog.o

   GDB displays a response similar to this:

   GDB displays a response similar to this:

     Reading symbol data from wherever/vw/demo/rdb/prog.o... done.

     Reading symbol data from wherever/vw/demo/rdb/prog.o... done.

   You can also use the `load' command to reload an object module after

   You can also use the `load' command to reload an object module after

editing and recompiling the corresponding source file.  Note that this

editing and recompiling the corresponding source file.  Note that this

makes GDB delete all currently-defined breakpoints, auto-displays, and

makes GDB delete all currently-defined breakpoints, auto-displays, and

convenience variables, and to clear the value history.  (This is

convenience variables, and to clear the value history.  (This is

necessary in order to preserve the integrity of debugger's data

necessary in order to preserve the integrity of debugger's data

structures that reference the target system's symbol table.)

structures that reference the target system's symbol table.)

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Running tasks

Running tasks

.............

.............

   You can also attach to an existing task using the `attach' command as

   You can also attach to an existing task using the `attach' command as

follows:

follows:

     (vxgdb) attach TASK

     (vxgdb) attach TASK

where TASK is the VxWorks hexadecimal task ID.  The task can be running

where TASK is the VxWorks hexadecimal task ID.  The task can be running

or suspended when you attach to it.  Running tasks are suspended at the

or suspended when you attach to it.  Running tasks are suspended at the

time of attachment.

time of attachment.

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Embedded Processors

Embedded Processors

===================

===================

   This section goes into details specific to particular embedded

   This section goes into details specific to particular embedded

configurations.

configurations.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* A29K Embedded::               AMD A29K Embedded

* A29K Embedded::               AMD A29K Embedded

* ARM::                         ARM

* ARM::                         ARM

* H8/300::                      Hitachi H8/300

* H8/300::                      Hitachi H8/300

* H8/500::                      Hitachi H8/500

* H8/500::                      Hitachi H8/500

* i960::                        Intel i960

* i960::                        Intel i960

* M32R/D::                      Mitsubishi M32R/D

* M32R/D::                      Mitsubishi M32R/D

* M68K::                        Motorola M68K

* M68K::                        Motorola M68K

* M88K::                        Motorola M88K

* M88K::                        Motorola M88K

* MIPS Embedded::               MIPS Embedded

* MIPS Embedded::               MIPS Embedded

* PA::                          HP PA Embedded

* PA::                          HP PA Embedded

* PowerPC:                      PowerPC

* PowerPC:                      PowerPC

* SH::                          Hitachi SH

* SH::                          Hitachi SH

* Sparclet::                    Tsqware Sparclet

* Sparclet::                    Tsqware Sparclet

* Sparclite::                   Fujitsu Sparclite

* Sparclite::                   Fujitsu Sparclite

* ST2000::                      Tandem ST2000

* ST2000::                      Tandem ST2000

* Z8000::                       Zilog Z8000

* Z8000::                       Zilog Z8000

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AMD A29K Embedded

AMD A29K Embedded

-----------------

-----------------

* Menu:

* Menu:

* A29K UDI::

* A29K UDI::

* A29K EB29K::

* A29K EB29K::

* Comms (EB29K)::               Communications setup

* Comms (EB29K)::               Communications setup

* gdb-EB29K::                   EB29K cross-debugging

* gdb-EB29K::                   EB29K cross-debugging

* Remote Log::                  Remote log

* Remote Log::                  Remote log

`target adapt DEV'

`target adapt DEV'

     Adapt monitor for A29K.

     Adapt monitor for A29K.

`target amd-eb DEV SPEED PROG'

`target amd-eb DEV SPEED PROG'

     Remote PC-resident AMD EB29K board, attached over serial lines.

     Remote PC-resident AMD EB29K board, attached over serial lines.

     DEV is the serial device, as for `target remote'; SPEED allows you

     DEV is the serial device, as for `target remote'; SPEED allows you

     to specify the linespeed; and PROG is the name of the program to

     to specify the linespeed; and PROG is the name of the program to

     be debugged, as it appears to DOS on the PC.  *Note EBMON protocol

     be debugged, as it appears to DOS on the PC.  *Note EBMON protocol

     for AMD29K: A29K EB29K.

     for AMD29K: A29K EB29K.

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A29K UDI

A29K UDI

........

........

   GDB supports AMD's UDI ("Universal Debugger Interface") protocol for

   GDB supports AMD's UDI ("Universal Debugger Interface") protocol for

debugging the a29k processor family.  To use this configuration with

debugging the a29k processor family.  To use this configuration with

AMD targets running the MiniMON monitor, you need the program `MONTIP',

AMD targets running the MiniMON monitor, you need the program `MONTIP',

available from AMD at no charge.  You can also use GDB with the

available from AMD at no charge.  You can also use GDB with the

UDI-conformant a29k simulator program `ISSTIP', also available from AMD.

UDI-conformant a29k simulator program `ISSTIP', also available from AMD.

`target udi KEYWORD'

`target udi KEYWORD'

     Select the UDI interface to a remote a29k board or simulator, where

     Select the UDI interface to a remote a29k board or simulator, where

     KEYWORD is an entry in the AMD configuration file `udi_soc'.  This

     KEYWORD is an entry in the AMD configuration file `udi_soc'.  This

     file contains keyword entries which specify parameters used to

     file contains keyword entries which specify parameters used to

     connect to a29k targets.  If the `udi_soc' file is not in your

     connect to a29k targets.  If the `udi_soc' file is not in your

     working directory, you must set the environment variable `UDICONF'

     working directory, you must set the environment variable `UDICONF'

     to its pathname.

     to its pathname.

