I am trying to write the arduino bootloader hex file (ATmegaBOOT_168_atmega328.hex) in a fresh Atmega328 chip. When I load the hex file in the extremeburner software, the hexfile shows only FFFF. The hexcode is full of FFFF codes, no other hex number is there. Is it ok or is there any issues in the hex file...? Kindly explain the issue.

 

Firstly, check that the .hex file has valid data. This is a readable text file.
If this file downloads only FFFF then your downloading process is not working.

 

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:040000030000780081
:00000001FF


This is the content of the hex file when I open it via Notepad++ 6.3
But when I open it with extremeburner it shows all data as "FFFF" & nothing else. can you kindly suggest any GUI software to burn the hex file into atmega328. Avrdude uses command prompt, & it seems a bit difficult to me. kindly suggest a software name.

 

well I've found the solution... I quote.

""Just run the Arduino IDE->Tools

Select usbasp as Programmer
Select Duemilanove for the older bootloader
Or UNO for the newer Optiboot bootloader.

Connect the usbasp to your virgin chip.

Select 'Burn bootloader'

Note that you must have a 16MHz crystal connected to your ATmega328P


Why do you want an orphaned AVR ?
Life is much easier with a regular Arduino board.

David.""