Using a programming tool

If it is desired to program the kit without the help of the on-chip bootloader, or if debugging is required, it is possible to do this with various tools. The most common tools and how they can be connected are listed in the section Connecting the kit.Atmel Studio can be used as front-end for these programming tools.
Note:

Because JTAG TDO and PDI DATA are connected on the PCB for this kit, JTAG must be disabled on the device in order to use PDI. JTAG can be disabled by programming the JTAGEN fuse of the device.