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EBMON protocol for AMD29K

EBMON protocol for AMD29K

.........................

.........................

   AMD distributes a 29K development board meant to fit in a PC,

   AMD distributes a 29K development board meant to fit in a PC,

together with a DOS-hosted monitor program called `EBMON'.  As a

together with a DOS-hosted monitor program called `EBMON'.  As a

shorthand term, this development system is called the "EB29K".  To use

shorthand term, this development system is called the "EB29K".  To use

GDB from a Unix system to run programs on the EB29K board, you must

GDB from a Unix system to run programs on the EB29K board, you must

first connect a serial cable between the PC (which hosts the EB29K

first connect a serial cable between the PC (which hosts the EB29K

board) and a serial port on the Unix system.  In the following, we

board) and a serial port on the Unix system.  In the following, we

assume you've hooked the cable between the PC's `COM1' port and

assume you've hooked the cable between the PC's `COM1' port and

`/dev/ttya' on the Unix system.

`/dev/ttya' on the Unix system.

File: gdb.info,  Node: Comms (EB29K),  Next: gdb-EB29K,  Prev: A29K EB29K,  Up: A29K Embedded

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Communications setup

Communications setup

....................

....................

   The next step is to set up the PC's port, by doing something like

   The next step is to set up the PC's port, by doing something like

this in DOS on the PC:

this in DOS on the PC:

     C:\> MODE com1:9600,n,8,1,none

     C:\> MODE com1:9600,n,8,1,none

This example--run on an MS DOS 4.0 system--sets the PC port to 9600

This example--run on an MS DOS 4.0 system--sets the PC port to 9600

bps, no parity, eight data bits, one stop bit, and no "retry" action;

bps, no parity, eight data bits, one stop bit, and no "retry" action;

you must match the communications parameters when establishing the Unix

you must match the communications parameters when establishing the Unix

end of the connection as well.

end of the connection as well.

   To give control of the PC to the Unix side of the serial line, type

   To give control of the PC to the Unix side of the serial line, type

the following at the DOS console:

the following at the DOS console:

     C:\> CTTY com1

     C:\> CTTY com1

(Later, if you wish to return control to the DOS console, you can use

(Later, if you wish to return control to the DOS console, you can use

the command `CTTY con'--but you must send it over the device that had

the command `CTTY con'--but you must send it over the device that had

control, in our example over the `COM1' serial line.)

control, in our example over the `COM1' serial line.)

   From the Unix host, use a communications program such as `tip' or

   From the Unix host, use a communications program such as `tip' or

`cu' to communicate with the PC; for example,

`cu' to communicate with the PC; for example,

     cu -s 9600 -l /dev/ttya

     cu -s 9600 -l /dev/ttya

The `cu' options shown specify, respectively, the linespeed and the

The `cu' options shown specify, respectively, the linespeed and the

serial port to use.  If you use `tip' instead, your command line may

serial port to use.  If you use `tip' instead, your command line may

look something like the following:

look something like the following:

     tip -9600 /dev/ttya

     tip -9600 /dev/ttya

Your system may require a different name where we show `/dev/ttya' as

Your system may require a different name where we show `/dev/ttya' as

the argument to `tip'.  The communications parameters, including which

the argument to `tip'.  The communications parameters, including which

port to use, are associated with the `tip' argument in the "remote"

port to use, are associated with the `tip' argument in the "remote"

descriptions file--normally the system table `/etc/remote'.

descriptions file--normally the system table `/etc/remote'.

   Using the `tip' or `cu' connection, change the DOS working directory

   Using the `tip' or `cu' connection, change the DOS working directory

to the directory containing a copy of your 29K program, then start the

to the directory containing a copy of your 29K program, then start the

PC program `EBMON' (an EB29K control program supplied with your board

PC program `EBMON' (an EB29K control program supplied with your board

by AMD).  You should see an initial display from `EBMON' similar to the

by AMD).  You should see an initial display from `EBMON' similar to the

one that follows, ending with the `EBMON' prompt `#'--

one that follows, ending with the `EBMON' prompt `#'--

     C:\> G:

     C:\> G:

     G:\> CD \usr\joe\work29k

     G:\> CD \usr\joe\work29k

     G:\USR\JOE\WORK29K> EBMON

     G:\USR\JOE\WORK29K> EBMON

     Am29000 PC Coprocessor Board Monitor, version 3.0-18

     Am29000 PC Coprocessor Board Monitor, version 3.0-18

     Copyright 1990 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

     Copyright 1990 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

     Written by Gibbons and Associates, Inc.

     Written by Gibbons and Associates, Inc.

