The error message you provided indicates that there is an issue connecting to the target hardware board for debugging. The error message suggests several possible causes for the issue, including:
- No XDS100 emulator is plugged in.
- Invalid XDS100 serial number.
- Blank XDS100 EEPROM.
- Missing FTDI drivers.
- Faulty USB cable.
To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following steps:
- Verify that the XDS100 emulator is properly connected to your computer and the hardware board.
- Check if the XDS100 serial number is correct and matches the emulator you are using.
- Ensure that the XDS100 EEPROM is not blank. You can use the xds100serial command-line utility in the 'common/uscif' folder to verify the XDS100 can be located.
- Make sure that the FTDI drivers are installed correctly. You may need to reinstall or update the drivers.
- Try using a different USB cable to rule out any issues with the cable itself.