I'm new to the MSP430 and I'm trying to familiarize myself with the 
USART in UART mode.

I figured a good start would be to step through some sample code. 
When I run the MSP430F149 UART Demo Code in the files section of this 
group, it just hangs at the call to function INITIALISE_BASIC_CLOCK() 




When I step through this function, the Quadravox AQ430 throws an 
error at line: 

BCSCTL2 = 0x01;  // default + External resistor for I injection

The error i'm getting is "Error Reading SFR Area!" Continue?

I am also using the SoftBaugh test board.

Maybe you're not configuring the clock module according to what there is 
in your board. Is there an external crystal? That could be the cause of 
the error you mentioned. Usually for communication purposes is better to 
use a crystal, because it's more accurate than the internal DCO with an 
external resistor. Check the chapter 4 of the user's guide to see how to 
configure correctly the clock module.

Regards,
Adriano.

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> I'm new to the MSP430 and I'm trying to familiarize myself with
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> USART in UART mode.
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> I figured a good start would be to step through some sample code. 
> When I run the MSP430F149 UART Demo Code in the files section of this 
> group, it just hangs at the call to function INITIALISE_BASIC_CLOCK() 
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> When I step through this function, the Quadravox AQ430 throws an 
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> The error i'm getting is "Error Reading SFR Area!" Continue?
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> I am also using the SoftBaugh test board.
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