     Enter '?' or 'H' for help

     Enter '?' or 'H' for help

     PC Coprocessor Type   = EB29K

     PC Coprocessor Type   = EB29K

     I/O Base              = 0x208

     I/O Base              = 0x208

     Memory Base           = 0xd0000

     Memory Base           = 0xd0000

     Data Memory Size      = 2048KB

     Data Memory Size      = 2048KB

     Available I-RAM Range = 0x8000 to 0x1fffff

     Available I-RAM Range = 0x8000 to 0x1fffff

     Available D-RAM Range = 0x80002000 to 0x801fffff

     Available D-RAM Range = 0x80002000 to 0x801fffff

     PageSize              = 0x400

     PageSize              = 0x400

     Register Stack Size   = 0x800

     Register Stack Size   = 0x800

     Memory Stack Size     = 0x1800

     Memory Stack Size     = 0x1800

     CPU PRL               = 0x3

     CPU PRL               = 0x3

     Am29027 Available     = No

     Am29027 Available     = No

     Byte Write Available  = Yes

     Byte Write Available  = Yes

     # ~.

     # ~.

   Then exit the `cu' or `tip' program (done in the example by typing

   Then exit the `cu' or `tip' program (done in the example by typing

`~.' at the `EBMON' prompt).  `EBMON' keeps running, ready for GDB to

`~.' at the `EBMON' prompt).  `EBMON' keeps running, ready for GDB to

take over.

take over.

   For this example, we've assumed what is probably the most convenient

   For this example, we've assumed what is probably the most convenient

way to make sure the same 29K program is on both the PC and the Unix

way to make sure the same 29K program is on both the PC and the Unix

system: a PC/NFS connection that establishes "drive `G:'" on the PC as

system: a PC/NFS connection that establishes "drive `G:'" on the PC as

a file system on the Unix host.  If you do not have PC/NFS or something

a file system on the Unix host.  If you do not have PC/NFS or something

similar connecting the two systems, you must arrange some other

similar connecting the two systems, you must arrange some other

way--perhaps floppy-disk transfer--of getting the 29K program from the

way--perhaps floppy-disk transfer--of getting the 29K program from the

Unix system to the PC; GDB does _not_ download it over the serial line.

Unix system to the PC; GDB does _not_ download it over the serial line.

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EB29K cross-debugging

EB29K cross-debugging

.....................

.....................

   Finally, `cd' to the directory containing an image of your 29K

   Finally, `cd' to the directory containing an image of your 29K

program on the Unix system, and start GDB--specifying as argument the

program on the Unix system, and start GDB--specifying as argument the

name of your 29K program:

name of your 29K program:

     cd /usr/joe/work29k

     cd /usr/joe/work29k

     gdb myfoo

     gdb myfoo

   Now you can use the `target' command:

   Now you can use the `target' command:

     target amd-eb /dev/ttya 9600 MYFOO

     target amd-eb /dev/ttya 9600 MYFOO

In this example, we've assumed your program is in a file called

In this example, we've assumed your program is in a file called

`myfoo'.  Note that the filename given as the last argument to `target

`myfoo'.  Note that the filename given as the last argument to `target

amd-eb' should be the name of the program as it appears to DOS.  In our

amd-eb' should be the name of the program as it appears to DOS.  In our

example this is simply `MYFOO', but in general it can include a DOS

example this is simply `MYFOO', but in general it can include a DOS

path, and depending on your transfer mechanism may not resemble the

path, and depending on your transfer mechanism may not resemble the

name on the Unix side.

name on the Unix side.

   At this point, you can set any breakpoints you wish; when you are

   At this point, you can set any breakpoints you wish; when you are

ready to see your program run on the 29K board, use the GDB command

ready to see your program run on the 29K board, use the GDB command

`run'.

`run'.

   To stop debugging the remote program, use the GDB `detach' command.

   To stop debugging the remote program, use the GDB `detach' command.

   To return control of the PC to its console, use `tip' or `cu' once

   To return control of the PC to its console, use `tip' or `cu' once

again, after your GDB session has concluded, to attach to `EBMON'.  You

again, after your GDB session has concluded, to attach to `EBMON'.  You

can then type the command `q' to shut down `EBMON', returning control

can then type the command `q' to shut down `EBMON', returning control

to the DOS command-line interpreter.  Type `CTTY con' to return command

to the DOS command-line interpreter.  Type `CTTY con' to return command

input to the main DOS console, and type `~.' to leave `tip' or `cu'.

input to the main DOS console, and type `~.' to leave `tip' or `cu'.

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Remote log

Remote log

..........

..........

   The `target amd-eb' command creates a file `eb.log' in the current

   The `target amd-eb' command creates a file `eb.log' in the current

working directory, to help debug problems with the connection.

working directory, to help debug problems with the connection.

`eb.log' records all the output from `EBMON', including echoes of the

`eb.log' records all the output from `EBMON', including echoes of the

commands sent to it.  Running `tail -f' on this file in another window

commands sent to it.  Running `tail -f' on this file in another window

often helps to understand trouble with `EBMON', or unexpected events on

often helps to understand trouble with `EBMON', or unexpected events on

the PC side of the connection.

the PC side of the connection.

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ARM

ARM

---

---

`target rdi DEV'

`target rdi DEV'

     ARM Angel monitor, via RDI library interface to ADP protocol.  You

     ARM Angel monitor, via RDI library interface to ADP protocol.  You

     may use this target to communicate with both boards running the

     may use this target to communicate with both boards running the

     Angel monitor, or with the EmbeddedICE JTAG debug device.

     Angel monitor, or with the EmbeddedICE JTAG debug device.

`target rdp DEV'

`target rdp DEV'

     ARM Demon monitor.

     ARM Demon monitor.

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Hitachi H8/300

Hitachi H8/300

--------------

--------------

`target hms DEV'

`target hms DEV'

     A Hitachi SH, H8/300, or H8/500 board, attached via serial line to

     A Hitachi SH, H8/300, or H8/500 board, attached via serial line to

     your host.  Use special commands `device' and `speed' to control

     your host.  Use special commands `device' and `speed' to control

     the serial line and the communications speed used.

     the serial line and the communications speed used.

