Problem with connecting STM32H755ZI-Q

[david027]

I am new to using stm32 MCUs and I was following a youtube tutorial on how to set up a debugger for dual core MCUs. Before changing some settings I was able to start the debugger without any errors. Now when I try to run the debugger I get this error window popup:

'Launching file_CM4 Debug' has encountered a problem. 

Error in final launch sequence:

Failed to start GDB server

 

When I click on details I get:

Error in final launch sequence:

Failed to start GDB server
Failed to start GDB server
Error in initializing ST-LINK device.
Reason: (4) No device found on target.

 

I also noticed that when I plug the controller in the USB port and open NOD_H755ZIQ in This PC, it has 4 files (it had 3 files before). New file is called FAIL.TXT and it says: 

The interface firmware FAILED to reset/halt the target MCU

 

This is the youtube tutorial that I followed : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI1k6p-fduE

 

Can anyone help me with this?

Is it possible to fix this problem or do I need to buy a new board? 

Thanks in advance.

 

[TDK]

Connect with STM32CubeProgrammer and ensure the CM4 core is enabled in option bytes (BOOT_CM4).

[mƎALLEm]

Hello @david027 and welcome to the community,

You've started with a relatively complex STM32 with dual core! This is not easy for someone new on STM32 MCUs.

Meanwhile, what board are you using? ST board? if yes, which one? if NUCLEO-H755 it needs to be set to DIRECT SMPS.

or custom board? If yes, what is the power configuration?

The debug is a bit tricky mainly because CM4 enters the low power mode:

I suggest you to comment out these lines on CM4:

 

 HAL_PWREx_ClearPendingEvent();
 HAL_PWREx_EnterSTOPMode(PWR_MAINREGULATOR_ON, PWR_STOPENTRY_WFE, PWR_D2_DOMAIN);

 

And for CM7 comment out these lines:

 

 timeout = 0xFFFF;
 while((__HAL_RCC_GET_FLAG(RCC_FLAG_D2CKRDY) != RESET) && (timeout-- > 0));
 if ( timeout < 0 )
 {
 Error_Handler();
 }

 

 

timeout = 0xFFFF;
while((__HAL_RCC_GET_FLAG(RCC_FLAG_D2CKRDY) == RESET) && (timeout-- > 0));
if ( timeout < 0 )
{
Error_Handler();
}

 

Please refer also to this article.

[david027]

Thanks for reaching out. I am using NUCLEO-H755ZI-Q. I don't think that commenting out the parts of the code will help because i have no way of uploading that code to the board. I have read the article which you provided and i think it could work because i remember changing the SupplySource in RCC Mode and Configuration from PWR_DIRECT_SMPS_SUPPLY to PWR_LDO_SUPPLY. I have also read the comments under the article where someone mentions that i need to make some modifications before running the board at 480MHz, when i started the project i set the timer in clock configuration to the maximum frequency of 480 MHz without any modifications.

 

I would like to try the "Solution 1" from the article but I am scared of causing permanent damage to the board.

Can you please explain the "Solution 1" in more detail, and sorry if I am being annoying

[mƎALLEm]

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@david027 wrote:

I would like to try the "Solution 1" from the article but I am scared of causing permanent damage to the board.

Can you please explain the "Solution 1" in more detail, and sorry if I am being annoying

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There is no risk on both solutions. What is not clear? I think the article described it in details.

[david027]

This solved the problem in about 2 minutes.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! You just saved the entire project. I will name my robot mƎALLEm.

[mƎALLEm]

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@david027 wrote:

I will name my robot mƎALLEm.

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You need a copyright for that :D ...

No I'm kidding. When you finish your robot you can post the pictures here ;) .

This usually isn’t a dead board 

The error “No device found on target” + FAIL.TXT means ST-LINK can’t connect to the MCU, often due to wrong debug settings or the chip being stuck.

Quick fix:

Enable “Connect Under Reset” in debug settings
Use STM32CubeProgrammer → Full Chip Erase
Check cable / USB port
That normally recovers it.

I’ve seen similar cases where proper setup flow makes all the difference, came across some practical insights here  https://removalistnumberone.com.au/  on handling processes smoothly.