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ST-Link V2 Not Connecting to STM32F303RCT7

  • February 13, 2025
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HI,

I am facing an issue where my ST-Link V2 is not detected in STM32CubeIDE while trying to connect to my STM32F303RCT7 board. 

Below are the details:

:small_blue_diamond:**Issue Description:

** - ST-Link V2 is connected via USB, but it is not detected in STM32CubeIDE.

- ST-Link Utility/STM32CubeProgrammer also does not recognize the device.

- I have checked all connections (SWDIO, SWCLK, VCC, GND).

- The board is powered correctly (3.3V).

:small_blue_diamond:**Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

** :white_heavy_check_mark: Reinstalled ST-Link drivers

:white_heavy_check_mark:Tried different USB cables and ports

:white_heavy_check_mark:Updated ST-Link firmware

:white_heavy_check_mark:Checked connections with a multimeter

:small_blue_diamond:**System Details:**

- **MCU:** STM32F303RCT7 -

**Debugger:** ST-Link V2 -

**OS:** Windows-

**STM32CubeIDE

 Please guide me on how to resolve this issue.

                                                                       Thank you for your support.

 

 

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    Best answer by STTwo-32

    with a Clone version, the connection may not work. So please make sure to use a genuine version.

    Best Regards.

    STTwo-32

    3 replies

    Super User
    February 13, 2025

    Welcome to the forum.

    Please see: How to write your question to maximize your chances to find a solution

     


    @udhayakumar wrote:

    my ST-Link V2 is not detected in STM32CubeIDE .


    What, exactly, do you mean by that?

    Show the error message(s) you get.

    What CudeIDE version?

    Is it a genuine ST-Link?

    https://community.st.com/t5/stm32-mcus/how-to-recognize-a-genuine-st-link-v2-versus-a-cloned-one/ta-p/49471

    Is the ST-Link detected by the PC?

    https://community.st.com/t5/stm32-mcus/how-to-solve-debugger-connection-issues/tac-p/698105/highlight/true#M956

     


    @udhayakumar wrote:

    my STM32F303RCT7 board. 


    What board? Please give details

    Explorer
    February 21, 2025

    Hi bro,

    i used clone version.

     

    Technical Moderator
    February 13, 2025

    Hello @udhayakumar and welcome to the ST Community.

    Could you please share a picture of your ST-LINK V2. I think you are using a Clone version. More details available on the article How to recognize a genuine ST-LINK/V2 versus a clo... - STMicroelectronics Community.

    Best Regards.

    STTwo-32

    Explorer
    February 21, 2025

    HI bro,

    yes,i used clone version.

    Best Regards

    udhayakumar

    STTwo-32Answer
    Technical Moderator
    February 21, 2025

    with a Clone version, the connection may not work. So please make sure to use a genuine version.

    Best Regards.

    STTwo-32

    Super User
    February 21, 2025

    Hi,

    >does not recognize the device

    What ? st-link or target cpu ?

    Try : CubeProgrammer, connect : normal + software reset . Then show, what its telling...