`target e7000 DEV'

`target e7000 DEV'

     E7000 emulator for Hitachi H8 and SH.

     E7000 emulator for Hitachi H8 and SH.

`target sh3 DEV'

`target sh3 DEV'

`target sh3e DEV'

`target sh3e DEV'

     Hitachi SH-3 and SH-3E target systems.

     Hitachi SH-3 and SH-3E target systems.

   When you select remote debugging to a Hitachi SH, H8/300, or H8/500

   When you select remote debugging to a Hitachi SH, H8/300, or H8/500

board, the `load' command downloads your program to the Hitachi board

board, the `load' command downloads your program to the Hitachi board

and also opens it as the current executable target for GDB on your host

and also opens it as the current executable target for GDB on your host

(like the `file' command).

(like the `file' command).

   GDB needs to know these things to talk to your Hitachi SH, H8/300,

   GDB needs to know these things to talk to your Hitachi SH, H8/300,

or H8/500:

or H8/500:

  1. that you want to use `target hms', the remote debugging interface

  1. that you want to use `target hms', the remote debugging interface

     for Hitachi microprocessors, or `target e7000', the in-circuit

     for Hitachi microprocessors, or `target e7000', the in-circuit

     emulator for the Hitachi SH and the Hitachi 300H.  (`target hms' is

     emulator for the Hitachi SH and the Hitachi 300H.  (`target hms' is

     the default when GDB is configured specifically for the Hitachi SH,

     the default when GDB is configured specifically for the Hitachi SH,

     H8/300, or H8/500.)

     H8/300, or H8/500.)

  2. what serial device connects your host to your Hitachi board (the

  2. what serial device connects your host to your Hitachi board (the

     first serial device available on your host is the default).

     first serial device available on your host is the default).

  3. what speed to use over the serial device.

  3. what speed to use over the serial device.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* Hitachi Boards::      Connecting to Hitachi boards.

* Hitachi Boards::      Connecting to Hitachi boards.

* Hitachi ICE::         Using the E7000 In-Circuit Emulator.

* Hitachi ICE::         Using the E7000 In-Circuit Emulator.

* Hitachi Special::     Special GDB commands for Hitachi micros.

* Hitachi Special::     Special GDB commands for Hitachi micros.

File: gdb.info,  Node: Hitachi Boards,  Next: Hitachi ICE,  Up: H8/300

File: gdb.info,  Node: Hitachi Boards,  Next: Hitachi ICE,  Up: H8/300

Connecting to Hitachi boards

Connecting to Hitachi boards

............................

............................

   Use the special `GDB' command `device PORT' if you need to

   Use the special `GDB' command `device PORT' if you need to

explicitly set the serial device.  The default PORT is the first

explicitly set the serial device.  The default PORT is the first

available port on your host.  This is only necessary on Unix hosts,

available port on your host.  This is only necessary on Unix hosts,

where it is typically something like `/dev/ttya'.

where it is typically something like `/dev/ttya'.

   `GDB' has another special command to set the communications speed:

   `GDB' has another special command to set the communications speed:

`speed BPS'.  This command also is only used from Unix hosts; on DOS

`speed BPS'.  This command also is only used from Unix hosts; on DOS

hosts, set the line speed as usual from outside GDB with the DOS `mode'

hosts, set the line speed as usual from outside GDB with the DOS `mode'

command (for instance, `mode com2:9600,n,8,1,p' for a 9600bps

command (for instance, `mode com2:9600,n,8,1,p' for a 9600bps

connection).

connection).

   The `device' and `speed' commands are available only when you use a

   The `device' and `speed' commands are available only when you use a

Unix host to debug your Hitachi microprocessor programs.  If you use a

Unix host to debug your Hitachi microprocessor programs.  If you use a

DOS host, GDB depends on an auxiliary terminate-and-stay-resident

DOS host, GDB depends on an auxiliary terminate-and-stay-resident

program called `asynctsr' to communicate with the development board

program called `asynctsr' to communicate with the development board

through a PC serial port.  You must also use the DOS `mode' command to

through a PC serial port.  You must also use the DOS `mode' command to

set up the serial port on the DOS side.

set up the serial port on the DOS side.

   The following sample session illustrates the steps needed to start a

   The following sample session illustrates the steps needed to start a

program under GDB control on an H8/300.  The example uses a sample

program under GDB control on an H8/300.  The example uses a sample

H8/300 program called `t.x'.  The procedure is the same for the Hitachi

H8/300 program called `t.x'.  The procedure is the same for the Hitachi

SH and the H8/500.

SH and the H8/500.

   First hook up your development board.  In this example, we use a

   First hook up your development board.  In this example, we use a

board attached to serial port `COM2'; if you use a different serial

board attached to serial port `COM2'; if you use a different serial

port, substitute its name in the argument of the `mode' command.  When

port, substitute its name in the argument of the `mode' command.  When

you call `asynctsr', the auxiliary comms program used by the debugger,

you call `asynctsr', the auxiliary comms program used by the debugger,

you give it just the numeric part of the serial port's name; for

you give it just the numeric part of the serial port's name; for

example, `asyncstr 2' below runs `asyncstr' on `COM2'.

example, `asyncstr 2' below runs `asyncstr' on `COM2'.

