[quote user="460822"]The CCSv4 sequence ... right click Project name -> Properties (list) -> CCS Debug (list) -> Target (tab) -> MSP430 Properties (list) -> Download options Erase Main Memory Only (radio button).
There is nothing similar in CCSv5?[/quote]In CCS 5.4 under CCS Project Properties -> Debug -> MSP430 Properties -> Download options on the Erase Options radio button select either:
a) "Erase main memory only" will erase the main memory; but NOT erase information segments A, B, C and D.
b) "Erase main and information memory" will erase the main memory, information segments B, C and D; but NOT erase (protected) information segment A.