> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nxp.gitbook.io/nxp-cup/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nxp.gitbook.io/nxp-cup/2024-fall-2025-nxp-cup-bare-metal-drivers/s32k144-rtd-software-setup/rtd-software-packet-installation.md).

# RTD Software packet installation

The *official GitHub* repository where the NXP Cup RTD software is found is <https://github.com/NXPHoverGames/NXP-CUP-Real-Time-Drivers-SW-bare-metal>

Download the .zip file on your computer. **You do not need to extract the files.**

1\.      Start the S32 Design Studio IDE. An S32DS Extensions and Updates Window will open.

*2.*     Search for ***S32K1xx development package*** and ***S32M2xx development package**&#x20;*&#x20;and select them for installation. *Note: this step can take a very long time (1h+)*

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3\.      Restart the tool after the installation is completed

4\.     Go to Help > Install New Software

5\.     In the opened window click Add > Archive

*6.*    Select the ***SW32K1\_S32M24x\_RTD\_4.4\_R21-11\_2.0.0\_DS\_updatesite\_D2408.zip** archive* from the downloaded GitHub repository.

*7.*    Click Add and select all the files in the window. Proceed to install them.

8\.    After the installation is finished, restart the tool. The Real-Time drivers and the NXP Cup example apps are installed.