     C:\H8300\TEST> asynctsr 2

     C:\H8300\TEST> asynctsr 2

     C:\H8300\TEST> mode com2:9600,n,8,1,p

     C:\H8300\TEST> mode com2:9600,n,8,1,p

     Resident portion of MODE loaded

     Resident portion of MODE loaded

     COM2: 9600, n, 8, 1, p

     COM2: 9600, n, 8, 1, p

     _Warning:_ We have noticed a bug in PC-NFS that conflicts with

     _Warning:_ We have noticed a bug in PC-NFS that conflicts with

     `asynctsr'.  If you also run PC-NFS on your DOS host, you may need

     `asynctsr'.  If you also run PC-NFS on your DOS host, you may need

     to disable it, or even boot without it, to use `asynctsr' to

     to disable it, or even boot without it, to use `asynctsr' to

     control your development board.

     control your development board.

   Now that serial communications are set up, and the development board

   Now that serial communications are set up, and the development board

is connected, you can start up GDB.  Call `gdb' with the name of your

is connected, you can start up GDB.  Call `gdb' with the name of your

program as the argument.  `GDB' prompts you, as usual, with the prompt

program as the argument.  `GDB' prompts you, as usual, with the prompt

`(gdb)'.  Use two special commands to begin your debugging session:

`(gdb)'.  Use two special commands to begin your debugging session:

`target hms' to specify cross-debugging to the Hitachi board, and the

`target hms' to specify cross-debugging to the Hitachi board, and the

`load' command to download your program to the board.  `load' displays

`load' command to download your program to the board.  `load' displays

the names of the program's sections, and a `*' for each 2K of data

the names of the program's sections, and a `*' for each 2K of data

downloaded.  (If you want to refresh GDB data on symbols or on the

downloaded.  (If you want to refresh GDB data on symbols or on the

executable file without downloading, use the GDB commands `file' or

executable file without downloading, use the GDB commands `file' or

`symbol-file'.  These commands, and `load' itself, are described in

`symbol-file'.  These commands, and `load' itself, are described in

*Note Commands to specify files: Files.)

*Note Commands to specify files: Files.)

     (eg-C:\H8300\TEST) gdb t.x

     (eg-C:\H8300\TEST) gdb t.x

     GDB is free software and you are welcome to distribute copies

     GDB is free software and you are welcome to distribute copies

      of it under certain conditions; type "show copying" to see

      of it under certain conditions; type "show copying" to see

      the conditions.

      the conditions.

     There is absolutely no warranty for GDB; type "show warranty"

     There is absolutely no warranty for GDB; type "show warranty"

     for details.

     for details.

     GDB 5.0, Copyright 1992 Free Software Foundation, Inc...

     GDB 5.0, Copyright 1992 Free Software Foundation, Inc...

     (gdb) target hms

     (gdb) target hms

     Connected to remote H8/300 HMS system.

     Connected to remote H8/300 HMS system.

     (gdb) load t.x

     (gdb) load t.x

     .text   : 0x8000 .. 0xabde ***********

     .text   : 0x8000 .. 0xabde ***********

     .data   : 0xabde .. 0xad30 *

     .data   : 0xabde .. 0xad30 *

     .stack  : 0xf000 .. 0xf014 *

     .stack  : 0xf000 .. 0xf014 *

   At this point, you're ready to run or debug your program.  From here

   At this point, you're ready to run or debug your program.  From here

on, you can use all the usual GDB commands.  The `break' command sets

on, you can use all the usual GDB commands.  The `break' command sets

breakpoints; the `run' command starts your program; `print' or `x'

breakpoints; the `run' command starts your program; `print' or `x'

display data; the `continue' command resumes execution after stopping

display data; the `continue' command resumes execution after stopping

at a breakpoint.  You can use the `help' command at any time to find

at a breakpoint.  You can use the `help' command at any time to find

out more about GDB commands.

out more about GDB commands.

   Remember, however, that _operating system_ facilities aren't

   Remember, however, that _operating system_ facilities aren't

available on your development board; for example, if your program hangs,

available on your development board; for example, if your program hangs,

you can't send an interrupt--but you can press the RESET switch!

you can't send an interrupt--but you can press the RESET switch!

   Use the RESET button on the development board

   Use the RESET button on the development board

   * to interrupt your program (don't use `ctl-C' on the DOS host--it

   * to interrupt your program (don't use `ctl-C' on the DOS host--it

     has no way to pass an interrupt signal to the development board);

     has no way to pass an interrupt signal to the development board);

     and

     and

   * to return to the GDB command prompt after your program finishes

   * to return to the GDB command prompt after your program finishes

     normally.  The communications protocol provides no other way for

     normally.  The communications protocol provides no other way for

     GDB to detect program completion.

     GDB to detect program completion.

   In either case, GDB sees the effect of a RESET on the development

   In either case, GDB sees the effect of a RESET on the development

board as a "normal exit" of your program.

board as a "normal exit" of your program.

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Using the E7000 in-circuit emulator

Using the E7000 in-circuit emulator

...................................

...................................

