Board/Chip Definition (BCD) files contain memory map related information, including memory mapped registers and peripheral registers.

Each board or chip is defined using a file named filename.bcd, where filename identifies the scope of the file contents, and can be:

The BCD files supplied with RealView Debugger are stored in your default settings directory:

C:\Documents and Settings\userID\Local Settings\Application Data\ARM\rvdebug\version\shadowbase\etc

If you create your own BCD files, you are recommended to store them in your RealView Debugger home directory. RealView Debugger searches for BCD files using the sequence described in The RealView Debugger search path.

In general, you do not have to edit the supplied BCD files. However, where changes are required, use the Connection Properties window to make the required changes.

Descriptions of the individual settings are also available in the RealView Debugger online help.

It is suggested that you work through Chapter 5 Debug Configuration Tutorial if you want to create your own custom memory maps, registers, and peripherals.