When the Atmel SAM V71 Xplained Ultra is connected to your computer for the first time, the operating system will do a driver software installation. The driver file supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
Once the kit is powered the green power LED will be lit and Atmel Studio will auto detect the kit and which Xplained Pro extension board(s) are connected. Atmel Studio will present relevant information like datasheets and kit documentation. The SAM V71 device is programmed and debugged by the on-board Embedded Debugger and therefore no external programmer or debugger tool is needed.