   You can use the E7000 in-circuit emulator to develop code for either

   You can use the E7000 in-circuit emulator to develop code for either

the Hitachi SH or the H8/300H.  Use one of these forms of the `target

the Hitachi SH or the H8/300H.  Use one of these forms of the `target

e7000' command to connect GDB to your E7000:

e7000' command to connect GDB to your E7000:

`target e7000 PORT SPEED'

`target e7000 PORT SPEED'

     Use this form if your E7000 is connected to a serial port.  The

     Use this form if your E7000 is connected to a serial port.  The

     PORT argument identifies what serial port to use (for example,

     PORT argument identifies what serial port to use (for example,

     `com2').  The third argument is the line speed in bits per second

     `com2').  The third argument is the line speed in bits per second

     (for example, `9600').

     (for example, `9600').

`target e7000 HOSTNAME'

`target e7000 HOSTNAME'

     If your E7000 is installed as a host on a TCP/IP network, you can

     If your E7000 is installed as a host on a TCP/IP network, you can

     just specify its hostname; GDB uses `telnet' to connect.

     just specify its hostname; GDB uses `telnet' to connect.

File: gdb.info,  Node: Hitachi Special,  Prev: Hitachi ICE,  Up: H8/300

File: gdb.info,  Node: Hitachi Special,  Prev: Hitachi ICE,  Up: H8/300

Special GDB commands for Hitachi micros

Special GDB commands for Hitachi micros

.......................................

.......................................

   Some GDB commands are available only for the H8/300:

   Some GDB commands are available only for the H8/300:

`set machine h8300'

`set machine h8300'

`set machine h8300h'

`set machine h8300h'

     Condition GDB for one of the two variants of the H8/300

     Condition GDB for one of the two variants of the H8/300

     architecture with `set machine'.  You can use `show machine' to

     architecture with `set machine'.  You can use `show machine' to

     check which variant is currently in effect.

     check which variant is currently in effect.

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H8/500

H8/500

------

------

`set memory MOD'

`set memory MOD'

`show memory'

`show memory'

     Specify which H8/500 memory model (MOD) you are using with `set

     Specify which H8/500 memory model (MOD) you are using with `set

     memory'; check which memory model is in effect with `show memory'.

     memory'; check which memory model is in effect with `show memory'.

     The accepted values for MOD are `small', `big', `medium', and

     The accepted values for MOD are `small', `big', `medium', and

     `compact'.

     `compact'.

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Intel i960

Intel i960

----------

----------

`target mon960 DEV'

`target mon960 DEV'

     MON960 monitor for Intel i960.

     MON960 monitor for Intel i960.

`target nindy DEVICENAME'

`target nindy DEVICENAME'

     An Intel 960 board controlled by a Nindy Monitor.  DEVICENAME is

     An Intel 960 board controlled by a Nindy Monitor.  DEVICENAME is

     the name of the serial device to use for the connection, e.g.

     the name of the serial device to use for the connection, e.g.

     `/dev/ttya'.

     `/dev/ttya'.

   "Nindy" is a ROM Monitor program for Intel 960 target systems.  When

   "Nindy" is a ROM Monitor program for Intel 960 target systems.  When

GDB is configured to control a remote Intel 960 using Nindy, you can

GDB is configured to control a remote Intel 960 using Nindy, you can

tell GDB how to connect to the 960 in several ways:

tell GDB how to connect to the 960 in several ways:

   * Through command line options specifying serial port, version of the

   * Through command line options specifying serial port, version of the

     Nindy protocol, and communications speed;

     Nindy protocol, and communications speed;

   * By responding to a prompt on startup;

   * By responding to a prompt on startup;

   * By using the `target' command at any point during your GDB

   * By using the `target' command at any point during your GDB

     session.  *Note Commands for managing targets: Target Commands.

     session.  *Note Commands for managing targets: Target Commands.

   With the Nindy interface to an Intel 960 board, `load' downloads

   With the Nindy interface to an Intel 960 board, `load' downloads

FILENAME to the 960 as well as adding its symbols in GDB.

FILENAME to the 960 as well as adding its symbols in GDB.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* Nindy Startup::               Startup with Nindy

* Nindy Startup::               Startup with Nindy

* Nindy Options::               Options for Nindy

* Nindy Options::               Options for Nindy

* Nindy Reset::                 Nindy reset command

* Nindy Reset::                 Nindy reset command

File: gdb.info,  Node: Nindy Startup,  Next: Nindy Options,  Up: i960

File: gdb.info,  Node: Nindy Startup,  Next: Nindy Options,  Up: i960

Startup with Nindy

Startup with Nindy

..................

..................

   If you simply start `gdb' without using any command-line options,

   If you simply start `gdb' without using any command-line options,

you are prompted for what serial port to use, _before_ you reach the

you are prompted for what serial port to use, _before_ you reach the

ordinary GDB prompt:

ordinary GDB prompt:

     Attach /dev/ttyNN -- specify NN, or "quit" to quit:

     Attach /dev/ttyNN -- specify NN, or "quit" to quit:

Respond to the prompt with whatever suffix (after `/dev/tty')

Respond to the prompt with whatever suffix (after `/dev/tty')

identifies the serial port you want to use.  You can, if you choose,

identifies the serial port you want to use.  You can, if you choose,

simply start up with no Nindy connection by responding to the prompt

simply start up with no Nindy connection by responding to the prompt

with an empty line.  If you do this and later wish to attach to Nindy,

with an empty line.  If you do this and later wish to attach to Nindy,

use `target' (*note Commands for managing targets: Target Commands.).

use `target' (*note Commands for managing targets: Target Commands.).

