AVR Studio 4 in More Detail
https://www.pololu.com/docs/0J6/5.b
AVR ATmega16/32 Fuse Bits
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How to Configure AVR Studio 4 to Talk to an Atmel STK500
https://www.robotroom.com/Atmel-ATtiny-STK500-Programming-2.html
Fuse Description
RCEN: By programming this fuse, an internal RC Oscillator is used as the main Master Clock for the MCU. Some AVRs are shipped with this fuse preprogrammed, others not. Check the datasheet to determine the default state of this fuse.
SPIEN: This fuse bit controls the In-System Programming interface. If the fuse is programmed, SPI is allowed. If unprogrammed, the SPI interface is disabled.
RSTDISBL: By programming this fuse the RESET pin is turned into a general IO pin. On some devices the pin is tuned into an IO pin, and on others into an Output only pin. Please read the applicable datasheet carefully to find the details on a given device.
FSTRT: The Fast Start Fuse controls the startup time for the MCU. If you use a ceramic resonator, or a fast-start Oscillator/clock system, you can program this fuse. This will allow the MCU to start running code quicker.
BODEN: By programming this fuse, the internal Brown-out Protection Circuitry inside the AVR is enabled. This circuitry will monitor the voltage and put the AVR in reset state if brownouts occur.
BODLEVEL: If BOD is enabled, the BODLEVEL Fuse will change the Brown-out voltage and Start-up times. This is device dependent. See the applicable datasheet for details.
CKSEL n..0: The CKSEL Fuses decide the delay period and the clock system that are used. The available clocking modes and Start-up times are device dependent. See the applicable datasheet for details.
EESAVE: By programming this fuse, the content of the EEPROM is not erased during a normal Chip Erase cycle. To erase the EEPROM, you will first need to unprogrammed this fuse, then do a Chip Erase.
SUT n..0: The SUT Fuses decide the delay period from the External Reset is released (not active anymore) until the Internal Reset is released; the Start-up time. This period should be selected on the basis of what kind of system clock you are using. If you are using an external clock source, a short Start-up time should be sufficient, but if you are using a crystal that needs a long time to be stable, a longer Start-up time is required.
BOOTRST: The Boot Size Fuses select the size and start address of the Boot section. Boot section is only available in devices with SPM instruction.
BOOTSZ n..0: The Boot Size Fuses select the size and start address of the Boot section. Boot section is only available in devices with SPM instruction.
INTCAP: When this fuse is programmed, the need for external crystal decoupling capacitors is eliminated, thus reducing total system cost. See the datasheet for typical capacitor values.
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