I've been able to run code without the ICD connected by unchecking the enable debug mode prior to downloading the standalone code. I also had communication problems for the debug functions even though the erase and program worked fine. I got this to work by setting Code protection OFF for Code Protect Data EE. Craig Bladow --- John Hansen wrote: .... > After the chip is programmed (with debug off) are > you actually able to run > it in the prototype module without the ICD > connected? I've not been able > to do so. > _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com