File: gdb.info,  Node: Nindy Options,  Next: Nindy Reset,  Prev: Nindy Startup,  Up: i960

File: gdb.info,  Node: Nindy Options,  Next: Nindy Reset,  Prev: Nindy Startup,  Up: i960

Options for Nindy

Options for Nindy

.................

.................

   These are the startup options for beginning your GDB session with a

   These are the startup options for beginning your GDB session with a

Nindy-960 board attached:

Nindy-960 board attached:

`-r PORT'

`-r PORT'

     Specify the serial port name of a serial interface to be used to

     Specify the serial port name of a serial interface to be used to

     connect to the target system.  This option is only available when

     connect to the target system.  This option is only available when

     GDB is configured for the Intel 960 target architecture.  You may

     GDB is configured for the Intel 960 target architecture.  You may

     specify PORT as any of: a full pathname (e.g. `-r /dev/ttya'), a

     specify PORT as any of: a full pathname (e.g. `-r /dev/ttya'), a

     device name in `/dev' (e.g. `-r ttya'), or simply the unique

     device name in `/dev' (e.g. `-r ttya'), or simply the unique

     suffix for a specific `tty' (e.g. `-r a').

     suffix for a specific `tty' (e.g. `-r a').

`-O'

`-O'

     (An uppercase letter "O", not a zero.)  Specify that GDB should use

     (An uppercase letter "O", not a zero.)  Specify that GDB should use

     the "old" Nindy monitor protocol to connect to the target system.

     the "old" Nindy monitor protocol to connect to the target system.

     This option is only available when GDB is configured for the Intel

     This option is only available when GDB is configured for the Intel

     960 target architecture.

     960 target architecture.

          _Warning:_ if you specify `-O', but are actually trying to

          _Warning:_ if you specify `-O', but are actually trying to

          connect to a target system that expects the newer protocol,

          connect to a target system that expects the newer protocol,

          the connection fails, appearing to be a speed mismatch.  GDB

          the connection fails, appearing to be a speed mismatch.  GDB

          repeatedly attempts to reconnect at several different line

          repeatedly attempts to reconnect at several different line

          speeds.  You can abort this process with an interrupt.

          speeds.  You can abort this process with an interrupt.

`-brk'

`-brk'

     Specify that GDB should first send a `BREAK' signal to the target

     Specify that GDB should first send a `BREAK' signal to the target

     system, in an attempt to reset it, before connecting to a Nindy

     system, in an attempt to reset it, before connecting to a Nindy

     target.

     target.

          _Warning:_ Many target systems do not have the hardware that

          _Warning:_ Many target systems do not have the hardware that

          this requires; it only works with a few boards.

          this requires; it only works with a few boards.

   The standard `-b' option controls the line speed used on the serial

   The standard `-b' option controls the line speed used on the serial

port.

port.

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Nindy reset command

Nindy reset command

...................

...................

`reset'

`reset'

     For a Nindy target, this command sends a "break" to the remote

     For a Nindy target, this command sends a "break" to the remote

     target system; this is only useful if the target has been equipped

     target system; this is only useful if the target has been equipped

     with a circuit to perform a hard reset (or some other interesting

     with a circuit to perform a hard reset (or some other interesting

     action) when a break is detected.

     action) when a break is detected.

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Mitsubishi M32R/D

Mitsubishi M32R/D

-----------------

-----------------

`target m32r DEV'

`target m32r DEV'

     Mitsubishi M32R/D ROM monitor.

     Mitsubishi M32R/D ROM monitor.

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M68k

M68k

----

----

   The Motorola m68k configuration includes ColdFire support, and

   The Motorola m68k configuration includes ColdFire support, and

target command for the following ROM monitors.

target command for the following ROM monitors.

`target abug DEV'

`target abug DEV'

     ABug ROM monitor for M68K.

     ABug ROM monitor for M68K.

`target cpu32bug DEV'

`target cpu32bug DEV'

     CPU32BUG monitor, running on a CPU32 (M68K) board.

     CPU32BUG monitor, running on a CPU32 (M68K) board.

`target dbug DEV'

`target dbug DEV'

     dBUG ROM monitor for Motorola ColdFire.

     dBUG ROM monitor for Motorola ColdFire.

`target est DEV'

`target est DEV'

     EST-300 ICE monitor, running on a CPU32 (M68K) board.

     EST-300 ICE monitor, running on a CPU32 (M68K) board.

`target rom68k DEV'

`target rom68k DEV'

     ROM 68K monitor, running on an M68K IDP board.

     ROM 68K monitor, running on an M68K IDP board.

   If GDB is configured with `m68*-ericsson-*', it will instead have

   If GDB is configured with `m68*-ericsson-*', it will instead have

only a single special target command:

only a single special target command:

`target es1800 DEV'

`target es1800 DEV'

     ES-1800 emulator for M68K.

     ES-1800 emulator for M68K.

   [context?]

   [context?]

`target rombug DEV'

`target rombug DEV'

     ROMBUG ROM monitor for OS/9000.

     ROMBUG ROM monitor for OS/9000.

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M88K

M88K

----

----

`target bug DEV'

`target bug DEV'

     BUG monitor, running on a MVME187 (m88k) board.

     BUG monitor, running on a MVME187 (m88k) board.

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MIPS Embedded

MIPS Embedded

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-------------

   GDB can use the MIPS remote debugging protocol to talk to a MIPS

   GDB can use the MIPS remote debugging protocol to talk to a MIPS

board attached to a serial line.  This is available when you configure

board attached to a serial line.  This is available when you configure

GDB with `--target=mips-idt-ecoff'.

GDB with `--target=mips-idt-ecoff'.

   Use these GDB commands to specify the connection to your target

   Use these GDB commands to specify the connection to your target

board:

board:

`target mips PORT'

`target mips PORT'

     To run a program on the board, start up `gdb' with the name of

     To run a program on the board, start up `gdb' with the name of

     your program as the argument.  To connect to the board, use the

     your program as the argument.  To connect to the board, use the

     command `target mips PORT', where PORT is the name of the serial

     command `target mips PORT', where PORT is the name of the serial

     port connected to the board.  If the program has not already been

     port connected to the board.  If the program has not already been

     downloaded to the board, you may use the `load' command to

     downloaded to the board, you may use the `load' command to

     download it.  You can then use all the usual GDB commands.

     download it.  You can then use all the usual GDB commands.

     For example, this sequence connects to the target board through a

     For example, this sequence connects to the target board through a

     serial port, and loads and runs a program called PROG through the

     serial port, and loads and runs a program called PROG through the

     debugger:

     debugger:

          host$ gdb PROG

          host$ gdb PROG

          GDB is free software and ...

          GDB is free software and ...

          (gdb) target mips /dev/ttyb

          (gdb) target mips /dev/ttyb

          (gdb) load PROG

          (gdb) load PROG

          (gdb) run

          (gdb) run

`target mips HOSTNAME:PORTNUMBER'

`target mips HOSTNAME:PORTNUMBER'

     On some GDB host configurations, you can specify a TCP connection

     On some GDB host configurations, you can specify a TCP connection

     (for instance, to a serial line managed by a terminal

     (for instance, to a serial line managed by a terminal

     concentrator) instead of a serial port, using the syntax

     concentrator) instead of a serial port, using the syntax

     `HOSTNAME:PORTNUMBER'.

     `HOSTNAME:PORTNUMBER'.

`target pmon PORT'

`target pmon PORT'

     PMON ROM monitor.

     PMON ROM monitor.

`target ddb PORT'

`target ddb PORT'

     NEC's DDB variant of PMON for Vr4300.

     NEC's DDB variant of PMON for Vr4300.

`target lsi PORT'

`target lsi PORT'

     LSI variant of PMON.

     LSI variant of PMON.

`target r3900 DEV'

`target r3900 DEV'

     Densan DVE-R3900 ROM monitor for Toshiba R3900 Mips.

     Densan DVE-R3900 ROM monitor for Toshiba R3900 Mips.

`target array DEV'

`target array DEV'

     Array Tech LSI33K RAID controller board.

     Array Tech LSI33K RAID controller board.

GDB also supports these special commands for MIPS targets:

GDB also supports these special commands for MIPS targets:

`set processor ARGS'

`set processor ARGS'

`show processor'

`show processor'

     Use the `set processor' command to set the type of MIPS processor

     Use the `set processor' command to set the type of MIPS processor

     when you want to access processor-type-specific registers.  For

     when you want to access processor-type-specific registers.  For

     example, `set processor R3041' tells GDB to use the CPO registers

     example, `set processor R3041' tells GDB to use the CPO registers

     appropriate for the 3041 chip.  Use the `show processor' command

     appropriate for the 3041 chip.  Use the `show processor' command

     to see what MIPS processor GDB is using.  Use the `info reg'

     to see what MIPS processor GDB is using.  Use the `info reg'

     command to see what registers GDB is using.

     command to see what registers GDB is using.

`set mipsfpu double'

`set mipsfpu double'

`set mipsfpu single'

`set mipsfpu single'

`set mipsfpu none'

`set mipsfpu none'

`show mipsfpu'

`show mipsfpu'

     If your target board does not support the MIPS floating point

     If your target board does not support the MIPS floating point

     coprocessor, you should use the command `set mipsfpu none' (if you

     coprocessor, you should use the command `set mipsfpu none' (if you

     need this, you may wish to put the command in your GDB init file).

     need this, you may wish to put the command in your GDB init file).

     This tells GDB how to find the return value of functions which

     This tells GDB how to find the return value of functions which

     return floating point values.  It also allows GDB to avoid saving

     return floating point values.  It also allows GDB to avoid saving

     the floating point registers when calling functions on the board.

     the floating point registers when calling functions on the board.

     If you are using a floating point coprocessor with only single

     If you are using a floating point coprocessor with only single

     precision floating point support, as on the R4650 processor, use

     precision floating point support, as on the R4650 processor, use

     the command `set mipsfpu single'.  The default double precision

     the command `set mipsfpu single'.  The default double precision

     floating point coprocessor may be selected using `set mipsfpu

     floating point coprocessor may be selected using `set mipsfpu

     double'.

     double'.

     In previous versions the only choices were double precision or no

     In previous versions the only choices were double precision or no

     floating point, so `set mipsfpu on' will select double precision

     floating point, so `set mipsfpu on' will select double precision

     and `set mipsfpu off' will select no floating point.

     and `set mipsfpu off' will select no floating point.

     As usual, you can inquire about the `mipsfpu' variable with `show

     As usual, you can inquire about the `mipsfpu' variable with `show

     mipsfpu'.

     mipsfpu'.

`set remotedebug N'

`set remotedebug N'

`show remotedebug'

`show remotedebug'

     You can see some debugging information about communications with

     You can see some debugging information about communications with

     the board by setting the `remotedebug' variable.  If you set it to